This is a recipe I created on a Sunday afternoon while frying up some fresh fish. I love the flavor of Guacamole with my Mexican seafood dishes, so I decided to try adding some fresh avocado to a batch of Jalapeno Tarter sauce, well it came out fantastic! I hope … Continue reading
The Ten Commandments of Grilling
This is a list of guidelines that will keep you safe and on track when grilling, I hope you will print this and post it by where you keep your grill.
An easy cure for Fire Ant stings
This weekend I was working in my garden and stuck my hand into a fire ant mound. After dancing around trying to free myself from the stinging herd that quickly covered my hand I was standing there wondering what to do. Normally in the past, I would just get back … Continue reading
Grilling up the Perfect Steak
Enjoying a steak dinner has been a favorite meal for me back as far as I can remember. At least once a month on Sunday afternoons, dad would fire up the charcoal grill and would make some of the most delicious rib eye steaks you could ever ask for. There … Continue reading
Gumbo
Gumbo is a mainstay in Louisiana. We love it here in Texas, too, and it can be made with a variety of meats. This is my version of two varieties. It is flavorful, and will warm you to the bone. Making gumbo is not for the fast food cook, … Continue reading
The Turkey Tryptophan Myth
This story was written by Justine Sterling, and I thought it was appropriate for you football-loving, post-meal-napping, fishing and hunting guys and gals. As you ready yourself for the impending Thanksgiving feast we know you’ll also be preparing for one of the holiday’s best traditions: the post meal nap. Ask … Continue reading
Fishing under the birds!
This is a special time for fishing. Saturday morning we eased the boat into the water about 4:00 AM and started fishing the green lights along the shores of San Leon and we could tell from the immediate hookups it was going to be a great morning. We cruised back … Continue reading
Wild Game Dinners , cooking demonstrations and classes
I have received many inquiries about catering and wild game dinners, so I thought I would give some information for future events. If you have a ranch, lease or a weekend getaway , and like to entertain customers and friends, The Texas Gourmet can be hired to come out and … Continue reading
Stir Fried Green Beans
When my kids were small, they didn’t care for green beans or many other vegetables so I developed this version in a way I knew they would at least try them.( Come on , who doesn’t like bacon) They can’t get enough of them now and I bet your crew … Continue reading
