Seasonal ingredients are top of mind in a gourmet meal we’ve “arranged” for you and someone special! Settle in at home for three courses that focus on all things fall…
risotto
Potente’s Diver Scallops with Crushed Corn Risotto & Shellfish Brodo
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.
Badia a Coltibuono Risotto
This risotto at Badia a Coltibuono was one of my all time faves. Keep in mind, the pecorino in Tuscany is FRESH, not pasteurized, and therefore has much more flavor and texture.
Carmelo’s Seafood and Lemon Risotto
Carmelo was born in Taormina, Sicily and moved to Houston in 1978 with his wife Hilary and their eldest daughter Luisa. In 1985, they opened their first Carmelo’s Ristorante on Memorial Drive in Houston. Enjoy his luscious Lemon Risotto featuring Alaskan King Salmon and jumbo lump crab meat.
Risotto Agli Asparagi E Pecorino
This recipe comes from the Private Collection of Arcodoro! Risotto with fresh asparagus and Pecorino Cheese.
Have Yourself a Merry Little Italy!
Pack on the pasta this week and prepare to hibernate! Our eye-catching Italian eats are ALL equipped for that one formal family meal of the holidays, so get to cookin’! Choose from exceptional entrées like…
A Good Day to ‘Dine’
The weather looks pretty perfect over the next couple of days. Dine at the Radisson in downtown Austin overlooks Lady Bird Lake and does an awesome Happy Hour. Reasons enough to be out and about this week!
A Vision for Primo Italian at Vespaio
A table for 2 at this authentic Italian ristorante is the stuff of fairy tales. We’re thinking Valentine’s and beyond at Vespaio — one of the highest rated pasta places in all of Austin, driven wholly by handmade and locally-sourced ingredients.
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…
Make a Meal Out of these Cold Weather Eats
Plan a dinner date with this winter comfort foods menu to bite at those chilly evenings. Avoid eating out too many nights in a row…stay in to cook recipes from some of our most desirable dining destinations and commiserate instead. Have preparing the meal be the real event!
H-town’s Risotto Round-up & Festival!
October’s Columbus Day celebrations may bring Italian food to the forefront for many, but at my house Italian cuisine is on our menu all the time! There’s a fabulous event in early November that celebrates one of Italy’s most popular dishes…risotto!
Houston’s Top Chefs Set for the 10th International Risotto Festival
I encourage my fellow foodies and wine enthusiasts to attend one of Houston’s finest culinary festivals…the 10th International Risotto Festival! It will be held on Sunday, November 10 from 2 to 6 pm at The Houston Design Center. This gourmet strolling event includes an afternoon of delicious Italian foods and wine!
Stay Slim, Eat Mediterranean!
Not a diet — a lifestyle! The Mediterranean Diet is a way of eating based on the traditional foods (and drinks) of the countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. More so, it’s a great way to lose weight or improve your health!
Prego’s Risotto di Patata Dolce
Support local ingredients with this Go Texan risotto you can also find at Prego. The sweet potatoes bring a burst of added flavor, but the jumbo shrimp are the real star of the show!
Go Texan Flavors Flare at Prego!
When you start with local, you can’t help but have a fabulous meal! I linked up with Chef John Watt of the delightful restaurant Prego in the Village to talk about some fabulous fusion dishes that showcase homegrown products mixed with iconic ingredients from Italy.
