Mouthwatering mussels drizzled in an awesome Dijon white wine sauce from my friends at Central Market. Garnished with parsley and served with warm baguettes.
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Spicy Clam Soup with Basturma
Clam soup with a kick! This thick, tomato-based broth is amazing with the Basturma (Turkish beef). Pastrami is also a good substitute.
Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Sweet Potato Hash
Flavorful peppers balance out the natural sugars found in sweet potatoes to create a perfectly savory hash, which Zedric’s in San Antonio then pairs with lean flat iron steak and a zesty chermoula sauce.
Tamales de Cochinita Pibil
A comfort classic-especially in Texas! Tamales of all different fillings make their way to family gatherings- from beef, chicken, bean and cheese, to even sweet ones made with raisins and cinnamon. This one hails from the coast of the Yucatan region of Mexico, Cochinita Pibil.
Stuffed Butternut Squash
Beautiful butternut squash, cooked and caramelized, and topped with a kale ragout from Parkside.
Marinated Zucchini with Tonnato and Blistered Tomato
Garden fresh from Chef Jacob Weaver of Juliet in Austin! Easy as an appetizer or spring side dish.
Dewberry Hills Chicken
A delicious chicken from Dewberry Hills Farm garnished with a basil puree and mint leaves, and plated with roasted eggplant topped with caponata.
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.
Tostones with Avocado Cream Sauce
Twice fried plantains or “tostones” with a scratch made avocado cream sauce courtesy of Analida’s Ethnic Spoon! Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside.
Piri Piri Grilled Shrimp
This recipe comes from the Central Market 20th Anniversary Cookbook! Piri Piri is a spice blend with many interpretations found in Portugal, Brazil, and Africa. The more traditional the blend, the higher the heat.
Conch de Leon Ceviche and Tostones
This unique ceviche (raw fish marinated in citrus) comes from Chef Paul Hargrove. Get a real taste of the culture of Cuba..enjoy!
Braised Lamb Poutine
You’ll eat up every bit of this Braised Lamb Poutine from my friends at Craft Burger Food Truck. The lamb shanks are seasoned with a special Killa Seasoning. Fetch your favorite fries – we’ve got how to top’em!
Cherrywood Smoked Bacon Quesadillas
Smoky, cheesy bacon quesadillas, lightly toasted and plated with an awesome Gala Apple Salsa you can make yourself-recipe here!
Uchi’s Chilled Fennel Soup
Fresh fennel soup served chilled from Chef de Cuisine Michael Castillo at Uchi Austin. A great way to get your greens in the warmer months!
Gaido’s Crawfish Chili
To this day, the legendary Gaido’s in Galveston continues to serve the Crawfish Chili I fell in love with as a child. It’s incredible! Don’t let the name fool you…it’s surprisingly sweet! And it comes topped with gooey goat cheese.