Freshly caught snapper from the port of Veracruz – included in Hugo Ortega’s Street Food of Mexico. This recipe is among Hugo’s most favorites.
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Bullfight’s Seafood Paella
Bullfight in Austin celebrates the best of Spanish food, drink and culture. Every menu item is meant to be shared – that includes this incredible seafood paella from Chef/Owner Shawn Cirkiel.
Cherrywood Smoked Bacon Quesadillas
Smoky, cheesy bacon quesadillas, lightly toasted and plated with an awesome Gala Apple Salsa you can make yourself-recipe here!
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.
Crawfish Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
Nothing screams ‘Mardi Gras’ more than this Crawfish Stuffed Pork Tenderloin! It’s a great dish to serve the fam on Fat Tuesday – and totally filling! No pun intended!
Pickled Cherry Tomatoes
I LOVE these incredible tomatoes! The longer they sit, the better they get! At least one night in the fridge before you eat them is best, although they’re good right away too. I learned how to make these when I took a Bistro Boot Camp at the CIA local campus.
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!
Pom-Pom Citrus Salad
A citrus salad to savor! Spring mix with fresh orange, pomegranate, radishes and toasted pecans in a tangy homemade dressing.
Red Quinoa Salad with Citrus and Pistachios
A red quinoa salad, highlighted by citrus and pistachios, a dish that is both gluten-free and vegan.
Littleneck Clam Pizza
A seasonal pizza offering with CLAMS courtesy of Batanga Houston.
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!
Poireaux Vinaigrette
This came from a nice French bistro, Vaucluse, on NYC’s Upper East Side. I’ve made the recipe at home and it was very easy and quite delish! Grilled leeks with toasted almonds in a mustard seed vinaigrette.
Yellowbird Vegan Chili
This might be the most delicious veggie chili you’ll ever consume! It’s especially great for the cold winter months — super rich and super spicy. Make this recipe on Sunday night to enjoy throughout the week or cut it in half to enjoy for one night.
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!
Heirloom Tomato and Baby Octopus Salad
Baby Octopus from Spain on a supremely fresh Heirloom Tomato salad with English Cucumbers and Italian Parsley. Many thanks to Groomer’s Seafood for the recipe!