When we’re looking for something healthy and satisfying to eat, sweet potatoes are always top of the list. Here, we’ve given this versatile vegetable the “twice baked” treatment and loaded it up with all of our favorite taco fixings like chorizo, black beans, Mexican crema and shredded cheese.
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MAD’s Serranito
A serranito is a popular sandwich in Southern Spain and MAD, one of Houston’s go-to Spanish restaurants, serves up one of the best. The secret to this sandwich is in the pork. Both the secreto and the Jamón Ibérico de Bellota come from Spain’s acorn-eating pigs. Secreto is a “secret” cut of boneless meat from […]
B.B. Lemon’s Seared Scallops with Sweet Corn Purée and Chorizo
This dish from BB Lemon in Houston is a decadent – and it’s good for you too! Scallops are a lean protein packed with vitamin B12, vitamin E, potassium and magnesium. Peak season for fresh sea scallops is October through March.
Thanksgiving Detox Sandwich
We all know that one of the best parts about Thanksgiving is diving into those leftovers the next day. If you’re still getting over your food coma […]
Navajo Grill’s Spiced Red Snapper and Sesame Slaw
This spiced red snapper from Navajo Grill in Fredericksburg is loaded with flavor. Red snapper has a sweet, nutty quality with a firm texture (and the skin is edible). It’s an excellent source of protein and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. You can substitute other types of snapper in this dish, such as mutton, vermilion, mangrove, […]
Altstadt Brewery’s Braised Duck Ragout
Muscovy ducks are tender, full-flavored ducks native to Mexico, Central and South America. The lean meat from these birds tastes more like filet mignon than duck. This sophisticated dish from Altstadt Brewery in Fredericksburg will steal the show at your next dinner party.
Mario’s Seawall Italian Restaurant’s Chicken Française
Chicken Française is a lemony one-pan dish made popular in upstate New York. This simple version comes from Mario’s Seawall Italian Restaurant in Galveston. Here, brothers Johnny and Joey Smecca serve classic New York–style Italian cuisine with an ocean view.
El Toro Mexican Restaurant’s Cabo Salad
In this recipe from El Toro in Houston we call for chicken, but you can also use shrimp, beef fajita meat or a combination of your choice.
The ULTIMATE Mac and Cheese
Mac-and-cheese just became a weeknight possibility thanks to this easy no-roux recipe. Traditionally, mac-and-cheese begins with a béchamel sauce that is thickened by a butter and flour roux. In this version, we skip the roux all-together and use good ol’ American cheese.
The ULTIMATE Tomato Sandwich
This over-the-top tomato sandwich is inspired by one from Turkey & The Wolf in New Orleans. For added crunch, roasted sunflower seeds are liberally sprinkled on the sliced bread, creating a nice contrast with the juicy sliced tomatoes.
Baked Coconut-Crusted Fish Tacos
These light and healthy fish tacos will become an instant weeknight classic!
Chilaquiles Breakfast Strata
Here, we’ve taken all of the elements we love from the traditional Chilaquiles – the eggs, the sauce-covered chips and the crispy edges – and created an easy one-pan breakfast casserole.
Marinated Kale Jar Salad
Looking for an easy lunch to mix up at your desk? A jar salad is our weekly go-to because you can make it in advance and everything is neatly packed up and ready to eat.
BB Italia Kitchen & Bar’s Mushroom Marsala
Wagyu Tartare
Plan to split this starter that’s totally Texan! Make your own crostinis to scoop up this salty beef tartare from my friends with Delicious in Austin.