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Better with Butter

To-Die-For Recipe: Brennan’s Pasta Ellen

Cook like the pros.

03/01/2016 By Catherine Matusow

Bug Out

How to Host Your Own Crawfish Boil at Home

An eight-panel guide to cooking those bugs up right.

03/01/2016 By Alice Levitt Illustrations by Kyle Fewell

Best of Houstonia

65 Winter Must-Do’s

Explore the Houston that’s been in hibernation or stay inside and make hot cocoa—it’s up to you, but we’ll help you make the most of these precious cool months.

11/29/2015 By Houstonia Staff

Recipe

Sparkling Wine: Cocktail Triple Threat?

If Champagne makes the party, then imagine what a Champagne Cocktail can do.

11/29/2015 By Nicholas L. Hall

Gourd's the Word

Celebrate National Pumpkin Day with Our 5 Favorite Recipes

Pumpkin pie? Of course But what about pumpkin curry?

10/26/2015 By Trishna Buch

Rise and Shine

4 Irresistable Recipes for Celebrating National Pancake Day

This year, the holiday falls on a Saturday—all the more reason to stay in and try your hand at one of these over-the-top pancake recipes.

09/21/2015 By Akshaya Iyer

Cocktails

Recipe: The Immortal Zazerac

Julep’s Alba Huerta brings us this summery bourbon cocktail with plenty of brrrr.

09/01/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Ear This

Star Ingredient of the Season: Corn on the Cob

Corn plays a supporting role well at summer barbecues and picnics, but the fried corn on the cob at Ray's is a star all on its own.

07/20/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Feature

Cook Like a Houstonian!

Essential dishes for the home chef

05/31/2015

Recipe

Making Homemade Ice Cream with Fat Cat Creamery’s Sarah Johnston

The owner of the artisanal ice cream shop shares her secrets.

05/31/2015 By Scott Vogel Photography by Todd Spoth

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How to Prepare Ceviche the Andes Café Way with David Guerrero

The Ecuadorian-born chef teaches us how to make his famous ceviche de pescado.

05/31/2015 By Michael Hardy Photography by Todd Spoth

Recipe

10 Reasons Your Barbecue Isn’t as Good as Ronnie Killen’s

Beef up your skills with brisket advice from one of Houston’s most celebrated pitmasters.

05/31/2015 By Jeff Balke Photography by Todd Spoth

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Make Authentic Banh Mi with Kim Vu

The chef at Pho One shares what many Vietnamese restaurants won’t—her recipe for chargrilled pork banh mi.

05/31/2015 By Catherine Matusow Photography by Todd Spoth

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Making Chicken Enchiladas with Sylvia Casares

The owner of the eponymous Mexican chain shares the recipe that started it all.

05/31/2015 Photography by Todd Spoth By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Recipe

Bernie’s Burger Bus’ Recipe for Perfect Burgers

Wow your guests this summer with tips and tricks from Bernie’s burger guru Justin Turner.

05/31/2015 Photography by Todd Spoth and Katharine Shilcutt

Recipes

Mastering the Art of Houston Cooking

Essential dishes for the home chef

05/31/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt, Catherine Matusow, Scott Vogel, Michael Hardy, Sarah Rufca Nielsen, and Jeff Balke

Pour

How Houston Made Margarita History (Plus, a Recipe!)

The trend that’s taken the margarita world by storm started right here in the Bayou City.

05/03/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Recipe

Meatless Monday: Shakshuka, or Eggs for Dinner

This North African and Middle Eastern staple makes a simple, quick, and delicious dinner.

02/16/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Comfort Food

Recipe: The Creamiest Grits

No shortcuts or instant mixes here, but your hard work will pay off.

02/15/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Comfort Food

Recipe: Bacon-Braised Greens

As with most things in life, the answer is bacon.

02/15/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

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