This elegant dinner is absolutely exquisite on a plate, but also in your mouth! Our friend Hugo Ortega, of Hugo’s and Xochi, makes this delectable fish recipe at Backstreet Cafe.
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Osso & Kristalla’s Creole Marinated Italian Shrimp Salad
This fabulous salad is made by our friends at Osso & Kristalla in Houston. It's so simple to put together, but has a big impact! The vinaigrette may just be the best part.
Central Market’s Strawberry, Fennel and Arugula Salad with Cacao Nibs
Chocoholics will LOVE this salad .. made with a sprinkling of cacao nibs and a splash of vanilla bean vinaigrette.
Stella Public House Wild Mushroom & Truffle Oil Mac and Cheese
This recipe is absolutely heavenly from our friends at Stella Public House. Indulge carefully!
Tommy Bahama’s Seared Scallop Sliders
Here’s a fun starter idea: scallop sliders! This recipe from Tommy Bahama features a homemade chipotle aïoli, ‘Island slaw’ made with crispy wontons and even a fresh lime vinaigrette.
Ralph’s on the Park Crabmeat Ravigote Napoleon
An elegant little dish from Ralph’s on the Park in New Orleans brings together fresh crab, salsa verde, and ravigote sauce!
Zinc Bistro & Wine Bar 2-Alarm Hummus
It’s one of the most popular appetizers on Zinc Bistro & Wine Bar’s menu and now, it’s all your’s to make at home! Zinc’s 2-Alarm Hummus is the creation of Executive Chef Daniel Ybarra.
Boiler House Texas Grill & Wine Garden Pork Shank & Sweet Potato Gnudi
This recipe comes to us from our friends at Boiler House Texas Grill and Wine Garden in San Antonio! You’ll love this hearty dish because it will keep you full and happy! Pass the red wine!
Granny Smith Apple & Butternut Squash Stuffing
This holiday side hits home in all the rights ways. Juicy apple, and sweet, nutty butternut squash make a great combo ;). From my expert dietitian, Rosalind Benner.
Arcodoro’s Pollo E Saba
Strips of grilled chicken marinated with a Sardinian Saba glaze from my friends at Arcodoro Ristorante Italiano off Westheimer in Houston. Rustic cuisine from the timeless island of Sardinia.
Sambuca’s Nori Seared Scallops with Black Mango Puree
Sashay over to these Nori Seared Scallops with Black Mango Puree, served up at Houston’s favorite supper club, Sambuca! Carrot butter and black mango puree give this dish a creative spin that will keep your taste buds dancing all night!
Giacomo’s Cibo e Vino Organic Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Italian cooking doesn’t get any simpler than sensational salads like the Insalata Naomi from Giacomo’s Cibo e Vino in Houston! They shared their recipe for an organic apple cider vinaigrette you can pair with bresaola [air dried salted beef], fresh arugula, shaved parmesan, and marinated mushrooms!
Wagyu Tartare
Plan to split this starter that’s totally Texan! Make your own crostinis to scoop up this salty beef tartare from my friends with Delicious in Austin.
Hungry’s Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad
This simple and delicious quinoa salad from Hungry’s Cafe in Houston has it all: organic veggies, a rockin’ roasted garlic vinaigrette and padded with the protein of your choice! We went with grilled shrimp…
Camarones en Hamaca Henesy
This is my favorite dish at Arturo Boada Cuisine in Houston! Sautéed shrimp with hearts of palm, tomato, cilantro in a soy-ginger sauce on a bed of sweet plantains…enjoy!