The recipe for D’Amico’s award-winning meatballs and that famous Suga Sauce – a perfect party portion!
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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!
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…
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.
Cracked Pepper Béarnaise Sauce
Delicious salt block sautéed veggies from H-E-B Cooking Connection. We’ve paired our broccoli with a beautiful cracked pepper béarnaise sauce for the holidays. As seen on Goodtaste with Tanji!
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!
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!
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!
Pan Seared Wild Scallops
Great as a second course or full entree, this preparation with brown butter (GF) gnocchi is sure to satisfy. Portico Simply Scallops are all natural and do not contain added ingredients, so you can serve the very best with confidence!
Pandanime Cocktail
Go green for the holidays! Compliments of the folks at Anvil. Made with rum, apple brandy, pandan, cream and orgeat.