This weekend on Goodtaste, I’m road-tripping to Lockhart, the ‘Texas Capital of Barbecue.’ You’ll taste tender, bark-bustin’ brisket and some of the biggest, juiciest ribs in the state. Plus[…]
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My 5 All-Time Favorite Texas Cafés
Laid back casual dining is always my go-to when I’m on the road, but you won’t find me sacrificing good food for speed and convenience. With so many great cafes and small local businesses serving fresh sandwiches, fluffy pancakes and towering burgers, fast food chains just don’t stack up. In celebration of the forthcoming Season […]
9 Must-Visit Barbecue Spots
As Texans, we’ll admit that we can be overly proud of things like our state size and our sports teams, but I think we can all agree that we serve up some pretty mean barbecue. Juicy, slow-smoked brisket, tender ribs slathered in sauce, and more cheesy, buttery sides than you can imagine.
Slow-Cooker Pork Tacos
This recipe is perfect for those early back-to-school days when you’re back to the hustle and bustle of fall, but it’s still hot and you don’t want to heat up your kitchen. Pork shoulder is tossed in a mix of rich spices and then cooked gently in a slow-cooker, which means no oven or stove-top required. By using cola as the braising liquid, the soda both tenderizes the meat and flavors it with its natural sugars. […]
Donuts, Sausage and Bourbon – Oh My!
Barrett Black, the fourth-generation owner of Black’s Barbeque in Lockhart, is sharing his take on a BBQ dessert! Black drizzles bite-size pieces of smoked jalapeño-cheddar sausage in bourbon before setting them aflame to caramelize the fat (and burn off the booze). Next, he coats the sizzled sausage bites in maple syrup and sandwiches them […]
5 Texas Breakfast Spots to Start the Day
Everything’s bigger in Texas and that includes our breakfast! We like the most important meal of the day to be piled high, smothered in syrup and served with extra bacon. […]
My Top 5 Seafood Spots
Blessed with the Gulf Coast, Texas has access to some of the freshest seafood in the country. The food in this state is truly a melting pot of flavors: influence from our next-door neighbors in Cajun country like the famous seafood boil and a touch of heat and acidity from the food of Mexico like […]
Tanji Talks: Wines for Fall
Fall is upon us! While we might not be reaching for our hats and fuzzy socks quite yet, I say bring on those cold-weather wines! From our friends at H-E-B, here are our picks for the must-try fall bottles […]
Tanji Talks Texas Flavors: Seafood Meets Wine Pairings
It’s still over a hundred degrees here in Texas, and I don’t know about you but I’m craving the crisp, refreshing flavors of seafood paired with white wines. Nothing screams end-of-summer or Texas more than fresh Ahi tuna stacks with jalapeños or Cajun spices paired with a glass of wine. I’m picking a couple […]
Fresh Foodie Finds: June Edition
Fearless foodies, assemble! We’re bringing you a brand new monthly segment we like to call Fresh Foodie Finds! On the last Friday of the month, we’ll bring you the buzz on the newest spots in your city…
Houston Restaurant Weeks is a FEAST!
Get ready to dig in! Houston Restaurant Weeks is almost here. For nearly four weeks, you can enjoy special menus at discounted prices from restaurants all across the city. Here’s our two cents on the brunch, lunch and dinner menus from a handful of participating restaurants. Take a look, as we tempt you with dozens of great dishes…
Dining Out Is In For Houston Restaurant Weeks!
On Your Mark, Get Set, Dig In! Houston Restaurant Weeks is back and bigger than ever this summer. August 1st through September 2nd, you can take part in the many menus showcasing Houston’s best of the best restaurants across the city. The entire month of culinary celebration benefits the Houston Food Bank — it’s the city’s largest “for charity” dining event.
Tanji Patton Shares Chicken Recipe
You can view the video on the KPRC website .
Paesanos’ tomato garlic tenderloin
Simplicity and good ingredients. That’s the secret to good food anytime according to Joe Cosniac, owner of the legendary Paesanos in Alamo Heights. I couldn’t agree more! There is a sort of magic that lingers in his kitchen…everything always comes together like clockwork!
How to Brine & Truss Your Turkey
Goodtaste is your holiday recipes headquarters. Here we have some incredible tips on brining and trussing a Turkey.
