Fresh, vibrant, coastal inspired tostadas with sliced Scottish salmon and a fruity twist from the guys at Foxhole Culinary Tavern! The simple prep includes fresh strawberries – something I’ve never had before in ceviche! Habanero sea salt gives it an extra kick.
Formal
Richard’s BBQ Pork Ribs
Richard’s recipe for pork ribs inspired us to whip up this low-calorie version. H-E-B swapped out regular beer for diet root beer in the sauce and elevated the ribs on a bed of onions to cook. Ridiculously good ribs!
Corn Fields Cocktail
SIp on this signature tequila based cocktail from Signature in San Antonio! The gorgeous Andrew Weissman inspired restaurant has Corn Fields as an option on its Brunch Cocktail menu.
Caracol Pan-Seared Scallops with Poblano Sauce
The talented Chef Hugo Ortega of Caracol in Houston shared this delicious recipe for scallops with a delightful poblano sauce.
Central Market’s Winter Squash Lasagna
Mary Martini, who runs Central Market’s fabulous Cooking School, showed me how to make this delicious dish. We used a butternut squash but you could use any winter squash variety.
Café Rabelais’ Chicken Breast with Truffled Butter Sauce
A stellar standout on the menu at Café Rabelais. The tender chicken breast was cooked perfectly, juicy and moist, and topped with bits of hazelnuts in a luscious truffle butter sauce.
Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding)
This festive bread pudding with nuts and fruit is a tradition in many Mexican families and submitted by Rachel Salinas of Laredo, TX! H-E-B tweaked Rachel’s recipe by using whole-grain bread, fat-free half-and-half and a little less cheese.
Cabernet Grill’s Maple Pumpkin Bread Pudding
This recipe from Chef Ross Burtwell who owns the charming Cabernet Grill Restaurant and Cotton Gin Village located in historic Fredericksburg, Texas. Ross is an incredibly talented chef and recently published a delightful cookbook called Texas Hill Country Cuisine…a great gift idea!
Cabernet Grill’s Curried Coconut & Lime Soup
I have two words for this soup: absolutely exquisite! The mixture of coconut and lime is a total tropical refresher and superb flavor booster to the lush blue crab meat…ready to serve in just about 15 minutes…
Boudro’s Stuffed, Grilled Quail
This is a delicious way to serve quail – filled with Boudro’s delicious stuffing.
Brennan’s Duck Hunters Chili
Chef Danny Trace’s ‘Dirty’ Duck Chili is as hearty and homemade as they come! Chef Danny was the long time Executive Chef at Brennan’s of Houston. Stewed in a cast iron skillet and seasoned to taste with salt, pepper and cayenne.
Brown Sugar Pecan Mustard-Glazed Ham
Here’s a delightful idea for your next holiday…brown sugar pecan ham in a fab mustard glaze. It’s delicious, and certainly a popular choice for down south! A huge thanks to our friends at H-E-B for the recipe.
Brennan’s of Houston Texas Redfish & Citrus Salad
Check out this uber fresh redfish salad from Executive Chef Danny Trace at Brennan’s of Houston. Plated with Creole Spiced Pecans in a tangy Citrus Vinaigrette.
Brennan’s Creole Seafood Gumbo
Classic Creole Seafood Gumbo from a chef who knows it best, Danny Trace (Brennan’s of Houston). Served with toasted garlic “Jazzmen” rice and Chef Danny’s blend of filé. The season starts now…enjoy!
Brennan’s Maque Choux Potato Salad
A stewed corn and vegetable potato salad from Executive Chef Danny Trace at Brennan’s of Houston. Many thanks Chef!