Carmelo was born in Taormina, Sicily and moved to Houston in 1978 with his wife Hilary and their eldest daughter Luisa. In 1985, they opened their first Carmelo’s Ristorante on Memorial Drive in Houston. Enjoy his luscious Lemon Risotto featuring Alaskan King Salmon and jumbo lump crab meat.
Entrées
Chuletón de Cerdo (Pork Chops)
Center cut pork chop drizzled with a Maker’s Mark demi glaze, served with mashed potatoes and asparagus.
Littleneck Clam Pizza
A seasonal pizza offering with CLAMS courtesy of Batanga Houston.
Gusto Bacon Pizza
Seasonal Bacon Pizza with Mozzarella, artichokes and rosemary from Gusto Italian Kitchen + Wine Bar in Austin, TX!
Zinc’s Calamari and Spanish Chorizo Pizza
Some of the best pizzas come from Zinc Bistro – this one is no exception! It’s a new creation, Calamari & Chorizo Pizza, with Manchego cheese sauce, fennel, and oven-roasted tomatoes!
Freedmen’s Smoked Tri-Tip
This sizzling sirloin is a smoky celebration of everything we love about Texas barbecue. Tender, juicy and just plain delicious! Compliments of the folks at Freedmen’s in Austin.
Botika Beef Broccoli
A sweet and sour medley of thinly sliced flank steak, broccoli florets and Brussels sprouts from Chef Geronimo Lopez at Botika inside Historic Pearl Brewery in San Antonio. Served over white rice.
Yellowbird Vegan Chili
This might be the most delicious veggie chili you’ll ever consume! It’s especially great for the cold winter months — super rich and super spicy. Make this recipe on Sunday night to enjoy throughout the week or cut it in half to enjoy for one night.
Turkey Chili
Zedric’s Turkey Chili is made with lean ground turkey, black beans, corn, tomatoes, poblano peppers, onions, cilantro, cumin and ancho chile powder. This is a tasty, but light, dish that you’re sure to love!
Cabernet Grill’s Venison Black Bean Chili
Who’s hungry?! This venison chili from Executive Chef Ross Burtwell of the Cabernet Grill is a hit in the Hill Country. Try these simple steps at home today, and watch how it comes together here…
Overnight Oats
Quick, easy & healthy, overnight oats can keep for up to 4 days in the fridge and make the perfect grab & go breakfast!
Heirloom Tomato and Baby Octopus Salad
Baby Octopus from Spain on a supremely fresh Heirloom Tomato salad with English Cucumbers and Italian Parsley. Many thanks to Groomer’s Seafood for the recipe!
Rebelle’s Chargrilled Spanish Octopus
A seasonal offering from Executive Chef Stefan Bowers of Rebelle inside The St. Anthony Hotel in downtown San Antonio. Plated with Braised Corona Beans in a Basil Pistou.
Spaghetti Squash is Low Cal, High Protein!
Spaghetti squash seems to be every health nut’s go-to carb replacement. We’ve tried many many recipes before, but no other spaghetti squash recipe comes close to this New York nutritionist’s!
Tamales de Cochinita Pibil
Executive Chef Alberto Gutierrez’s take on the classic Mexican dish, which hales from the coast of the Yucatan region of Mexico, Cochinita Pibil. Cochinita Pibil gets its robust flavor from the Achiote paste.