3/4 cup sugarJuice of 1/2 lemon2 pears, peeled, seeded, and quartered2 packages gelatin powder, soaked in 1/2 cup cold water9 ounces white chocolate6 egg yolks3 ounces dark rum1 cup heavy cream4 egg whitesPinch cream of tartarBring sugar, juice, and 1/4 cup water to boil. Add pears; boil until very soft.
Chef Richard Kaplan whips rum and pears into a white-chocolate cloud.
Our second annual peek into household recipe files across the state reveals a cornucopia of ethnic treats, including Creole-style oysters and a cheesy seafood staple from the isles of Greece.
3 pounds fresh Pacific whitefish, snapper, or speckled trout 6 limes 3 to 4 tomatoes, chopped 3 to 5 jalapeños, seeded and chopped 1 larger onion, chopped 1/4 to 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped 1 garlic clove, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and black pepper, to tasteCut fish into 1/2-inch
DoughMakes 4 Twelve-Inch Pizzas1 package rapid-rise yeast 1 cup warm water 1/8 teaspoon salt 3 cups unbleached white flour 8 tablespoons olive oilDissolve yeast in water. Let proof a few minutes; then add salt. On smooth clean surface, make mound of flour with well in center. Pour yeast mixture into
1 quart oysters, drained2 cups Italian bread crumbs (Progresso)1 cup grated Parmesan cheese3 tablespoons chopped parsleyJuice of 2 lemons3/4 cup olive oil1 garlic clove, crushed1/2 to 1 tablespoon crushed red pepperSalt, to tastePut oysters in baking dish. Mix remaining ingredients together. Top oysters with mixture. Bake at 350 degrees until
2 pounds broccoli 2 medium onions 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 3/4 teaspoons curry powder 2 cans regular-strength chicken broth (14 ounces each) Sour cream (optional, for chilled soup)Trim tough stem ends from broccoli. Cut off 1 cup tiny florets from broccoli, steam separately until tender, and set aside
Recipe from Rob Mosbacher, Jr.Meatballs3/4 pound ground beef 1/4 pound ground pork 1 cup fine dry Italian bread crumbs 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional) 1 sprig parsley 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 cup milk 2 eggs, beaten Salt and pepper, to taste 3 tablespoons vegetable oilSauce1 onion, chopped 1
Recipe from Gourmet Gals, 9725 Anderson Mill Road, Austin.
From a small catering business in Amarillo to their present incarnation in Austin, where they’ve feted British royalty (Prince Charles) and Texas common folk, Gourmet Gals are all over the map. This simple cobbler has an appealing, almost puddinglike consistency. “With the trends in Southwestern cuisine, we’ve kind of overlooked
Preparation Time: 8 minutes1 pint each of fresh strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar 1/4 cup Chambord (black raspberry liqueur) Fresh mint sprigs (for garnish)Sprinkle cleaned berries with sugar and liqueur. Chill.From Quick Cuisine: Shellfish Intentions originally featured in Domain, July/August 1989
Up for crab.
Recipe from Quick Cuisine: Shellfish Intentions.
Recipe from Quick Cuisine: Shellfish Intentions.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large or 2 small red onions, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, mashed 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme 6 ounces Texas goat cheese, crumbled 5 large eggs 1/3 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 1
6 large ripe tomatoes, chopped (peel if skins are tough) 1 cup chopped canned tomatoes, with juice (or increase fresh tomatoes to 8) 4 to 5 fresh serrano chiles, seeded and chopped 1 medium red onion, chopped 2 to 3 fresh jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced
Hot like summer, as refreshing as a breaking wave, standard Mexican salsas are taking on new guises. Now they’re as likely to be a topping for grilled fish as a dip for chips.
1/2 pound serrano chiles, stems removed4 cloves garlic, peeled1 1/2 bunches cilantro1 to 2 medium-sized tomatillos, quartered1/2 tablespoon salt1 tablespoon white vinegarPut serrano chiles and garlic in blender or food processor with 1/2 tablespoon of water. Pulse lightly until chopped but not liquefied. Set aside. In food processor, blend cilantro,
12 ripe plum tomatoes 1 small yellow onion, coarsely chopped 6 cloves garlic 5 serrano chiles Small bunch of cilantro 2 to 4 chipotle chiles, canned Salt and pepper, to taste Lime juice, to tastePlace tomatoes in roasting pan like billiard balls in a rack. Add onion, garlic, and serrano
1 ripe pineapple, peeled and diced 1 red bell pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded, and diced 1 tablespoon green peppercorns 2 tablespoons brine from peppercorns 1 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons ginger juice (scrape fresh ginger-root and squeeze out juice) 1 ounce rice-wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 1 tablespoon nam pla (Thai
1/4 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup (or more) orange juice 1 ounce each of yogurt and tahini paste Dash of harissa sauce 1 clove garlic 1 cup olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced 1 medium red onion, diced 2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and
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
Finishing the hat.
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
Dutch-born Victor Gielisse experiments with a world of culinary influences in his Dallas restaurant, mixing in everything from Cajun and Italian classics to lessons learned at moeder’s knee.
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
Jackson Hicks elevates the berry.
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
How every cook can concoct the classic Southwestern flavor of cabrito.
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
New Year’s Eve inspires people to do things more exuberantly than they would the rest of the year. With that in mind, Galveston restaurateur and caterer Zan Millner has prepared a spread with the right combination of frivolity and sustenance to fuel a late-night party and herald the new year.“I
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
Savoring Christmas in Beaumont.
A triple treat from Routh Street.
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
Brunch: The civilized meal for spring.
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.”
