Articles for November 23rd, 2011

Dallas Food Porn: Lucia by Kevin Marple

posted by Nancy Nichols | November 23rd, 2011 10:32am | filed under Food Porn, Kevin Marple | 6 Comments »


Lucia’s Buttermilk Panna Cotta with fig sorbetto photography by Kevin Marple.
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How to Cook an Italian-Style Turkey by Mario Batali

posted by Nancy Nichols | November 23rd, 2011 10:19am | filed under Celebrity Chefs, Recipes |

I know this is late notice but I just received the monthly newsletter from the James Beard Foundation. On the front page is a recipe for Stuffed Turkey Lombardy-Style by Mario Batali. It’s a turkey breast stuffed with sweet Italian sausage, prosciutto di Parma, and roasted chestnuts.  I want to eat it right now. I don’t know if this is legal but I’m printing it below. Continue reading "How to Cook an Italian-Style Turkey by Mario Batali"

December Issue: Best New Restaurants in Dallas

posted by Nancy Nichols | November 23rd, 2011 10:00am | filed under Awards, oak cliff, Restaurant News | 13 Comments »

What a difference a year makes. Last year we struggled to find ten great new restaurants. This year, Teresa Gubbins and I had to slash and burn our way through a jungle of start ups. We tossed a few tomatoes at each other when  picking the Restaurant of the Year. The final two were Lucia and Mesa. If I hadn’t had several service issues with Lucia, the outcome may have been different. And truth be told, I yearn for the oxtails in hoja santa sauce at Mesa on a daily basis.

Check out the list and Kevin Marple’s exquisite food photography and tell us what you think.

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What to Drink Now: A Non-traditional Thanksgiving

posted by Hayley Hamilton | November 23rd, 2011 9:45am | filed under cocktails, Thanksgiving, Wine & Spirits |

If cocktails are your thing and you prefer to celebrate the holiday with a spirited toast celebrating all the flavors of the holidays, withonly a portion of the calories, try mixing up one of the tasty treats.  They are guaranteed to put you in the festive spirit, just don’t have too many…just like turkey and dressing, everything in moderation.

Pumpkin Pie Martini

 Directions:

  • Add vodka and pumpkin pie syrup to a cocktail shaker
  • Shake well and strain into a martini glass rimmed with cinnamon sugar
  • Garnish with an orange slice

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