Ever tried Oaxacan Creamed Corn…Mmmm, it’s delicious. Rich, creamy and packed with flavor. Let’s face it: When it comes the Thanksgiving Day meal, it’s all about the sides! Turkey is turkey, but the sides can really make your meal shine!
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Cabernet Grill’s Curried Coconut & Lime Soup
I have two words for this soup: absolutely exquisite! The mixture of coconut and lime is a total tropical refresher and superb flavor booster to the lush blue crab meat…ready to serve in just about 15 minutes…
Terrific Tomato Salads!
All month long we’ve been celebrating totally terrific tomato salad recipes, in honor of the ever-popular heirloom tomato. There are numerous varieties that come in all different shapes, sizes and colors, which in turn only add to the diversity and depth of flavor!
Pan Roasted Colorado Lamb Chanterelle & Black Trumpet Mushrooms, Fava Beans, Garlic & Truffle Jus
I had this delicious lamb dish at Olivette’s, the wonderful restaurant at The Houstonian. It is spectacular, and Chef Jeffery Everts agreed to show me how to prepare the beautiful presentation.He also shared the recipe.
Mondavi’s panzanella tomatoes with red wine vinaigrette
When I stayed at the Mondavi’s recently, Rob and Lydia took Mike and I to lunch at their Folio Enoteca in the public market in Napa called the Oxbow. The food was fabulous! I’ll never forget the delicious tomato salad. I asked Rob if I could share the recipe with you, and always the nice […]
Smoked Salmon Tartare on Green Olive Crostini
Pat Mozersky came up with this recipe to highlight Olive Oil. We all know how healthy it is – and it’s so delicious. Try this appetizer from Pat. Green Olive Pesto In a food processor, combine the olives, onion, pine nuts and garlic and blend for 1 minute. With the motor running, slowly add the […]
Quick chicken in 15 minutes
This is so good and quick to prepare when you’ve had a busy, hectic day. It also pairs nicely with a variety of white wines. Heat oil in frying pan. Add shallots and cook till tender. Salt and pepper chicken breasts and add to pan. Cover and cook on medium heat for about 5-6 minutes […]
New Restaurant for New Year's Eve
A new restaurant in San Antonio is kicking off the New Year in a big way. Barbaresco’s, the chic, hip, new place on San Pedro is offering a heck of a deal. For $55 (first seating) you’ll enjoy a four course meal complete with a bottle of bubbly. Choices include a couple of Barbaresco’s signature […]
