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
Monthly Archives: November 2011
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
Dziuk’s Smokehouse in Castroville, Tx.
If your trip to the hunting lease takes you anywhere close to San Antonio I recommend you take a short detour and cruise over to Castroville, just outside of San Antonio to stop off at Dziuk’s Smokehouse. The place is super clean , which is a plus in … Continue reading
Spaghetti Sauce w/Eggplant
I can remember as a kid my mother making spaghetti sauce and how our home would be filled with the tantalizing aromas of garlic, tomato, and herbs that made us really hungry for dinner. This is pretty close to my mother’s recipe with the addition of eggplant, which adds not … Continue reading
Holiday Dessert: Apple Pecan Pie
This recipe was shown to me by a sweet little lady named Amy Elmer in Hackberry, Louisiana. She was the head cook in the kitchen at Hackberry Rod and Gun Club, and was kind enough to allow me and the film crew from the Academy Outdoors Television show to shoot a … Continue reading
STUFFED ZUCCHINI
Whenever we are getting ready to head out to the deer camp or the fishing cabin we are always trying to come up with something different but not too hard to make. This is a delicious dish that you will make again at home, also good for a cool evening! … Continue reading
