Good Taste Recipes

Mango Avocado Tropical Salad
Savory Braised Beef Sopes...
Guava Glazed Beer Can Chicken
Tropical Mojito Sparkling Tea!
Colossal Razzle Dazzle Burgers!

Soup | Sides | Dessert | Salad | Cocktail | Entree | Appetizer

Curtis Stone’s Homemade Crab Cakes

"Brunch can take awhile, so start slowly with a fresh fruit platter and amazing coffee, then work your way up to omelets and mimosas. These crab cakes make a delectable feature dish at any style of brunch." - Curtis Stone

Cocktail

Tropical Mojito Sparkling Tea

Cool off with this sensational citrus-based cocktail from my friend/nutritionist Rosie Benner.

Dessert

Houstonian Chocolate Éclairs

Delicious éclairs from the pastry kitchen at the fabulous Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa. If you don't want to try your hand at this recipe, you can always leave it to the professionals and pick some up as well! To watch how it's made -- CLICK HERE. Enjoy!

Entree

Guava Glazed Beer Can Chicken

Another delicious submission from Rosie Benner, former Nutrition/Culinary Specialist at HEB Grocery Company. A summertime staple! CLICK HERE to watch it come together...

Salad

Mango Avocado Tropical Salad

Talk about refreshing! A tropical salad that makes the most of its seasonal ingredients...

Sides

Juicy Blackberry Sauce

This juicy blackberry sauce recipe makes 1 ½ cups, and is PERFECT on a multitude of appetizers, entrees and desserts. Yum!

Soup

Dungeness Crab Chowder with Anchor Steam Beer and Muenster Cheese

I found this gem at the historic Westin St. Francis in San Francisco. It's one of their most famous dishes they've been serving in their restaurant for 20 years! The yield for this recipe is 6-8 8oz. servings.

Entree

Braised Beef Sopes

Delicious little morsels! These braised short ribs come from Chef Jeffrey Balfour of Citrus at Hotel Valencia Riverwalk in San Antonio. Made in Sysco Central Texas kitchens :).

Entree

Highly Acclaimed Razzle Dazzle Burgers

Made with raspberry-chipotle spread, cilantro-pecan pesto, raspberry-avocado salsa, and salted caramel bacon, Janette Nowak's bombshell of a burger was a finalist in the 2012 Build a Better Burger recipe contest sponsored by Sutter Home. Her husband David was kind enough to share with Goodtaste! Enjoy!

Entree

Curtis Stone's Sautéed Wild Mushrooms, On Toasted Bagel with Prosciutto and Poached Eggs

"While the menu options are endless, so are the styles of brunch. Play some nice music, pour through the paper, play a round of croquet, or challenge your dad or a guest to a game of Gin Rummy. After all, brunch is the meal that has something for everyone." - Curtis Stone

Entree

Curtis Stone’s Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Chives

"You’ll have brunch whipped up in a jiffy with this egg and salmon brunch combo. Most of us show up hungry for brunch, however, so put out a fruit platter, some yogurt and granola, or a spread of smoked salmon and bagels for your guests to nibble on when they arrive. And be sure to pace the meal: People should feel like they could go for a hike after leaving the table." - Curtis Stone.

Entree

Curtis Stone’s Whole-Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes with Strawberry-Maple Syrup

"One of my best memories is watching my mum flipping her perfect blueberry pancakes on the griddle as we lounged by the table reading the paper. For the freshest, fluffiest pancakes and waffles, prepare batters just before cooking. If the batter sits too long, it will start to ferment, giving these breakfast goodies a sour flavor." - Curtis Stone. As featured on The Saturday Evening Post!

Cocktail

Spicy Sangre Orange Peligroso Margarita

Zounds - that's zesty! A delicious margarita made with Peligroso tequila and just a dash of spice. For more info, please visit: http://www.peligrosotequila.com/

Entree

Hugo's Chile Rellenos

Straight from the kitchen of Chef Hugo Ortega...one chile stuffed with chicken and Chihuahua cheese, served with arroz a la Mexicana and frijoles a la olla.

Entree

Sticky Biscuits

Mom will ADORE these on Mother's Day, but these beautiful biscuits are good any time of year! Color up brunch today!

Entree

Breakfast Quiche

These are fun to make with the kiddos - and turn out beautiful! Breakfast couldn't be any better...

Entree

Los Tios Pechuga Rellena

Los Tios Mexican Restaurant lets loose the recipe to a house special...their pechuga rellena. Stuffed chicken breast perfection!

Entree

Central Market's Breakfast Pizza

The pros at Central Market's Cooking School provided this gem...a crispy, cheesy, breakfast pizza with all your favorite ingredients. Bite into happiness first thing in the morning!

Cocktail

Rosie Benner's Aquas Frescas

Refreshing and rejuvenating! All natural ingredients and so easy to create. Good for ANY occasion. To watch how it's made, Click Here.

Entree

Chicken Rigatoni Pasta

Get down to business with this delicious rigatoni from Arturo Boada Cuisine. Grilled chicken, sweet peas, mushroom, prosciutto, and suga rosa sauce. Just how I like my pasta! Enjoy.

Entree

Mussels Tomatillo

Fresh mussels you'll find only at Arturo Boada Cuisine. Sautéed in a Tomatillo Jalapeno Cilantro sauce. Dig in!

Entree

Camarones en Hamaca Henesy

This is my favorite dish at Arturo Boada Cuisine in Houston! Sautéed shrimp with hearts of palm, tomato, cilantro in a soy-ginger sauce on a bed of sweet plantains...enjoy!

Dessert

Pink Lemonade Cupcakes & Frosting

Just as delicious as they sound...many thanks to Butter & Company Catering in Houston for the recipe. Enjoy everyone!

Dessert

Valrhona Chocolate Mousse with Candied Orange, Pistachio Purée, and Nasturtium Ice Cream

On a recent trip to San Francisco, we dined at the noble Acquerello restaurant...an icon among Italian restaurants around the world. The setting is a beautifully redesigned chapel. The food is simply spectacular. We concluded our meal with a dark chocolate creation that is simply one of the best chocolate desserts I've ever tasted.

Entree

Texas Style Hollandaise Sauce & Crabcakes

This so easy and comes together in a flash. Who doesn't feel like eating 'breakfast' for dinner sometimes? Everything you need to make this dish is right at H-E-B! Watch the video HERE. Enjoy!

Soup

Haven's Wild Boar Chili

This signature dish from Haven sure is hearty - and available year-round! The lean cut allows for more intense flavors. The aromas take you back to an era of chuck wagons in old-time Texas...supremely meaty!

Cocktail

The Rodeo Clown

A terrific cocktail that's a spin on the traditional Sazerac. Enjoy!

Entree

Casserole Queens Green Chile Chicken & Rice Bake

This tasty casserole is gluten free and part of the Casserole Queens' HUNGRY series. Thanks to these lovely gals for the recipe - perfect for tailgates, get-togethers and large family gatherings.

Sides

Casserole Queens Spicy Mac and Cheese

I'm lucky to have this recipe from the Casserole Queens! This mac and cheese relies on a few more greens then you're used to - the green onion in particular for that extra pop! Enjoy everyone.

Entree

Texas Akaushi Beef Lasagna

HeartBrand Akaushi is as good as it gets when it comes to beef. Not only in its buttery, melt-in-your-mouth taste, but also with regards to its health benefits. To learn more about the origins of this recipe, CLICK HERE. This incredible Texas Akaushi Beef Lasagna comes from Executive Chef of Quattro, Maurizio Ferrarese.

Soup

Sambuca Spicy Vodka Cream Sauce

The sauce is boss, and an excellent flavor booster on the Cosmo pizza at Sambuca Restaurant in Houston. I was lucky to source the recipe. Bravo!

Dessert

Starbucks Copycat: Mocha Almond Espresso Frappuccino

It's not quite Starbucks; it's homemade - and that always tastes better! Follow these quick and easy steps, and you'll be out the door with your frappuccino on-the-go in no time!

Sides

Copycat Red Lobster Cheese Biscuits

Just like the name suggests, these biscuits are fluffy and crispy -- and generously cheesy. They make a great add-on to an already full plate! Makes 10 biscuits.

Dessert

Copycat Snickers Bars

It may look like a Snickers Bar -- but look again! These taste amazing...just be sure you have the correct equipment. You'll need the following: Candy Thermometer, Electric Mixer, 11 x 7-inch pan & Double Boiler, Foil & Parchment Paper. Enjoy!

Entree

Zinc's 'Sloppy Joe' Lamb Sliders!

Sloppy Joe Sliders made with luscious lamb! Chef Manuel Elizondo of Zinc Bistro & Wine Bar shows you how they come together in this video...Zinc's Lamb Sliders offer 3 per order.

Cocktail

NAO Margarita

New World American Flavors serves their namesake with pride...a crisp and clean margarita for any time of year!

Soup

Grilled Tomato Gazpacho

Grill the vegetables for this refreshing soup earlier in the day or even the night before. We sometimes serve the gazpacho in clear Spanish wine tumblers to show off the rich color.

Dessert

Italian Cream Cake

A cream cake for any occasion! That's what you'll find at Ooh La La Dessert Boutique in Houston. Something sweet for someone sweet!

Sides

Jamie Oliver's Brilliant Broccoli

Broccoli sometimes it gets a bad rap but, like anything, if you give it a bit of love and cook it just right, it's going to taste delicious – a little bit of butter and some salt and pepper make this a perfect side for practically any dish!

Salad

Jamie Oliver's Caesar on the Lighter Side

"I've made up my own version of the classic Caesar salad which is a little bit healthier on the dressing - it's all about taking influences from the original dish and bigging up the falvours and textures where you can. If you have some leftover roast chicken, adding it to this salad is a great way of using it up." - Chef Jamie

Soup

Mango Avocado Tropical Salad

Savory Braised Beef Sopes...

Guava Glazed Beer Can Chicken

Tropical Mojito Sparkling Tea!

Colossal Razzle Dazzle Burgers!

Soup | Sides | Dessert | Salad | Cocktail | Entree | Appetizer