Everyone, get your boots on! We’re headed to the Hill Country on October 1 for a ‘Lone Star’ afternoon of eats, drinks and dancing with the biggest name in Texas barbecue — Aaron Franklin!
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The Truffle Masters 2017 – Win Tics!
Who will become the 2017 Truffle Master? Join me to find out–and enjoy some delicious and rare truffles! The 3rd annual culinary extravaganza is happening Monday, January 16, 2017…
Italian-Style Braised Short Ribs with Rosemary Polenta
New York Dame Michele Scicolone is an expert on Italian cuisine. She has written 13 cookbooks — including 1,000 Italian Recipes and Entertaining with the Sopranos, and says that traditionally short ribs are not a cut of meat used in Italy. Still, since she favors the cut, she decided to prepare it for the cookbook you can find below…
Les Dames Luncheon with Diana Kennedy
A ladies’ lunch with a culinary legend! This September, the San Antonio chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier will host its 2nd Plate Changer Luncheon, this year honoring outspoken culinary icon, Diana Kennedy.
Slim Down with Soup – It’s True!
The key to looking and feeling your best this New Year may be as simple as a piping hot bowl of soup. And science agrees! Research has shown that a serving of the good stuff often makes for the perfect meal substitute to richer, higher-calorie dense foods.
The Most Divine Christmas Dinner!
For years, my go-to cookbook for all things fabulous has been Cooking with Les Dames d’Escoffier (LDEI). These are essential dishes from leading ladies who shape the way we eat and drink today…
You’re Invited to the 1st Annual Truffle Chef of the Year Challenge!
Be sure to catch the first ever Houston Truffle Chef of the Year Challenge THIS Monday, January 12th. The event is set to showcase chefs from some of Houston’s top restaurants who will compete in a heated challenge using fresh black truffles…
Meals on Reels Celebrates Cuisine and Movies!
The San Antonio chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) is hosting Meals on Reels on Thursday, February 26th. LDEI is a charitable organization of women in the culinary fields. I just became a member of the local chapter myself, which celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2015!
Sysco Supports the Gary Sinise Foundation’s Invincible Spirit Festival
Lunch is served at San Antonio’s Brooke Army Medical Center for the Gary Sinise Foundation Invincible Spirit Festival. It was a real honor for Sysco Central Texas to hand out over 8,000 meals to our nation’s men and women in uniform…
Best Osso Bucco Recipe & Best Cookbook!
One of my favorite cookbooks is The Escoffier Cookbook, given to me by an old friend of many years ago. Auguste Escoffier’s original cookbook that this version is based on was published in France in 1903. He was truly a master of French cuisine and opened the world’s eyes to its genius.
A ‘Little Italy’ This Week on Goodtaste.tv!
Rockin’ risotto and other Italian specialties that sing this season! The lovely ladies of Les Dames d’Escoffier have provided three fab recipes for Goodtaste viewers, including an exquisite pumpkin risotto and my favorite osso buco to date…
Pre-Game with Goodies On Super Bowl Sunday!
Even though our beloved Cowboys or Texans didn’t make it to the Super Bowl, chances are we’ll all take in some of Sunday’s game…even if it’s just to see Madonna’s half-time performance. If you’re tired of hot wings, queso and the usual Super Bowl snacks, I’ve got some delicious alternatives like a warm brie with a caramel agave topping for starters.
Shining Examples of Osso Buco Done Right!
This brief burst of winter weather is reason enough to skip the salads and soups and opt for big food- you know, the braised meats like short ribs, osso buco and the like. The rich, hearty flavors, velvety thick sauces and fork tender meat make for a satisfying meal.
Hummus Three Ways
The fabulous Olives Olé is back! On Saturday, March 26th make plans to head out to San Antonio Botanical Gardens and enjoy incredible food, wine and all kinds of different olive oils—even TEXAS olive oils.
This is a wonderful event put on by the prestigious Les Dames d’Escoffier – the experts when it comes to incredible food….like this Hummus Three Way…try all three recipes, and serve with pita slices, cucumbers and carrots. Enjoy!
Big shrimp with Armenian pesto from Les Dames d’Escoffier
Everyone needs a blockbuster way of preparing the iconic big shrimp, all rosey with tails still protruding, to star as an appetizer, to dress up soups and salads, or to just fill the entrée bill with high style. Here’s the way Los Angeles Dame Zov Karamardian – restaurateur, chef, and cookbook author – prepares them. […]
