It’s hard to believe that juicy Bánh Mì Burger above is actually under 350 calories and contains less than 5 grams of sugar. Pickled vegetables and grass-fed beef make this burger delightfully decadent. It was created by celebrity chef Devin Alexander (you may remember her as the chef from The Biggest Loser) for her new cookbook, You Can Have It!
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King Oyster Scallops with Shaved Asparagus and Corona Butter
These stunning new oysters from Chefs Chad and Derek Sarno are all about the plants! This recipe may seem complex, but the techniques are easy to master.
Balsamic Pork Scallopini with Garlic Sweet Potatoes and Sugar Snap Peas
How’s this for a sweet meal idea that’s also a sweet deal? The cost of this recipe is just $4.63 a serving, thanks to the amazing recipe developers who wrote The 12-Week Diabetes Cookbook.
Backstreet Cafe’s Whole Roasted Fish
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.
Pear & Pumpkin Tart
This Pear & Pumpkin Tart from the brand new INSTYLE Parties cookbook is easy to put together with a few puff pastry sheets and prepping the pumpkin ahead of time.
Central Market Garlicky Chickpea and Fennel Salad with Baked Goat Cheese
Fabulous fennel is pulled into this one-of-a-kind crunchy salad, with fresh goat cheese and garbanzo beans. Central Market drizzles it with a tahini roasted garlic dressing for a rich finish.
Brennan’s of Houston Texas Redfish & Citrus Salad
Check out this uber fresh redfish salad from Executive Chef Danny Trace at Brennan’s of Houston. Plated with Creole Spiced Pecans in a tangy Citrus Vinaigrette.
Rainbow Lodge Crab Cakes
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes from the historic Rainbow Lodge in H-Town, dressed with green onion, crispy bacon and a decadent Creole Mustard Butter Sauce!
Maine Crab Cakes with Lime Aïoli
Top mini crab cakes with homemade lime aïoli and sliced chives for an eye-catching and delicious appetizer. The lime aïoli adds a tangy, refreshing flavor from my friends at Coastal Living!
Recipe Revival Crab Cakes
A canapé-sized twist on crab cakes made the old-fashioned way—with the focus on the crab. A barely there binder of egg-soaked breadcrumbs holds it all together. Make ahead and chill on baking sheets, then pan-fry just before serving. Taste of the South Trivia: Backfin is a flavorful blend of broken pieces of jumbo lump and special grade crabmeat.
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. 😉
Don Strange’s Shrimp and Crab Corn Cakes with Two Sauces
These are some of the appetizers that have made Don Strange Catering legendary in San Antonio. If you haven’t been to a party catered by them, then you’ve probably heard about how good their parties are! These Shrimp and Crab Corn Cakes from Don Strange Catering would definitely be a hit at your holiday party. Enjoy!
Southwestern Black Bean Spaghetti
This wholesome black bean pasta comes by way of Explore Cuisine. Dress it up with spring greens and fun adds like avocado, vegan cheese and pumpkin seeds. Protein packed and gluten-free!
Racks of Lamb with Whole-Grain Mustard and Apricot Glaze
Grilled racks of lamb, frenched, with a supremely tasty whole-grain mustard and apricot glaze from the folks at Cline Cellars in Sonoma.
Underbelly’s Turkey Gumbo
Getting the roux just right is essential for the flavor of this filling Turkey Gumbo from Executive Chef/Owner Chris Shepherd of Underbelly in Houston. Patience, patience, patience. The result is SO worth it!