This hearty stew is a spin on a classic Italian pasta e fagioli, or “pasta and beans.” Here we swap cheese tortellini in for the pasta and then bulk it up with wilted kale and fennel-y crumbled sausage. The aromatic tomato broth is enhanced with a little cream right before serving, for a soup that will warm you on any chilly night.
tomato paste
Pasta with Red Wine Ragù
This rich, unctuous sauce uses an entire bottle of red wine, giving it a deep, concentrated flavor. Since the wine is the driving force behind the aroma and taste of this ragù, choose a bottle that you would happily drink…
Ritual’s Smoked Short Rib with Demi Glaze
Ritual, in Houston, serves a decadent smoked short rib that they have become famous for! If you’re looking to impress your friends with a delicious homecooked meal, look no further…
Slow-Cooker Meatballs with Buttery Tomato Sauce
These hands-off slow cooker meatballs require no searing, roasting or stirring, making them a great make-ahead dinner for busy weeknights and an excellent recipe to have in your backpocket for holiday houseguests.
Savor’s Mussels Provençal
This classic mussel dish is from Savor in San Antonio, where culinary school students get a hands-on fine-dining experience in the kitchen.
Helen Greek Food and Wine’s Pumpkin Moussaka
Vietnamese-Style Banh Mi Burgers
“Is this an American take on a Vietnamese classic or a Vietnamese take on an American classic? Either way, these spicy burgers topped with Tabasco-spiked mayonnaise, slivers of crunchy pickled carrots and sprigs of cilantro are wonderful. “
Backstreet Cafe’s Whole Roasted Fish
This elegant dinner is absolutely exquisite on a plate, but also in your mouth! Our friend Hugo Ortega, of Hugo’s and Xochi, makes this delectable fish recipe at Backstreet Cafe.
Hotel Granduca’s Saffron-Ricotta Gnocchi
Go back in time to Old World Italy with Hotel Granduca’s Saffron-Ricotta Gnocchi! Ragu all Bolognese and Parmigiano Reggiano make for a luxurious dish you can make right at home!
Pecan Grill’s Short Rib
Mouthwatering, fall-off-the-bone beef short rib from Executive Chef Doug Noxon with the Pecan Grill, inside the Overton Hotel in Lubbock. Talk about a picture perfect plate!
Botika’s Short Rib Noodles
These sweet and spicy short rib noodles are a best-seller at Botika! Combining braised beef short ribs, egg noodles and edamame with a medley of Peruvian peppers from the Amazon.
Carmelo’s Baked Lasagna
Prepared with meat and béchamel sauce, served with broccoli mousse. As seen on KEYE-TV’s We are Austin.Buon appetito!
Bistro Menil’s Cassoulet
A luscious, low-fat entree from Chef Greg Martin of Bistro Menil in Houston. There is no dish in the Southwest France more iconic, cherished and controversial than the cassoulet .
Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden Shakshuka
This is an Israeli vegetarian breakfast specialty! Spicy tomato and pepper stew with four eggs poached into it. The sauce is incredibly flavorful and very Mediterranean…
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!