Houston caterer Byron Franklin’s holiday coffee reflects his Texas upbringing and years of study in Vienna. Franklin, born and raised in Baytown, has no formula or fixed menus for his clients, but his own tastes run to the traditional and formal. “Everybody is different,” says Franklin. “My philosophy is, regardless
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
A Southern sweet lightens up to become an airy cloud of home confection.
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
The obvious signs of a catered party–rented chafing dishes, mirrored trays, snap–draped tables, and starchy flowers–are nowhere to be seen at a function by Food Company, a three-year-old catering concern. Instead, the food is a straightforward interpretation of New American cuisine, and the table arrangements have a natural look that
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,
A bird in the pan is worth two in the bush, especially when it’s quail.
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
Culinary secrets revealed: You know that famous dish that your best friend always fixes? Well, we raided the kitchen and found the recipe.
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.
Recipe from “A Grand Finale”
The common dewberry takes a leading role in a sophisticated shortcake.
Recipe from “The Calypso Kitchen”
Like the climate it comes from, Jamaican food is hot, bright, and unforgettable. Four Seasons chef Robert McGrath cooks to a Tex-reggae beat in an electrifying summer menu.
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.
Lighter fare for a springtime menu.
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
The resourceful chefs at Hudson’s on the Bend don’t always follow the nouvelle script: their robust improvisations, both ethnic and elegant, result in more rewarding meals.
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
Recipe from chef Jeff Blank, Hudson’s on the Bend.1 12-ounce lamb loin filet 2 pounds lamb bones 2 medium onions 1 stalk celery 3 carrots 5 bay leaves 2 sprigs rosemary 1/2 cup whole mint and 2 teaspoons chopped mint 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns 1/2 cup brown sugar 3
Most recipes for game birds amount to long, slow overkill. Only quick, hot cooking ensures that red-meat birds retain their rich flavor.
From “What’s Good For the Goose”
Specialties of the season make for a chil-proof midwinter meal.
1 cup sugar1 cup heavy cream1 cinnamon stick of dash of ground cinnamon1 tablespoon unsalted butter1/2 teaspoon cornstarch1/4 cup water1 tablespoon bourbonPreheat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl, cream sugar and butter. Mix in eggs, cream, cinnamon, vanilla, and raisins. Pour mixture into 1 3/4-inch-deep, 9-inch-square pan. Arrange bread
From “Quick Cuisine: Winter’s Bounty”
From “Quick Cuisine: Winter’s Bounty”
From “What’s Good For the Goose”
For a winter night’s meal, making a pot of roasted acorn squash soup will warm your kitchen and your bones.
