Tips on how to create some of the best Texan dishes out there
4 tomatillos, shucked4 fresh jalapeños, stems removed2 ripe avocados4 sprigs cilantro1 small to medium leaf of romaine lettuce1 teaspoon chopped garlic2 teaspoons saltJuice of 1/2 limeIn saucepan, cover tomatillos and jalapeños with water. Bring to boil; reduce heat slightly and cook 4 to 5 minutes (don’t let skins burst). Drain,
Chocolate Génoise4 large eggs, at room temperature1/2 cup each of sugar and flour1 tablespoon cocoa powder2 tablespoons unsalted butter, meltedMix eggs and sugar 1 minute in bowl set in warm water. Whip on high until fluffy. Combine flour and cocoa; fold in. Fold in butter. Pour into 14-inch circle on
Pork Loin12 seven-ounce center cuts of fresh boneless pork loin 2 cups smooth apricot jam 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil 1 heaping tablespoon brown sugar 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 cups finely sliced onions 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 bay leaves 15 white peppercorns, cracked 1/2 teaspoon
Salmon2 tablespoons lemon-thyme leaves 1 teaspoon freshly cracked white pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon snipped basil 4 seven-ounce boneless salmon filets, 1 1/2 inches thick 2 tablespoons olive oilCombine thyme, pepper, garlic, and basil. Rub mixture evenly into filets, and marinate overnight in refrigerator. Sauté filets in oil
Crust2 cups all-purpose flour10 tablespoons unsalted butter1/4 cup sugar3 egg yolks1 tablepsoon cream3 drops vanilla extractFilling9 eggs1 1/2 cup sugar1 1/2 cup heavy creamJuice and zest of 2 lemons and 2 limesPowdered sugarTo make crust, place flour on work block. Make a well; add butter, sugar, and yolks, and knead
Mousse with Sponge CakeJuice of 1/2 lemon 3/4 to 1 cup white wine 4 egg yolks 1/8 cup sugar 8 pieces gelatin leaves (or 2 packages gelatin), dissolved in 2 to 4 tablespoons warm water 1 quart heavy cream, whipped 1 sponge cake (or enough ladyfingers to line a large
Vanilla Genoise and Berries6 eggs 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla Pinch salt 1 1/2 cups sifted cake flour 1/2 cup butter, melted 1/4 cup Grand Marnier Raspberry or currant jam Assorted fresh spring berriesBeat first four ingredients together with electric mixer on high until batter falls in ribbon
A particularly impressive recipe that is easy to prepare in your own kitchen involves slivers of garlic and whole comino seeds.1/2 cabrito, cut in quarters 4 or more large cloves garlic, peeled and cut into slivers 2 teaspoons whole comino (cumin) seeds New Mexico chile powder Dried oregano Salt, to
4 plump tomatillos, husks removed8 to 10 chiles colorados4 cloves garlic, peeledSalt, to taste1/2 onion, finely choppedFresh cilantro, choppedHeat a comal or griddle, and roast tomatillos, turning frequently, until slightly charred and rather soft. Remove. Quickly toast chiles on comal for about 15 seconds on both sides (do not burn
1 eight-ounce can hearts of palm, drained 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 2 bunches dill (1 bunch finely chopped and 1 bunch for garnish) Salt and white pepper, to taste 1 pound thinly sliced smoked salmonMix cream cheese, chopped dill, salt, and pepper. Spread cream cheese mixture 1/8-inch
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened and cut into pieces1/4 cup heavy cream1 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese1 pound bulk sweet Italian sausage, cooked and drainedFreshly ground black pepper, to tasteIn saucepan, melt butter until bubbling. Add cream, and warm. Add Parmesan, then stir constantly until mixture is hot and cheese
1 bunch green onions 1 carrot 1 red pepper 1 yellow squash 1 zucchini Vinaigrette, as desired 1 head radicchioCut bulbs from onions, and discard. Blanch tops in boiling water for 1 minute. Drain, dry with towel, cut length-wise into thin strings, and set aside.Cut carrot, pepper, and squashes into
3 cups short-grain rice1 stick (1/2 cup) margarine1/4 cup oil, plus oil for deep-frying1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef1 cup chopped onion1 cup finely chopped celery2 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons chili powder6 ounces tomato sauce1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheeseSalt and pepper, to taste2 tablespoons chopped parsley2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese1
8 tablespoons butter, at room temperature1 cup sugar1 egg1 egg yolk1 teaspoon vanilla1 2/3 cups flour1/2 teaspoon each baking soda and salt1/4 teaspoon each ground cloves and ground nutmeg1 tablespoon ground cinnamonPreheat oven to 375 degrees. Cream together butter and 3/4 cup sugar. Add egg, egg ok, and vanilla. Beat
White Sauce and Roulade Mixture6 large eggs 8 tablespoons unsalted butter 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 3 cups whole milk, heated 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 cup Emmenthaler cheese (or 1/4 cup each Emmenthaler and Parmesan)Filling4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup minced shallots 1/2
Dough2 envelopes dry yeast1/2 cup warm water7 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind2 large eggs6 tablespoons sweet unsalted butter2 tablespoons brandy3 1/2 cups (or more) all-purpose flourTopping6 tablespoons sweet unsalted butter6 tablespoons sugarSprinkle yeast over warm water in large mixing bowl, and add 1 tablespoon sugar. Leave for 5
Fruit3 pints fresh strawberries, rinsed, dried, and sliced lengthwise 4 large navel oranges, peeled and cut into pithless sections 1 cup black grapes, cut in half and seededSauce2 ten-ounce packages frozen raspberries or 3 half-pints fresh raspberries 1 to 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, or to taste 2 tablespoons orange liqueur
Recipe from “The Pleasure of Their Companies.”
Recipe from “The Pleasure of Their Companies.”
1 stick butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 4 egg yolks 2 1/4 cups sifted flour 1/3 cup milk 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 4 egg whites 1 cup chopped cranberries 1 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugarPreheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease and flour 9-inch Kugelhopf
Recipe from Stephan Pyles, Routh Street Cafe, Dallas.1 cup finely ground almonds 3/4 cup sugar 6 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 4 teaspoons flour 2 tablespoons milk 1 cup lightly sweetened whipped cream 2 pints fresh raspberriesPreheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine first five ingredients in bowl; blend into smooth
Cajeta1 1/2 cups sugar 2 cups goat’s milk 2 cups cow’s milk 1 teaspoon cornstarch Dash baking soda(Makes 2 cups) Stir half the sugar in small skillet over medium heat for about 7 minutes, until medium golden-brown and free of lumps. Remove from heat. Combine milks; pour about one fourth
1 cup cake flour2 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon each nutmeg and cinnamon1/4 teaspoon each ground cloves, mace, and ground ginger1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups butter, at room temperature2 cups granulated sugar3 eggs3 1/2 cups chopped Granny Smith apples, unpeeled3/4 cup chopped roasted pecans1 cup raisins, plumped
1 1/2 cups chopped onion 1 1/2 cups chopped celery 1 1/2 cups chopped red and green peppers 10 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon each red, black, and white pepper Salt, to taste 1/3 cup chopped parsley 5 cups crumbled dry cornbread 1 pound crawfish tails, shelled 2 cups chicken stock
1 cup bourbon 1/4 cup minced shallots Zest of 1 orange 1 twelve-ounce package fresh cranberries 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground black pepperIn small saucepan combine bourbon, shallots, and orange zest. Bring to boil over medium heat, and simmer until syrupy, about 10 minutes. Add cranberries and sugar, and
1/2 teaspoon salt Grated rind of 2 lemons 5 eggs 2 1/3 cups sugar 3 cups unsifted all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 cups heavy cream 6 ounces chopped dried apricots 1 cup chopped walnuts Juice of 2 lemonsPreheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and
“Rice pudding is one of my favorite dishes—we used to have it once a week when I was growing up in England,” Bruce Auden says of the inspiration for this autumnal dessert. “But you can never order it in a restaurant.” When Auden, the executive chef at the Fairmount Restaurant
Serves 4 Preparation Time: 5 Minutes Cooking Time: 15 Minutes6 strips slab bacon 1 head red cabbage, core removed, finely shredded in food processor, and cut into 3-inch strips 2/3 cup Spanish sherry wine vinegar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 6 ounces Texas goat cheese,
Serves 4Preparation Time: 5 MinutesCooking Time: About 10 Minutes4 large, firm pears (Bartlett, Anjou, Bosc, or Colorado), peeled, cored, and cut into eighths2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted4 tablespoons sugar3 tablespoons heavy creamPreheat oven to 450 degrees. Mix all ingredients in bowl. Put mixture in glass or porcelain baking dish. Bake
Serves 4 Preparation Time: 5 Minutes Cooking Time: 20 to 30 Minutes8 small (4-ounce) or 4 large (8-ounce) quail, split down the back and flattened 1/2 cup flour mixed with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon thyme 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 shallots, minced 16
Anthony Frederick’s Crawfish Etouffée1 stick margarine 1/4 cup flour 1 cup chopped green onion 1 cup chopped yellow onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1/2 cup chopped celery 3 small fresh bay leaves 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme 5 teaspoons chopped fresh basil 1 stick
Chris “Whip” Layton’s Two-Tone Chili2 bottles dark beer (Dos Equis) or 2 cans (15 ounces each) chicken stock Juice of 4 limes 6 tablespoons Pickapeppa steak sauce 3 pounds venison stew meat 5 slices bacon 1 large white onion, coarsely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 4 tablespoons chili powder 1
Garry Olah’s Clay-Pot Orange Duckling1 three-to-five-pound duckling Salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 or 4 garlic cloves, crushed 2 or 3 medium oranges, peeled and sliced (reserve rind) 1 tablespoon bottled orange-peel spice 3/4 cup orange juice 1/2 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger 1 teaspoon ground allspice
Robert Tabak’s Smoked and Grilled Shrimp2 pounds large shrimp, shells on 1 tablespoon black pepper 2 teaspoons white pepper 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, or to taste 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 2 teaspoons lemon pepper 2 teaspoons paprika Salt, to taste (optional) 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
The Whistlers’ Orange Pancakes2 eggs 1/4 cup oil 2 cups whole wheat or white flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 to 2 cups orange juice Beat eggs with oil until light. Sift dry ingredients together, and add to eggs. Slowly stir in juice until batter is
Recipe from “Specialty of the House”
John Leeper’s Watermelon Pickle10 pounds peeled watermelon rind (see below)12 pounds granulated sugar1 quart white vinegar18 to 20 drops oil of cinnamon18 to 20 drops oil of clovesCut all green parts from watermelon rind before weighing (if firm, a little of the green may be left on). Cut into pieces,
Olive Hershey’s Peach Ice Cream1 quart milk6 egg yolks3/4 to 1 pound powdered sugar, depending on sweetness desired1 dozen medium-sized ripe peaches1 pint cream Make custard by scalding milk in double boiler. Beat yolks and sugar in bowl. Add to milk. Cook in double boiler until custard thickens, stirring constantly.
The common dewberry takes a leading role in a sophisticated shortcake.
Recipe from “The Calypso Kitchen”
Recipe from “The Calypso Kitchen”
Recipe from “The Calypso Kitchen”
Recipe from “The Calypso Kitchen”
Recipe from “The Calypso Kitchen”
Recipe from “The Calypso Kitchen”
Recipe from Suzanne Makin, Petaluma Bakery, Dallas.Crust3/4 cup vegetable shortening1 cup sugar2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powderPreheat oven to 375 degrees. In large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. In separate bowl, combine flour
Raspberries meet white chocolate.
1 1/2 cups peeled, seeded cucumbers, diced into 1/4-inch cubes 1 cup 1/4-inch diced celery 1/2 cup 1/4-inch diced white onions 1 cup 1/4-inch diced carrots 1 1/2 cup 1/4-inch diced Roma tomatoes 1/2 cup 1/4-inch diced leeks 1/2 cup watercress, chopped 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, grated 4 ounces sour cream 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon each of fresh or dried basil, oregano, and thyme Juice of 2 lemons 2 to 3 tablespoons butter 24 shelled, deveined shrimp, tails
Boneless Smoked Quail6 boned quail, about 3 ounces each 2 teaspoons Lawry’s seasoning salt 2 teaspoons Ac’cent seasoning 1 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper 3/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoningMix spices together, adding water (about 7 to 8 teaspoons) until an almost thin consistency is reached. Be careful not