This hearty stew is a spin on a classic Italian pasta e fagioli, or “pasta and beans.” Here we swap cheese tortellini in for the pasta and then bulk it up with wilted kale and fennel-y crumbled sausage. The aromatic tomato broth is enhanced with a little cream right before serving, for a soup that will warm you on any chilly night.
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Weeknight Chicken and Biscuits
Thanks to shortcut ingredients like rotisserie chicken, refrigerated biscuit dough, and pre-made chicken stock, this cozy, stick-to-your-bones dinner comes together in less than an hour (but tastes like you spent all day making it!). For a silky gravy that coats the back of your spoon but doesn’t taste gluey, cook it on the stovetop until […]
Pasta with Red Wine Ragù
This rich, unctuous sauce uses an entire bottle of red wine, giving it a deep, concentrated flavor. Since the wine is the driving force behind the aroma and taste of this ragù, choose a bottle that you would happily drink…
Turkey Dinner Bone Broth + Rice Soup
Turkey soup for the soul! This recipe is the perfect way to use the whole bird in your Thanksgiving plans, as it repurposes your turkey carcass and veggie scraps into a highly flavorful, buttery broth that's just perfect for a post-Thanksgiving meal.
Roma’s Classic Bolognese Sauce
This classic Bolognese is from Chef Angelo Cuppone of Roma in Houston. While the recipe says it serves four people, it makes a significant amount of sauce. The sauce freezes incredibly well, so pop it in your freezer for future meals or up the amount of pasta if you’re expecting a large crowd.
Bluewater Seafood’s Crawfish Pistolet
This fun appetizer combines the flavors of crawfish etouffee and the fun of a hand-held cup made out of crusty French bread. Once fried, the French bread takes on the consistency of a delectable donut! Combined with the spicy crawfish filling – ooh la la!
Patois’ Bacon & Oyster Gumbo
You may be miles from the French Quarter for Mardi Gras, but don’t let that stop you from enjoying the flavors of this fun city. This recipe from Patois in New Orleans brings juicy slabs of bacon and fresh Gulf oysters together in one beautiful bowl!
7 Layer Petticoat Dip
Sensational 7-layer dip made healthy! Take a chip to this (or your favorite veggie) and it will be GONE in mere minutes….good thing is so easy to make! Enjoy!
Grilled Celery with Truffle Oil
Grilled celery with pop and CRUNCH! This tasty side comes drizzled with black truffle oil and garnished with pine nuts and shaved Parmesan cheese. From Chef Justin Wangler with Kendall-Jackson.
Hunter’s Crispy Duck Wings
Call an audible on game day for these Crispy Duck Wings from Executive Chef Danny Trace of Brennan’s of Houston! Coated in a Crystal Hot Sauce Beurre Blanc with Five Pepper Jelly.