Pickling is a fabulous way to preserve summer cherry tomatoes, but it’s also an ingenious use for less flavorful cherry tomatoes that you might find at the grocery store during winter or spring.
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‘Chef Buddy’s’ Pork BBQ with Pickled Papaya
Give it up for this brand new recipe for ‘Chef Buddy’s’ Pork BBQ with their alluring atchara, or pickled papaya, from our friends at Be More Pacific in Austin. Chefs Giovan Cuchapin and Mark Pascual shared this recipe from their Filipino fusion food truck and new brick-and-mortar location.
Maverick’s Arugula & Pickled Vegetable Salad
Make way for the ‘maverick’ of all salads: Maverick’s Arugula & Pickled Vegetable Salad! Our friends at Maverick in San Antonio make this stunning salad with a tangerine dressing and a pop of pickled vegetables, including beets, shallots and carrots.
My Name is Joe Coffee Company’s Hazelnut & Smoked Paprika Hummus
Stuck in a storebought hummus rut? Make this Hazelnut Hummus from My Name is Joe Coffee Company in Austin for your weekend gatherings. Hazelnut oil and smoked paprika give this heavenly hummus a unique twist. Serve it up with fresh vegetables (we love organic cucumbers and vine-ripened tomatoes) or fresh-baked pita bread from Central Market.
Katz’s Deli’s Hummus and Feta Dip
We’re going absolutely crazy for this creamy hummus and feta dip duo from Katz’s Deli in Houston. You’ll be licking the bowl it’s so good — and good for you! Make the Feta and Hummus Dip Duo for movie night or to pack in your lunch.
Mary Helen Leonard’s Lemon Scampi with Gulf Shrimp & Roasted Broccoli
Our friend, Austin-based ‘Handmade Mama’ Mary Helen Leonard at Mary Makes Good, shares the recipe to her favorite indulgent meal, this luxurious Lemon Scampi with Gulf Shrimp and Roasted Broccoli.
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.
Flatbread with Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese
This Flatbread with Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese is an amazing appetizer idea but works well for a Friday night dinner for two.
Caprese ‘BLT’ with Naan and Caramelized Onions
There’s nothing basic about this BLT from our friends at Sysco Foods. This Caprese BLT is built on naan bread for a tasty twist — here, the “B” in “BLT” stands for “Basil Pesto”! Caramelized onions, ribbons of zucchini, fresh mozzarella and vine-ripened tomatoes make this sandwich seriously satiating.
Lupe Tortilla’s Barbacoa Benedict
How about getting the party started early with Barbacoa Benedict?
Villa Rica’s Tacos de Salmon
Savor the flavors of the sea with these new Tacos de Salmon from Chef Johnny Hernandez’ new restaurant, Villa Rica Mexican Restaurant in San Antonio. Make them with fresh guacamole, lime cabbage slaw and pico de gallo.
Monger’s Market Crab Cake “Sammy”
Jumbo lump crab meat with fried green tomatoes, tartar sauce, and a delectable apple-jalapeño slaw courtesy of Monger’s Market + Kitchen in ATX!
Ambrosia’s Ginger Miso Wedge Salad
That stunning Ginger Miso Wedge Salad from Ambrosia in Houston looks complicated, but truthfully isn’t too difficult to prepare.
Xochi’s Barbacoa de Zaachila
Let us introduce you to this new recipe that is sure to bump up your next batch of barbacoa! The Barbacoa de Zaachila by Chef Hugo Ortega is absolutely delicious.
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.