A festival favorite
Fresh, local ingredients are key to this popular crawfish dish Crawfish Monica is a popular dish in the coastal region of East Texas and Louisiana. The dish is the creation of Chef Pierre Hilzim, who...
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Smooth and silky, this dessert is like an Italian love song Budino is a rich and delicious chocolate pudding made with a classic Italian method. It boasts a heavenly texture — firm on the spoon, while...
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This blue crab quiche makes for a breezy coastal brunch Blue crab season lasts 11 months on the Texas coast, shutting down only in February so the state can retrieve abandoned traps. Crabbing is one of...
View Article‘Liquid soul’
How a red beverage became a staple at African American celebrations Adrian Miller calls it “liquid soul.” Miller, author of the James Beard award-winning “Soul Food: The Surprising Story of an American...
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This venerable confection is Europe’s oldest, but it’s easy to make Crema Catalana often is confused with the French crème brûlée. Several things differentiate the two. First, crema Catalana is made...
View ArticleEasier elotes
There’s a no-grill way to enjoy this classic Mexican street food Elotes, the classic Mexican street food of corn on the cob charred on the grill, is quickly becoming a popular Texas snack food. But...
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Nuns created this sinfully good Spanish street snack Leche frita, which translates to “fried milk,”is a popular dessert and street treat in Spain. Nuns created the first versions and sold them to help...
View ArticleBounty of the sea
Gulf-caught shrimp is the star of this creamy, classic dish The Texas Gulf Coast boasts an enviable seafood bounty. Ways to prepare fresh seafood are abundant, too, reflecting the many cultural...
View ArticleMedieval marvel
Invented by monks, lebkuchen is a German Christmas tradition The gingerbread-like treat known as lebkuchen was invented by medieval monks in Franconia, Germany, in the 13th century. Lebkuchen bakers...
View ArticleChow-chow down
This condiment’s origins are vague, but Texans relish it Chow-chow is a chunky pickled relish served throughout the South with anything and everything, ranging from beans to greens, hot dogs,...
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