The recipe for D’Amico’s award-winning meatballs and that famous Suga Sauce – a perfect party portion!
Christmas
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!
Damian’s Tiramisu
Authentic Italian Tiramisu made from rum-flavored mascarpone cheese, chocolate and ladyfingers flavored with espresso. Compliments of Damian’s Cucina Italiana in Houston.
Duck Confit with Truffle Cream Sauce
Paccheri All’anatra by Chef Giancarlo of Amalfi Ristorante Italiano & Bar.
Akaushi Beef Lasagna
Texas Heartbrand Akaushi beef bolognese, ricotta & cheese founde from my friends at Quattro – home to some of the best of authentic Italian cuisine from Executive Chef Maurizio Ferrerase.
Risotto Agli Asparagi E Pecorino
This recipe comes from the Private Collection of Arcodoro! Risotto with fresh asparagus and Pecorino Cheese.
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!
Apple Blossoms
An awesome apple creation from Chef Vikramjit Katoch of the Hilton Dallas/Plano Granite Park. Apple Blossoms at Christmas!
Chestnut Cake with Chocolate Glaze
Get a good look at this gluten-free dark chocolate chestnut cake before it’s all gone! This perfect holiday dessert comes from Pastry Chef Catherine Rodriguez of The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa.
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!
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!
Grilled Texas Rack of Lamb
Tender Texas lamb with caramelized pumpkin and plenty of pomegranate seeds from Executive Chef Robbie Nowlin of Boudro’s/Zinc. A contender for Christmas Dinner no doubt!
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.