The name says it all. Uber smokey black eyed peas from my friends at PUNK’S! A super simple side on New Year’s Eve or better yet, year-round!
Casual
Z’Tejas Southwestern Breakfast Bake
This is a savory take on the classic sweet bread pudding from Z’Tejas. Great for feeding the fam or any guests first thing in the AM!
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!
The Ultimate Holiday Breakfast Sandwich
Here’s a hot ‘n hearty holiday breakfast sandwich from H-E-B Cooking Connection! Made with cranberry pork sausage, ham two kinds of cheese and a Cran Razz Sauce…
Citrus Spiced Croissant French Toast
Talk about a game changer on Christmas morning! Feast on this INCREDIBLE Croissant French Toast with a salted crème brûlée sauce, decorated with fresh raspberries and pecan pieces. It’s so easy!
The Nephew’s Italian Meatballs & Spaghetti
The recipe for D’Amico’s award-winning meatballs and that famous Suga Sauce – a perfect party portion!
Italian Hot Chocolate
Die-hard chocolate fans: this is a sinfully sweet drink. It comes from one of the great chocolate meccas of the world Turin (Torino), Italy. The Bicerin, as it’s known, dates back to 1763 at least. Thank God for the Italians!
Ango Nogg
The Ango Nogg from Anvil Bar & Refuge features Angostura bitters and a whole egg strained into a tall zombie glass. Not your everyday eggnog!
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!
State Fare’s Dill Pickle Dip
I fell in love with State Fare when we shot our segment with these great guys for our TV show! So many delicious dishes, but the Dill Pickle Dip was a real surprise. Dill Pickle Dip, really! Yes, and it’s fantastic.
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!
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!
Bourbon Balls
Bite size chocolate Bourbon Balls from Executive Sous Chef Dan Bronke of the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa. Betcha can’t have just one!
Gingerbread Cookies
The cutest Gingerbread Cookies from my friends at Bakery Lorraine in San Antonio! Enjoy!
Mini Brownie Brittle Crunch Cakes
And now for something completely customizable for the holidays – how to make Crunch Cakes! Fetch your favorite chocolate cookie and get the kiddos involved! From H-E-B Culinary Director Scott Tompkins.