From our kitchen
Recipes
A growing collection of dishes from our catering menus — the same recipes we bring to weddings, dinner parties, and corporate tables across Greater Houston.
Austin-Style Breakfast Tacos
Eggs, chorizo, crispy potato, and cheese folded in a warm tortilla — the Texas breakfast.
Bayou Breeze
A bright signature cocktail of infused vodka, elderflower, and grapefruit — the welcome pour for our Bayou Fusion menu.
Beef Bourguignon
Beef slowly braised in red wine with bacon, mushrooms, and pearl onions — the French classic at the heart of our menu.
Blackened Catfish with Cajun Crawfish Sauce
Spice-seared catfish over grits with a creamy crawfish sauce — a hearty main from our Island Fusion menu.
Blackened Red Drum with Creole Sauce
Seared, spice-crusted Gulf red drum over dirty rice with a vibrant Creole tomato sauce — a plated main from our Bayou Fusion menu.
Blue Crab & Avocado Canapés
Sweet blue crab and creamy avocado with lime and cilantro on toasted baguette — an elegant passed bite from our Coastal Comfort menu.
Boudin Balls with Creole Mustard Sauce
Crispy fried boudin with a tangy Creole mustard dip — a soulful passed bite from our Island Fusion menu.
Tex-Mex Breakfast Burritos
Egg, sausage, crispy potato, and cheese rolled in a warm flour tortilla — our go-to for brunches and morning meetings.
Cajun-Spiced Gulf Oysters
Fresh Gulf oysters on the half shell with a whisper of Cajun seasoning and bright lemon — a raw-bar opener from our Bayou Fusion menu.
Caprese Salad
Ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil with good olive oil and balsamic — summer on a platter.
Chicken-Fried Steak with Cream Gravy
Crisp, golden steak under a blanket of peppery cream gravy — the Texas plate-lunch icon.
Chicken Saltimbocca
Chicken cutlets wrapped with prosciutto and sage in a white wine pan sauce — “jump in the mouth,” as the name promises.
Chile con Queso
Warm, melty Tex-Mex cheese dip with green chiles — the unofficial dip of Texas.
Classic Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine in a garlicky, anchovy-rich dressing with shaved Parmesan and croutons — a reliable crowd-pleaser.
Classic Crème Brûlée
Silky vanilla custard under a crackling caramelized top — our signature plated dessert for weddings and dinner parties.
Coq au Vin
Chicken braised in red wine with bacon, mushrooms, and pearl onions — rustic French comfort, elegantly plated.
Blue Crab Cakes with Rémoulade
Lump blue crab barely bound and seared golden, with a Creole rémoulade for dipping — elegant, make-ahead, and always a hit.
Crab-Stuffed Avocado
Ripe avocado halves filled with lime-bright blue crab, cilantro, and a touch of jalapeño — a chilled starter from our Gulf Coast Elegance menu.
Crawfish Étouffée Croquettes
Crispy golden croquettes of rich crawfish étouffée with remoulade for dipping — a passed bite from our Bayou Fusion menu.
French Onion Soup
Deeply caramelized onions in rich beef broth under a bubbling Gruyère crouton — comfort in a crock.
Frito Pie
Corn chips, Texas chili, and melty cheese — the fairground and football classic, built to order.
Galveston Breeze
A breezy tequila-and-elderflower cooler topped with soda and a lime twist — the signature pour of our Gulf Coast Elegance menu.
Grilled Red Snapper with Citrus Butter
Grilled Gulf red snapper finished with orange-and-lemon butter — a clean, bright main from our Gulf Coast Elegance menu.
Gulf Shrimp Cocktail
Chilled, perfectly-poached Gulf shrimp with a bright, horseradish-kicked cocktail sauce — a raw-bar staple on our grazing tables.
Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta
Summery heirloom tomatoes, basil, and good olive oil on garlic-rubbed toast — a centerpiece of our bruschetta boards.
Island Sangria
A pitcher of white-wine sangria with brandy, peaches, and strawberries — the easy, festive pour of our Island Fusion menu.
Italian Meatballs in Marinara
Tender beef-and-pork meatballs simmered in marinara — a passed-bite and buffet favorite from our menus.
King Ranch Chicken Casserole
Layers of chicken, tortillas, peppers, and cheese in a creamy chile sauce — the ultimate Texas potluck dish.
Oysters Rockefeller Bites
Broiled Gulf oysters with buttered spinach and Parmesan — a warm, elegant opener from our Gulf Coast Elegance menu.
Pecan Praline Bread Pudding
Warm custard bread pudding studded with Texas pecans and finished with praline sauce — the finale of our Coastal Comfort menu.
Pimento Cheese
The "caviar of the South" — sharp cheddar, pimentos, and a little heat. A grazing-board essential.
Prickly Pear Cheesecake
A blush-pink prickly pear cheesecake on a graham crust — the showstopping finish to our Island Fusion menu.
Prickly Pear Sorbet
A jewel-toned, refreshing sorbet of prickly pear and lime — the light finish to our Bayou Fusion menu.
Shrimp & Grits
Plump Gulf shrimp over cheddar-rich stone-ground grits — Southern comfort, refined, from our Coastal Comfort menu.
Shrimp Ceviche Tostaditas
Lime-cured Gulf shrimp with tomato, onion, and cilantro on crisp mini tostadas — a bright passed bite from our Island Fusion menu.
Shrimp Scampi
Gulf shrimp in a garlicky white wine and lemon butter, tossed with linguine — quick, bright, and elegant.
Cast-Iron Skillet Cornbread
Crackly-edged, tender cornbread baked in a hot cast-iron skillet — the Southern side that goes with everything.
Southern Cheese Grits
Creamy stone-ground grits folded with sharp cheddar — the perfect bed for our blackened fish and shrimp.
Spanish Seafood Paella
Saffron rice with Gulf shrimp, mussels, clams, and squid, finished with a golden socarrat — a showpiece for any table.
Spiced Prickly Pear Margarita
A sunset-pink margarita with prickly pear, lime, and a whisper of cayenne heat — the signature pour of our Coastal Comfort menu.
Tex-Mex Crawfish Enchiladas
Gulf crawfish rolled in corn tortillas under bubbling cheese and Tex-Mex sauce — a crowd-favorite main from our Coastal Comfort menu.
Tex-Mex Migas
Soft scrambled eggs with crispy tortilla strips, peppers, and cheese — a Texas breakfast scramble.
Texas-Style Brisket Sliders
Oak-smoked brisket with a salt-and-pepper bark, sliced and piled onto soft buns with pickles — Texas barbecue, party-sized.
Texas Caviar
A zesty black-eyed pea dip with peppers, lime, and cilantro — the Texas classic that disappears first off the table.
Texas Kolaches
Pillowy sweet rolls with a well of fruit or cream-cheese filling — a Central-Texas Czech tradition.
Texas Peach Bellini
Ripe Texas peach purée topped with sparkling wine — a brunch and celebration pour that practically makes itself.
Texas Peach Cobbler
Ripe Hill Country peaches bubbling under a golden, buttery crust — summer in a baking dish.
Texas Pecan Tart
A bourbon-kissed Texas pecan tart with a buttery crust — the indulgent close to our Gulf Coast Elegance menu.
Texas Red (No-Bean Chili)
Chunks of tender beef in a deep, chile-rich gravy — true Texas chili, with no beans in sight.
Texas Sheet Cake
A big, thin chocolate cake with warm pecan fudge icing poured right over the top — made to feed a crowd.
Tiramisu
Espresso-soaked ladyfingers layered with mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa — the classic make-ahead Italian dessert.
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