What a fabulous, fun, frenzied day! The first ever Paella Cook-Off at Pearl was a hit! More than a couple of dozen local and national chefs competed to see who could make the most beautiful, tasty and ‘correct’ paella. PLUS, what was I thinking!!! I competed along with those amazing chefs and so did my […]
Ed Tijerina
Paella Fans I Need You!
Paella fans I need your help!! I’m in a Paella Cook-Off to raise money for the Culinary Institute of America San Antonio. Ed Tijerina (the fab Express News Foodie) and I will be competing with top chefs in an Iron Chef setting. Come cheer us on at the fabulous historic Pearl! I’ll give you the […]
Zesty, Blanca & Margaritas
Blanca Aldaco of Aldaco’s Stone Oak is known around the country for her margaritas – they’ve been featured on the Today Show, and she’s won countless awards for their ‘zesty-ness’. One of my favorites that she prepares is actually called the ‘Zesty’ Margarita, it it has a delightful kick of jalepeno and a spicy salt […]
Ever Tried Lamb Cooked Like This?
Try lamb. It’s a great source of protein and also packs a punch when it comes to zinc and vitamin B12 according to info I’ve seen. I’ve been a huge fan of lamb since discovering the racks sold at Costco that average about $14 for about 6 ribs…not bad! Since then I’ve ventured out and […]
Pretty Party Food Pronto!
These easy Parmesan tuiles make beautiful hor’doerves and can be filled with a variety of different creations. This easy to make recipe was given to me by Boudro’s and they give you step by step instruction on the video link here. The filling has a slight kick to it thanks to a hint of chipotle […]