It’s darn near a requirement that if you live in Texas, you love a good beef brisket. At a minimum, if you don’t, you’ll get looked at funny at a family BBQ. I grew up in Southeast Missouri, where we had embraced the Memphis-style BBQ […]
The best part of cooking for people you love, is those people loving what you cook. For cooks and chefs, the kitchen is our “stage.” For me, it’s where I am able to express my creativity. As a CEO, being creative isn’t necessarily the biggest […]
Chili is a fall staple here in Texas. It’s a meal you can easily stretch, reinvent as leftovers, is filling and just about everyone loves it. I’ve made a lot of different varieties over the years but have settled in with this one (an amalgamation […]
The New York Times Food section is one of my favorite sources for Sunday suppers. And, this recipe for Beef Bourguignon is a fantastic reason why. It’s divine. Truly. I’ve made a dozen different takes on this dish and this is by far the most […]
I love comfort food – especially on a crisp, fall evening. We don’t have a lot of those days in Houston, Texas. But, when we do, I take advantage of it by cooking a warm, comforting stew. And, sometimes when it’s hot outside and I’m […]
I’m always looking for ways to decrease our carbs when planning the week’s menu. We love tacos, but the carb count on a flour or corn tortilla adds up quickly. But, we’ve discovered that with good flavored meat and toppings, a lettuce taco is just […]
I’m fortunate to have a husband who is a grilling genius. He’s perfected steaks, chicken, pork – really anything I throw at him. One of the best grilling dishes in his repertoire is Flank Steak. The key is buying the meat from a good […]
