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Cooking Connections

June 23, 2014 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Not Your Mama’s Strawberry Shortcake!

June 23, 2014 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Ahh the flavor shades of summer. Bright, light and oh so good! Chef Belinda of H-E-B Cooking Connection shares a chic finger food you can make with fresh strawberries. It’s shortcake in a way you might not have thought of before. The real “kicker” here is…

Filed Under: Belinda Dernier, Cake, Cooking Connection, Greater San Antonio, H-E-B, H-E-B - San Antonio Tagged With: Chef Belinda Dernier, Cooking Connections, Go Texan, H-E-B, HEB, shortcake, strawberries, strawberry, strawberry shortcake

Filed Under: Belinda Dernier, Cake, Cooking Connection, Greater San Antonio, H-E-B, H-E-B - San Antonio Tagged With: Chef Belinda Dernier, Cooking Connections, Go Texan, H-E-B, HEB, shortcake, strawberries, strawberry, strawberry shortcake

September 7, 2013 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Salted Caramel Fantasy Nachos Score Big for Football Season

September 7, 2013 By Tanji Leave a Comment

The real “super bowl” this NFL season is in the kitchen! Chef Belinda of H-E-B Cooking Connections takes on tailgate appetites everywhere with a name that conjures up the most enticing of mental images…Salted Caramel Fantasy Nachos. Guests at your next get-together will be in full blitz mode to get the last one of these!

Filed Under: Belinda Dernier, Cooking Connection, Greater San Antonio, H-E-B - San Antonio Tagged With: adams reserve, caramel nachos, Cooking Connections, Crema Mexicana, H-E-B, HEB, nachos, Robert's Reserve, salted caramel, tailgate

Filed Under: Belinda Dernier, Cooking Connection, Greater San Antonio, H-E-B - San Antonio Tagged With: adams reserve, caramel nachos, Cooking Connections, Crema Mexicana, H-E-B, HEB, nachos, Robert's Reserve, salted caramel, tailgate

August 25, 2013 By Tanji 16 Comments

Say ‘Good Morning’ with Powdered Peanut Butter Banana Pops!

August 25, 2013 By Tanji 16 Comments

Ever heard of ‘peanut butter powder?’ It’s incredible, and it’s one of the tasty tips that make these frozen banana pops from Chef Charlotte in H-E-B’s Cooking Connections so sensational.These are easy to make…a five minute fantasy in the kitchen. Your kiddos will also love them as an after-school snack. Heck, bring them in on the cooking process!

Filed Under: Cooking Connection, Greater San Antonio, H-E-B, H-E-B - San Antonio Tagged With: banana, banana pops, caramel, Chocolate, Cooking Connections, dark chocolate, fudge, Green Valley Ranch Reserve, peanut butter

Filed Under: Cooking Connection, Greater San Antonio, H-E-B, H-E-B - San Antonio Tagged With: banana, banana pops, caramel, Chocolate, Cooking Connections, dark chocolate, fudge, Green Valley Ranch Reserve, peanut butter

June 24, 2013 By Tanji 1 Comment

How to Choose and Cut a Fresh Watermelon for Summer

June 24, 2013 By Tanji 1 Comment

Summertime in Texas means watermelon season! These plump, plus-size fruits are in stock BIG TIME at H-E-B. Chef Belinda with Cooking Connections offers up some great tips on how to choose, and carve the juiciest, ripest melon of the bunch.

Filed Under: Belinda Dernier, Cooking Connection, Greater San Antonio, H-E-B, H-E-B - San Antonio Tagged With: ALO, Chef Belinda Dernier, Cooking Connections, H-E-B, H-E-B Plus, H-E-B San Antonio, how to cut a watermelon, melon, watermelon, watermelons

Filed Under: Belinda Dernier, Cooking Connection, Greater San Antonio, H-E-B, H-E-B - San Antonio Tagged With: ALO, Chef Belinda Dernier, Cooking Connections, H-E-B, H-E-B Plus, H-E-B San Antonio, how to cut a watermelon, melon, watermelon, watermelons

March 18, 2013 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Crabcakes ‘Round the Clock!

March 18, 2013 By Tanji Leave a Comment

The ultimate breakfast — for dinner! Chef Belinda in Cooking Connections whipped this early bird special up in a jiffy. Crabcakes topped with a terrifically tasty Texas Style Hollandaise Sauce…it’s delish from AM to PM!

Filed Under: Cooking Connection, Greater San Antonio, H-E-B, H-E-B - San Antonio Tagged With: Cooking Connections, crabcakes, H-E-B, H-E-B Cooking Connections

Filed Under: Cooking Connection, Greater San Antonio, H-E-B, H-E-B - San Antonio Tagged With: Cooking Connections, crabcakes, H-E-B, H-E-B Cooking Connections

March 11, 2013 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Jam Out with this Juicy Blackberry Sauce!

March 11, 2013 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Some of your must-have ingredients for the Spring are already waiting for you at H-E-B. With temperatures rising and the jasmine in bloom, Chef Belinda in Cooking Connections has the 4-1-1 on this multipurpose blackberry sauce that’s good no matter what you grill!

Filed Under: Belinda Dernier, Cooking Connection, Greater San Antonio, H-E-B, H-E-B - San Antonio Tagged With: blackberry, Cooking Connections, H-E-B, H-E-B San Antonio

Filed Under: Belinda Dernier, Cooking Connection, Greater San Antonio, H-E-B, H-E-B - San Antonio Tagged With: blackberry, Cooking Connections, H-E-B, H-E-B San Antonio

February 11, 2013 By Tanji 4 Comments

Quick! Cash In On This Chicken Cacciatore

February 11, 2013 By Tanji 4 Comments

Easy and healthy! Two words I can agree on when it comes to dinner in a pinch. This chicken cacciatore is beautiful and delicious…pair it with a good glass of red wine after a hard day’s work! You only need three things to make this dish come alive…

Filed Under: Cooking Connection, Greater Houston, H-E-B, H-E-B - Houston Tagged With: chicken, Cooking Connections, parmesan

Filed Under: Cooking Connection, Greater Houston, H-E-B, H-E-B - Houston Tagged With: chicken, Cooking Connections, parmesan

March 19, 2012 By Tanji 1 Comment

Two gourmet wine dinners in ten minutes flat!

March 19, 2012 By Tanji 1 Comment

When you find a particular wine you really love, it’s always a treat find a meal to compliment the wine — both taste better! Plus, when you can whip up that meal in no time, it’s a win-win all around. That’s exactly what you’ll find here — two very easy fabulous meals with some wonderful wines to pair them with….

Filed Under: Brent Hurter, Cooking Connection, Greater Houston, H-E-B, H-E-B - Houston, Texas Tagged With: Chef Brent, Cooking Connections, H-E-B, H-E-B Houston, Houston Texas

Filed Under: Brent Hurter, Cooking Connection, Greater Houston, H-E-B, H-E-B - Houston, Texas Tagged With: Chef Brent, Cooking Connections, H-E-B, H-E-B Houston, Houston Texas

July 27, 2011 By Tanji 1 Comment

Burgers and soppin’ sauce

July 27, 2011 By Tanji 1 Comment

For more tasty burger ideas from your HEB in Houston….check these out! Even slider versions for a limited time. The secret to these delish burgers is the sauce! Ever heard of ‘Soppin’ Sauce’ ? Buy a variety because I loved every single one I tasted!! The Soppin’ Sauce is available at most HEB’s. I found mine at the HEB Plus at Blanco and 1604.

Filed Under: Burgers, Cooking Connection, Greater Houston, H-E-B, H-E-B - Houston, Texas Tagged With: burger, burgers, Cooking Connections, CookingConnections, event, H-E-B, HEB, Houston, sliders, Soppin' Sauce, Texas

Filed Under: Burgers, Cooking Connection, Greater Houston, H-E-B, H-E-B - Houston, Texas Tagged With: burger, burgers, Cooking Connections, CookingConnections, event, H-E-B, HEB, Houston, sliders, Soppin' Sauce, Texas

July 24, 2011 By Tanji 30 Comments

H-E-B’s Burger Bash!

July 24, 2011 By Tanji 30 Comments

Tired of the same old burger? Then check out these healthy, delicious new salmon burgers from H-E-B. Talk about good taste – Italian Bruschetta Burgers with Tomatoes and Parmesan, Fiesta Jalapeno Cheddar Burgers chock-full of zesty spice and rich cheese…

Filed Under: Beer, Cooking Connection, H-E-B, H-E-B - Houston Tagged With: Beer, beers, Bruschetta, burger, burgers, cheddar, Cooking Connections, Fiesta, H-E-B, Health, healthy, HEB, Houston, Italian, jalapeño, Saint Arnold, salmon, Weedwacker, wines

Filed Under: Beer, Cooking Connection, H-E-B, H-E-B - Houston Tagged With: Beer, beers, Bruschetta, burger, burgers, cheddar, Cooking Connections, Fiesta, H-E-B, Health, healthy, HEB, Houston, Italian, jalapeño, Saint Arnold, salmon, Weedwacker, wines

June 13, 2011 By Tanji 1 Comment

H-E-B’s banana-wrapped Chilean sea bass

June 13, 2011 By Tanji 1 Comment

Are you looking for a dish that’s not only delicious…but makes a fabulous presentation too? I’ve found it at H-E-B Cooking Connection. Chef Jeff Alfeche at the Bunker Hill location made this Banana Wrapped Chilean Sea Bass for me recently. Wow!

Filed Under: Greater Houston, H-E-B, H-E-B - Houston, Jeff Alfeche Tagged With: banana, Chile, Cooking Connections, CookingConnections, H-E-B, HEB, Houston, sea bass

Filed Under: Greater Houston, H-E-B, H-E-B - Houston, Jeff Alfeche Tagged With: banana, Chile, Cooking Connections, CookingConnections, H-E-B, HEB, Houston, sea bass

June 5, 2011 By Tanji 1 Comment

Pizza goes ‘Hollywood’

June 5, 2011 By Tanji 1 Comment

What a fun twist on traditional pizza! The best part about these pizzas is that you can toss on just about whatever you like to make them unique and all your own. H-E-B’s Cooking Connection Chef Elizabeth Hallier calls this pizza the ‘Hollywood Pizza’ because it’s so beautiful and light. It’s delicious too!

Filed Under: Cooking Connection, Elizabeth Hallier, H-E-B, H-E-B - San Antonio Tagged With: avocado, Chef Elizabeth Hallier, Cooking Connections, CookingConnections, H-E-B, H-E-B Cooking Connections, HEB, HEBCookingConnections, oven, pizza, San Antonio

Filed Under: Cooking Connection, Elizabeth Hallier, H-E-B, H-E-B - San Antonio Tagged With: avocado, Chef Elizabeth Hallier, Cooking Connections, CookingConnections, H-E-B, H-E-B Cooking Connections, HEB, HEBCookingConnections, oven, pizza, San Antonio

May 2, 2011 By Tanji 1 Comment

Amazing, year-round grilled steak

May 2, 2011 By Tanji 1 Comment

Whether it’s hot or cold outside, as Texans, it is pre-ordained that we spend lots of time at the grill! This is an amazing, year-round steak. The key is that it is dry-aged. Over time, the flavor builds to a delicious grade. You can’t find this at every supermarket.

Filed Under: H-E-B, H-E-B - Houston, H-E-B - San Antonio Tagged With: cabernet, Cooking Connections, CookingConnections, H-E-B, HEB, HEB cooking connections, steak, steaks, wines

Filed Under: H-E-B, H-E-B - Houston, H-E-B - San Antonio Tagged With: cabernet, Cooking Connections, CookingConnections, H-E-B, HEB, HEB cooking connections, steak, steaks, wines

February 28, 2011 By Tanji Leave a Comment

All Texas – All Goodtaste!

February 28, 2011 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Sure things are bigger and better in Texas, and local produce and products from Texas often taste better too because they’re fresh! Chef Elizabeth with HEB’s Cooking Connections whips up a super simple meal with some delicious sides. The Oaxacan Creamed Corn is phenomenal!

Filed Under: Cooking Connection, Greater San Antonio, H-E-B, H-E-B - San Antonio Tagged With: Chef Elizabeth, Cooking Connections, CookingConnections, H-E-B, HEB, San Antonio, SanAntonio

Filed Under: Cooking Connection, Greater San Antonio, H-E-B, H-E-B - San Antonio Tagged With: Chef Elizabeth, Cooking Connections, CookingConnections, H-E-B, HEB, San Antonio, SanAntonio

January 24, 2011 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Eggs for lovers…really?

January 24, 2011 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Really! This elegant frittata is the perfect dish to impress someone special. It whips up in no time and makes for a perfect cozy breakfast in bed or a romantic brunch for your Valentine.

Filed Under: Greater Houston, Greater San Antonio, H-E-B Tagged With: Chef Elizabeth, ChefElizabeth, Cooking Connections, CookingConnections, eggs, H-E-B, HEB, Houston, romantic, San Antonio, Valentine's Day, valentines, ValentinesDay, Weekly Gems, WeeklyGems

Filed Under: Greater Houston, Greater San Antonio, H-E-B Tagged With: Chef Elizabeth, ChefElizabeth, Cooking Connections, CookingConnections, eggs, H-E-B, HEB, Houston, romantic, San Antonio, Valentine's Day, valentines, ValentinesDay, Weekly Gems, WeeklyGems

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