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fresh lemon juice
Radicchio–Stone Fruit Salad
“Walnuts can get bitter if toasted too long, so remove them from the oven as soon as they turn golden brown.”
State Fare’s Frozen Lavender Lemonade
A twist on a classic frozen lemonade from our friend Laurie Harvey at State Fare Kitchen & Bar in Houston.
This flowery frozen cocktail is perfect for enjoying in the midst of the Texas heat. Cheers to summer!
Wanderlust Cocktail with Gin & Amarena Cherry
Feeling a bit of wanderlust lately? You’ll love this cocktail with Amarena cherries and Plumb bitters.
Lavender 75
You can shake it up at your own bar with lavender syrup and fresh lemon juice!
Elouise Adams Jones’ Lemon Garlic Soup
This simple but satisfying soup comes from one of Houston’s culinary mavens – Elouise Adams Jones who is the proprietress of the iconic Ouisie’s Table. I’m told Elouise doesn’t often give out recipes, but she was kind enough to share this one. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Fadi’s Fried Eggplant with Pomegranate Molasses
This delicious recipe pairs great with fresh pita from Fadi’s!
Mr. B’s Bistro BBQ Shrimp
“Don’t break out your grill for this dish. Here in New Orleans, barbecued shrimp means sautéed shrimp in Worcestershire-spiked butter sauce.” Mr. B’s serves the shrimp with heads and tails on — and always with a bib!
Carrots Râpées (Carrot Salad)
A hearty side dish with a twist from Chef Greg Martin of Bistro Menil. This French favorite is simple to make, yet tasty and refreshing.
Boudro’s Charmoula sauce
I’m a huge fan of lamb. Packed with protein, zinc and vitamin B12, it’s so good for you. Try it marinated in this Mediterranean Charmoula Sauce from Boudro’s. Enjoy!
Bohanan’s Hot Toddy
Cheers to this superbly crafted wintertime favorite. From Bohanan’s Prime Steaks and Seafood. Ready in a pinch!
Apple and Avocado Chicken Salad
If you’re an avocado lover like me, you won’t be disappointed. This is a creamy and refreshing chicken salad made without mayo. It’s good on toast, or simply on a fork. Many thanks to Chef Julie Yoon for sharing the recipe!
Peach Whiskey Sour
This sweet & sour sipper is perfectly peach and easy to make! Reach for American Born Whiskey’s flavored Peach whiskey, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup and garnishes of peach and a signature cherry. Bottoms up!
Crab Cake Burgers
The most quintessential Maryland dish is crab cakes. Serve them on a platter at your fangate — you can even make mini one-bite crab cakes and serve them as finger food! Crab cakes also make a nice substitution for the traditional ground chuck burger patty on a bun. Be sure to remember the Old Bay! In Maryland, it’s basically sacrilegious to eat crab without it. 😉