Aged Cheddar and Bacon in Puff Pastry

Crostini with Blarney Castle Cheese and Sundried Tomato Pesto

Smoked Salmon, Lemon Butter and Chive Tartine

8 Amazing Chili Recipes

Serves 6 People

30 each    Texas Shrimp, Wild Caught
As Needed    Kosher Salt
As Needed    Shrimp Seasoning (See Recipe Below)
6 each        Texas Corn Bread – “tamale” (See Recipe Below)
24oz        Seafood-Chipotle Salsa Roja (See Recipe Below)
6oz        Crema Fresca
3-wt oz        Texas Micro Cilantro
2-wt oz        Texas 10-15 Onion Thinly Sliced
2oz        Olive Oil
½ each        Lime Juice, Freshly Squeezed

By Beth Goulart

The holidays are really upon us now, but you've still got time to whip up one last edible Texas gift. Salty Texas Pecan Caramels showcase the state's number one horticultural crop - and they're festive and tasty, too.  A surprise twist of good flaky salt gives them a savory-sweet flavor that folks will talk about all year.

[recipe after the jump]

By Beth Goulart

Local citrus is one of our greatest assets as Texans. Like so many wonderful things, though, our local citrus is seasonal. Marmalades are a great way to preserve local citrus for enjoyment throughout the year. Even better, a jar of marmalade makes a very tasty holiday gift.

By Beth Goulart

Nothing beats a homemade gift during the holidays. And whether your intended recipient is a party host or an out-of-state aunt, it's hard to beat Sweet-Hot Spiced Texas Pecans. This recipe hails from my mother's kitchen and takes only a few minutes to prepare. Alter the cayenne to taste, and make sure it's fresh. Cayenne loses its heat when it sits too long in the pantry, and its zing combined with sweetness is what makes these nuts special. To make sure you get Texas pecans, read the label before you buy. Pecans are our state's biggest crop, but you may find "foreign" ones in Texas grocery stores, too.