A signature dish at Abacus Restaurant Dallas – thanks to Chef Kent Rathbun for sharing!
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Roasted Cauliflower Alfredo Edamame Spaghetti
This Roasted Cauliflower Alfredo Spaghetti from Explore Cuisine provides a delicious dairy-free twist to traditional Alfredo sauce. This recipe is also gluten-free.
Mole Poblano
Chef Iliana de la Vega of El Naranjo in Austin shares her take on the “national dish” of Mexico paired with tender grilled chicken breast. There’s enough here for a party…or FIESTA!
Searsucker’s Pedernales Chili
Ground beef and pork shoulder chili slow cooked to perfection from Executive Chef Tommy Simpson at Searsucker Austin.
Spicy Sweet Potato Soup with Greens
We’re addicted to this soup! It’s lovely with strips of tangy turnip greens floating throughout the warm, spicy broth. Feel free to substitute collards or spinach for the turnip greens if desired.
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!
Zinc’s Texas Chopped Salmon Salad
A Zinc specialty: Tequila cured salmon with arugula, pepitas, cotija cheese, pearl couscous, sweet dried corn in a creamy, rich basil pesto dressing. Ta-da!
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.
Prune-Stuffed Roast Loin of Pork
A luscious Pork Loin, or “Arrosto di Maiale alle Prugne,” from Lidia Bastianich. This juicy holiday centerpiece comes stuffed with bourbon-soaked prunes, which give it that extra something from this Italian-born celebrity chef!
Butternut Squash Bisque
Creamy Butternut Squash Bisque from Chef Vikramjit Katoch of the Hilton Dallas/Plano Granite Park. A keeper come Thanksgiving!
Roasted Pumpkin Chipotle Soup
Keep warm (and feel satisfied) with this hearty, seasonal soup from my friends at Stone Werks.
Grilled Brined Weekend Warrior Pork Chops
Let the good times roll with these Weekend Warrior Chops from Executive Chef Herlen Galvez of the Karbach Brewing Co. Plated with glazed peaches, corn succotash and a classic buttermilk mash potato.
Chi’Lantro’s Famous Kimchi Fries
The Original Kimchi Fries from Chi’Lantro in Austin contain a mount of crispy fries, topped with caramelized kimchi, two kinds of cheese, cilantro, onions, magic sauce, Sriracha, and sesame seeds. A Korean-American fusion food we couldn’t be more behind!
Spinach, Caramelized Onion and Black Bean Tacos
A healthy alternative to taco meat that’s just as tasty…give these vegtarian tacos a try from Chef Aarón Sánchez.
The Peached Tortilla BBQ Brisket Tacos
Southern dry rubbed brisket tacos topped with a creamy apple slaw and dressed in a smoky roasted peach BBQ sauce.