Everyone needs a blockbuster way of preparing the iconic big shrimp, all rosey with tails still protruding, to star as an appetizer, to dress up soups and salads, or to just fill the entrée bill with high style. Here’s the way Los Angeles Dame Zov Karamardian – restaurateur, chef, and cookbook author – prepares them. […]
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Fat Flush Soup 3.0
Inspired by a traditional Tuscan white bean soup, our Fat Flush Soup 3.0 is packed with ingredients to help you boost your metabolism and feel full without ingesting too many calories.
Jack Allen’s Steak Salad
Print Recipe Jack Allen’s Steak Salad Nothing beats a hearty steak salad for either lunch or dinner! Jack Allen’s steak salad is guaranteed to satisfy your cravings and leave you with your protein for the day. The best part of a salad is that you can change it up and have fun with different toppings […]
Eggplant and Walnut Pesto Pasta Salad
“Pasta salads get a bad rap but I find that the more I think of them as room temperature summer dishes and the less as mayo-slicked bowls of suspicion and dread, the more inviting they become, not only for cookouts and picnics, but (ahem) a gorgeous Tuesday night.”
Radicchio–Stone Fruit Salad
“Walnuts can get bitter if toasted too long, so remove them from the oven as soon as they turn golden brown.”
Maverick’s Arugula & Pickled Vegetable Salad
Make way for the ‘maverick’ of all salads: Maverick’s Arugula & Pickled Vegetable Salad! Our friends at Maverick in San Antonio make this stunning salad with a tangerine dressing and a pop of pickled vegetables, including beets, shallots and carrots.
Z’Tejas Ancho Fudge Pie
The Ancho Fudge Pie from Z’Tejas is made with real ancho chiles! Served with whipped cream.
Chiles en Nogada
It’s Fiesta on a plate from El Naranjo in ATX! Chiles en Nogada calls for green poblano chiles stuffed with a mixture of meats, fruits and spices, topped with a walnut cream sauce (nogada), PLUS parsley and pomegranate seeds. Traditionally served at room temperature.
Apple Blossoms
An awesome apple creation from Chef Vikramjit Katoch of the Hilton Dallas/Plano Granite Park. Apple Blossoms at Christmas!
Dark Chocolate Walnut Brownie
The recipe for Forthright’s Dark Chocolate Walnut Brownie comes from Sous Chef Ashley Neave. Thick and chewy like we like’em!
