Chef Antoine Ware at Harold’s Restaurant, Bar & Terrace shares his rich Chocolate Bourbon Pie with Eat My Pralines pecan pralines and vanilla ice cream. A dreamy creation from a fabulous chef!
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Chocolate Cookie Ice Box Pie
The title says it all..! This chocolate ice box pie is every bit as scrumptious as it sounds. See how it all comes together for your next bash, including that splash of Jack Daniels…
Dark, Dense and Delicious–Chocolate Cake with Red Wine Glaze!
If you love dark chocolate, this cake is for you. My good friend Rosie served us this cake at a dinner party, and I was hooked. The original recipe is in Bon Appetit, but I made a few changes…
Peanut Butter Sriracha Cookies
Sweet and spicy meet when Sriracha is added to Peanut Butter cookies from The Sugar Pixie. Must have additions include chocolate chips, or top with a Chocolate Hershey’s Kiss like a Peanut Butter Blossom.
Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
“There are hundreds of kinds of cherry tomatoes, wonderful for muddling and pickling, but equally great for their firm and delicate texture. Just the stems alone are a work of art. They also make for an opening sensation. They are the perfect bite-size treat, with lots of flavor and juice.” – Cocktail Chef Matthew Biancaniello
Robard’s Steakhouse Candied Bacon French Toast
What’s to say? Blue Cheese French Toast with candied bacon in a bourbon cherry sauce…oh my! Try this decadent dish as an appetizer or dessert. Many thanks to my friends at Robard’s Steakhouse at The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center for the recipe!
Houstonian Chocolate Éclairs
Delicious éclairs from the pastry kitchen at the fabulous Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa. If you don’t want to try your hand at this recipe, you can always leave it to the professionals and pick some up as well! Enjoy!
Walton’s Italian Cream Cake
A specialty cake from Walton’s Fancy and Staple is loaded with dark chocolate mousse and spread in a delectable scratch-made Italian buttercream…
Wood Fired Eggnog
Chef Michael Sohocki of Restaurant Gwendolyn has revolutionized the classic recipe for eggnog by adding burning oak to everyone’s favorite holiday sip! Cheers!
Mom’s Italian Cream Cake
This is my mom’s Italian Cream Cake recipe. It’s chock full of coconut, pecans and buttery goodness— iced with a rich cream cheese frosting!
Pandanime Cocktail
Go green for the holidays! Compliments of the folks at Anvil. Made with rum, apple brandy, pandan, cream and orgeat.
Sweet Potato Bundt Cake
Warm Sweet Potato Whipped Bundt Cake with a maple glaze from CURRENT inside The Westin At The Woodlands! Plated with spicy Texas pecans and whipped cream in a local honey drizzle.
Marinated Winter Squash
Beautiful butternut squash (“Zucca Gialla Marinata”), sliced and fried, then layered with basil leaves and a simple garlic marinade from Lidia Bastianich! Sure to make for a fabulous appetizer or side for your holiday table.
The Thanksgiving Flip (Coffee)
You’ll really ‘flip’ for this spiked seasonal coffee from bartender Chris Deas of Nick’s Fish Dive! If you’re feeling extra festive, substitute his homemade pumpkin spice puree for the Baileys it calls for.
Frank Cranberry Compote
This tart and tangy cranberry compete from Frank in San Antonio is a must for your Turkey Day table! Just as good with fresh or frozen cranberries- your choice!