Recipes
May 25, 2021
Recipe: Fresh Mint Panna Cotta With Blackberries
This light, fresh springtime dessert is sophisticated enough to impress any dinner-party guest, but it comes together with a foolproof four-step recipe.
Dessert
Recipes
May 25, 2021
Recipe: Fresh Mint Panna Cotta With Blackberries
This light, fresh springtime dessert is sophisticated enough to impress any dinner-party guest, but it comes together with a foolproof four-step recipe.
BBQ Recipes
October 30, 2020
Truth Barbeque’s Triple Chocolate Cake
Leonard Botello IV shares a longtime family recipe that’s become a staple at the Houston joint.
Tacos
September 7, 2020
This Fort Worth Dessert Shop Has Perfected the Paleta
Alma’s Paleteria stands out for its emphasis on fresh, natural ingredients.
Recipes
October 31, 2013
Halloween Blood Orange Cake
From pastry chef Steven Cak, of Olive and June restaurant, in Austin.
Eat My Words
September 17, 2013
Pop-up Cake Shop to Open in Houston
Part of the attraction is the chance to win a replica of the infamous "Armadillo Cake," from Steel Magnolias.
Food & Drink
January 20, 2013
Tres Leches Cake
This three-milk cake from Cafe Central in El Paso is sweet and moist.
Food & Drink
January 20, 2013
State Fare
A cake that gets to the heart of the batter from Austin’s Rather Sweet Bakery.
Recipes
January 20, 2013
Rhubarb-Berry Sorbet
From Ann Clark, director of La Bonne Cuisine School in Austin.
Recipes
January 20, 2013
Bread Pudding Souffle
Bread Pudding Soufflé With Whiskey sauce 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), softened 5 eggs, beaten 1 pint heavy cream Dash of cinnamon 1 tablespoon vanilla 1/4 cup raisins 12 slices fresh of stale French bread, each 1 inch thick Soufflé 6 eggs, separated 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Recipes
January 20, 2013
Jennivine’s Bread Pudding
Make use of leftover bread with this recipe from Jenni Messina, who owned Dallas’s Jennivine’s Restaurant and Culinary Center.
Food & Drink
January 20, 2013
A Grande Finale
A Southern sweet lightens up to become an airy cloud of home confection.
Recipes
January 20, 2013
White Satin Raspberry Tart
Recipe from Suzanne Makin, Petaluma Bakery, Dallas. Crust 3/4 cup vegetable shortening 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and
Recipes
January 20, 2013
Whiskey Sauce
1 cup sugar 1 cup heavy cream 1 cinnamon stick of dash of ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon bourbon Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl, cream sugar and butter. Mix in eggs, cream, cinnamon, vanilla, and raisins. Pour mixture
Eat My Words
June 30, 2011
Trailer Thursday: Coolhaus’s deliriously good mint-chip-and-double-chocolate-cookie ice cream sandwiches
Picture this: It’s one of those brutally hot days, when the Texas air is as still and thick as homespun cream. Far in a South Austin field, behind a row of trailers, there’s a girl. She’s standing in a tiny patch of shade, holding something in each hand. Closer,
Eat My Words
January 20, 2011
Trailer Thursday: Holy Cacao
I already know what some of you are thinking. “Cake balls,” you scoff. “That’s so 2009.” Well, it’s 2011, and Holy Cacao’s cake balls are here to stay, for a good reason. These beauties are moist, fluffy, and served in perfect little portions. If you’re a peanut
Eat My Words
June 24, 2010
Trailer Thursday: Bananarchy
Yes, folks, I just had a birthday. And no, I won’t tell you how old I am this year. But I will tell you about the best thing that happened to me on that lovely day: a visit to Bananarchy, in South Austin! Here’s how it works. Order either
Food & Drink
October 31, 2009
Brown Sugar Ice Cream Sandwiches
Recipe from Randy Rucker, formerly of the Rainbow Lodge Houston.
Recipes
April 1, 2003
Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake
A recipe from Helen Corbitt, who reigned as Neiman Marcus's head chef for seventeen years.
Food & Drink
April 30, 1996
Holy Cacao!
Introducing El Rey, the Venezuelan chocolate that is wowing chefs everywhere, thanks to the efforts of a Texan with a taste for treats.
Recipes
November 1, 1985
Johnny B’s Lime Rickey
Fast becoming a master soda jerk, Marilyn Shackelford, manager of Johnny B’s Old-Fashioned Soda Fountain, showed us how to make a fresh Lime Rickey at home. 1 juicy lime Crushed ice 1 1/2 oz. cherry syrup (Jubilee brand is good) Fill a pint glass with crushed ice. Squeeze in juice
Recipes
August 31, 1985
Geranium Cream
Recipe From Liberty Bar, San Antonio Serve alone as a dessert with blackberry sauce, or with pancakes or French toast for brunch. 3/4 lb butter 3 lbs cream cheese 1 cup sugar 2 cup whipping cream 2 oz rose geranium leaves Slice butter and cream cheese thin. Finely chop geranium
Recipes
September 30, 1978
Oranges Grand Marnier
Lettuce Entertain You Menu 4 Garlic SoupBlack Bean EnchiladasOranges Grand Marnier 4 oranges, peeled and sliced crosswise and membranes removed 1/4 to 1/2 cup Grand Marnier 2 to 3 Tbsp slivered almonds 3 to 4 Tbsp chopped fresh mint Toss the orange slices with the mint and
Recipes
September 30, 1978
Pears Poached in Red Wine
Lettuce Entertain You Menu 1 A Different Onion SoupSpinach TimbalePears Poached in Red Wine 2 cups red wine 1/4 cup crème de cassis 1/2 cup raisins stick of cinnamon 1/2 cup honey 4 pears, sliced, cored whipped cream slivered almonds Simmer the wine, crème de cassis,
Recipes
September 30, 1978
Strawberry-Cassis Sherbet
Recipe from Lettuce Entertain You. 3 egg whites 1/3 cup water 3/4 cup honey 3 cups pureed strawberries 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup crème de cassis Grand Marnier (optional) Beat the egg whites until stiff. Boil the water and honey in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan for several minutes over
Recipes
September 30, 1978
Bavarian Creme au Cafe
Lettuce Entertain You—Menu 3HoumosCream of Raw and Cooked Mushroom SoupSpanokopita Bavarian Crème au Café 2 Tbsp plain unflavored gelatin 1/2 cup strong coffee in a small bowl or pan 3/4 cup honey 8 egg yolks in a heavy-bottomed saucepan 1 1/2 cups milk in a second saucepan