I’m partial to this dish because Blanca Aldaco of Aldaco’s Stone Oak named it after me! It’s refreshing, light and full of flavor – perfect for summer.
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Main Course Cooking School Shrimp & Grits
“We find comfort in food in the south and for the ultimate Southern specialty, you can’t go wrong with Shrimp & Grits. I’ve kicked it up a notch with chorizo cream and tomato-tarragon jam-a favorite menu item in our cooking school and I hope your family will love it as much as we do.” Executive […]
Kitchen Underground Spanish Chicken & Chorizo
The recipe comes to us from the amazing Amy Anton with Kitchen Underground! This dish is easy to prepare, easy to clean up, filling — and delicious! Learn more about the Kitchen Underground cooking classes in Austin, Houston, and San Antonio, for busy families and lifelong learners at http://kitchenunderground.com/.
Moroccan Tartine
A tartine is just a fancy French word for open-face sandwich! It’s topped with spreadable ingredients, in this case a really delish homemade hummus. This Moroccan Tartine from My Name is Joe in Austin sports several variety of beets, plus cucumber and roasted hazelnuts.
Jalapeño Quinoa Patties
These super easy jalapeño quinoa patties are great for weekly meal prep. Make’em in bulk and refrigerate to enjoy throughout the week. Yellowbird Sauce recommends serving with roasted sweet potatoes, a fried egg and a bun. Great any time of day!
Jugo’s Quinoa, Sweet Potato and Cashew Dish
There’s not much razzle-dazzle to this dish — just plain good eatin’! Cooked quinoa and sweet potato chunks come together in a tangy Orange-Cashew Dressing, garnished with cilantro and radish from Jugo in Austin.
Rainbow Lodge Crab Cakes
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes from the historic Rainbow Lodge in H-Town, dressed with green onion, crispy bacon and a decadent Creole Mustard Butter Sauce!
Recipe Revival Crab Cakes
A canapé-sized twist on crab cakes made the old-fashioned way—with the focus on the crab. A barely there binder of egg-soaked breadcrumbs holds it all together. Make ahead and chill on baking sheets, then pan-fry just before serving. Taste of the South Trivia: Backfin is a flavorful blend of broken pieces of jumbo lump and special grade crabmeat.
Fonda San Miguel Cochinita Pibil
Cochinita Pibil is the traditional pork barbecue of the Yucatan Peninsula, where for centuries it has been cooked in pits lined with hot stones and banana leaves. The achiote-based rub, which imparts a rich, terra-cotta color and an earthy flavor, is equally good on seafood and chicken.
Yucatan Chicken Jicama Tacos
The jicama tortillas steal the show on these zesty chicken tacos from H-E-B Cooking Connection. Chef Adrian shows you how! The avocado sauce adds a few carbs to the taco, but not many! With or out without the salsa they’re still really good!
Summer Bean and Tortellini Soup
This tortellini soup is a modern take on pasta e fagioli and is hearty and healthy with the addition of collard greens. It’s perfect any time of year for lunch, a starter, or a side, but we love it as a light summer soup!
Vegan Kale and Whole Wheat Rotini Pasta
This hearty dish features seasonal ingredients to fill you up without weighing you down. A delicious combination of whole wheat rotini, kale and beans provides fiber and protein, while the basil white wine vinaigrette packs a ton of flavor!
Mongers BBQ Shrimp
Head on BBQ Gulf shrimp tossed with tasso (ham) from my friends at Mongers Market + Kitchen in Austin! Served with a toasted baguette and charred lemon half.
Melon and Prosciutto Pasta Salad
Prosciutto-wrapped melon is a classic Italian appetizer. When these simple flavors are tossed with pasta and spinach they make a delicious, quick and portable lunch or side dish. Double the recipe for a tasty party appetizer that will feed a crowd.
Shrimp Diablo Flatbread
Zounds! A zesty flatbread with juicy Gulf shrimp, fire roasted tomatoes and a spicy ‘Diablo’ sauce. Perfect for sharing from my friends at Sysco Foods!