Say it with us: Rum. Chocolate. Truffles! This luxurious little dessert has a big effect, but doesn’t take too long to prepare. Enjoy!
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Artisans Foie Gras with Poached Pears and Baklava
As our friend Chef Jacques Fox at Artisans Restaurant says, “Foie gras is like butter on steroids!” We couldn’t agree more — this one of the most luxurious dishes we’ve ever tasted.
Central Market’s Chicken in Chocolate Adobo Sauce
You read that right: this recipe pairs chicken with chocolate! You’ll love this recipe for a creative twist on Chicken in Adobo Sauce, or maybe a special dinner for two!
Red Wine Hot Chocolate
Four delicious words: red wine hot chocolate! This luxurious concoction takes just five minutes to prepare, but less than five seconds to fall in love with!
Wanderlust Cocktail with Gin & Amarena Cherry
Feeling a bit of wanderlust lately? You’ll love this cocktail with Amarena cherries and Plumb bitters.
Glenfiddich 12-Year-Old Highball
The 12-Year-Old High Ball brings together fresh pear and single malt Scotch — a surprisingly perfect pair!
Lavender 75
You can shake it up at your own bar with lavender syrup and fresh lemon juice!
Central Market Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
These crab stuffed mushrooms are a gourmet treat for your guests, but don’t take a whole lot of preparation and time.
Goya Foods Tender Beef Filet & Quinotto with Salsa Criolla
Quinoa is so 2017 .. 2018 is all about quinotto! It’s made just like a rich mushroom risotto. It’s all layered under a tender beef filet and topped with salsa criolla –this dish is simply magical!
Ristorante Tuscany’s Savory Herbed Potato Gratin
This roasted potato gratin is from Ristorante Tuscany in The Woodlands. We love how it all comes together like a beautiful holiday ornament.
Houston Dairy Maids Grapefruit & Pomegranate Relish with Lavender Honey
Our friends at Houston Dairy Maids shared this refreshing twist on plain ol’ cranberry sauce. This would make for a delightful topping on leftover holiday ham.
Ralph’s on the Park Crabmeat Ravigote Napoleon
An elegant little dish from Ralph’s on the Park in New Orleans brings together fresh crab, salsa verde, and ravigote sauce!
Try This Tender Pork Belly with a Luxurious Butterscotch Reduction
This slow roasted pork belly recipe from Goya Foods is absolutely heavenly served over a bed of warm manchego polenta with a buttery rich butterscotch reduction sauce.
Boiler House Texas Grill & Wine Garden Pork Shank & Sweet Potato Gnudi
This recipe comes to us from our friends at Boiler House Texas Grill and Wine Garden in San Antonio! You’ll love this hearty dish because it will keep you full and happy! Pass the red wine!
Braised Lamb Shanks with White Bean & Vegetable Ragout
This is from our friends at Schug Winery in the Napa Valley– and you’ll love the richness of this recipe! It’s not a difficult recipe, but it does take some time. You can make the shanks and the ragout in advance, however!