Delicious diver scallops, or “Capesante,” from Executive Chef Danny Trace with Potente in Houston. Plated on a bed of crushed corn risotto in a shellfish broth, garnished with fresh herbs.
Chef Danny Trace
Crawfish Fever Pitch!
Mudbug madness is starting to spread. Chances are your favorite spot for down-home Creole cookin’ has already played host to a boil or two. So grab a bib, and pinch and peel to your heart’s content!
Black Truffle & Blue Crab Cheesecake
This decadent delight was created by Brennan’s Executive Chef Danny Trace for the 2016 Truffle Masters competition. An incredible pairing! The yield is 1 (10-inch) cheesecake.
Hunter’s Crispy Duck Wings
Call an audible on game day for these Crispy Duck Wings from Executive Chef Danny Trace of Brennan’s of Houston! Coated in a Crystal Hot Sauce Beurre Blanc with Five Pepper Jelly.
S2E2: Brennan’s of Houston
My hometown is home to a restaurant at the top of its game for over 40 years! Brennan’s of Houston is the type of place you go on special occasions for a magical meal–and great memories!
Texas Creole Game Day Fixin’s
It’s football season–FINALLY! Also known as a time for foodies to get their roster of game day snacks in order. Brennan’s of Houston’s Executive Chef Danny Trace shared a few of his go-to recipes…
Brennan’s Texas-Style Mardi Gras Soirée
Unwind on Fat Tuesday at Brennan’s–hosting what will surely be among the most authentic Mardi Gras experiences in Houston! Executive Chef Danny Trace show off his Cajun roots with a 3-course prix fixe menu featuring…
Seasonal Salads Strike a Chord
One of my own resolutions for 2016 has been to focus less on “diet” and more on lifestyle. Living in Texas, salads can be seasonal year around, and if you don’t go crazy with heavy, creamy dressings they can be healthy and lower in calories than other entrées.
Brunch with a BANG on NYE!
Laissez les bons temps rouler–2016 is gonna be a great year! Just in case the remaining hours on New Year’s Eve are your last diet-free day for a while, why not finish big with a decadent brunch! Happy New Year everyone!
Texas Crawfish from Some Good Ole Boys!
It was a craving for crawfish that led us to Good Ole Boys. It’s not the kind of place that does a lot of advertising or has a huge visibility from the street. In fact, you almost have to be looking for it to find it. The next time you’re on Interstate 10 near Katy look to the west, and you just might see Good Ole Boys…
Southern Living’s Home for the Holidays Showcase
I have the perfect event to put on your calendar for this weekend—Southern Living’s Home for the Holidays Showcase. Great ideas for your home this season including cooking demos from hot H-Town chefs, how-to flower arranging for holiday parties, and a chocolate and champagne pairing session…
New Orleans BBQ Shrimp – From a Houston Institution!
When I think of fond food memories, one place immediately comes to mind in Houston – that’s Brennan’s. When we last stopped in, Chef Danny Trace was cooking everyone’s favorite New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp & Grits dish that Brennan’s is known for. Simple, good ingredients for homestyle eatin’!
It’s the Star Chef from Brennan’s for SARA’s Showcase Dinner!
Brennan’s of Houston is an institution, and the guy who’s responsible for many of the beautiful memories you’ll make here is the Executive Chef, Danny Trace. You can catch him putting on a SHOW at the San Antonio Restaurant Association’s (SARA) annual Showcase Dinner on Thursday, October 2 at Pearl Stable…
Brennan Chefs Unite for the Sugar Land Wine & Food Affair!
I can remember going to Brennan’s as a kid. The opening of their Houston location more than 40 years ago was a big deal in our household. We always knew it was a special occasion if we were going to Brennan’s. Some of our city’s best chefs hail from the iconic restaurant’s kitchens, and four of them are planning a delicious reunion!
