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Find all the buzz about food and dining here. Check out Chef’s Corner to find out where the experts eat. For recipes and tips for entertaining, see Back Porch Table by Andria Frankfort. See all Buzz recipes here.

Gianna Vela and dog in taco costume

Taco ’Bout National Taco Day

By Karen Vine Fuller | October 4, 2022
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People in this article:
Karen Vine Fuller, Joel Vela, Meredith Vela, Gianna Vela, Janelle Rusch, Erik Rusch, Katrina Johnson, Joss Johnson, Ray Johnson
Ginger and Turmeric Soup with Cilantro Chicken Meatballs

Restorative Ginger and Turmeric Soup with Cilantro Chicken Meatballs

By Andria Dilling | September 30, 2022
Back Porch Table
Michael Casey, Dennis Yanta, Kim Salls, Carmen Clarke, Joann Roach, Sarah Lopez, Barbara Bishop

Mmm…cookies

By Angie Frederickson | September 27, 2022
Buzz About Town
People in this article:
Michael Casey, Dennis Yanta, Kim Salls, Carmen Clarke, Joann Roach, Sarah Lopez, Barbara Bishop, Mark Thomas, Eduardo Rivera, Joan O’Leary, Nash D’Amico, Drake Leonards, Kristen Kozel, James Davis
Alfredo Mojica, Christina Mojica

Chef's Corner: Alfredo Mojica

Amore – a labor of love
By Dai Huynh | September 27, 2022
Chef's Corner
People in this article:
Alfredo Mojica, Christina Mojica, Tony Vallone, Marco Wiles, Ricardo Rodriguez

Ina Garten’s English Oat Crackers

By Andria Dilling | September 23, 2022
Back Porch Table
People in this article:
Andria Dilling, Ina Garten
Caesar Salad

Classic Caesar Salad

By Andria Dilling | September 16, 2022
Back Porch Table
Roasted and Honeyed Figs

Roasted and Honeyed Figs

By Andria Dilling | September 9, 2022
Back Porch Table
Chicken and Rice with Spinach and Artichoke Hearts

Chicken and Rice with Spinach and Artichoke Hearts

By Andria Dilling | September 2, 2022
Back Porch Table
Erico “Rico” Mackins and Javier “Javi” Becerra

Degust’s Javi Becerra and Rico Mackins

By Dai Huynh | August 27, 2022
Chef's Corner
People in this article:
David Smith, Javier Becerra, Erico Mackins, Morgan Conliff, Joaquin Mendizabal, Susan Brown, Robert Del Grande, Ryan Pera, Fritz Gitschner, Luis Roger, Brandon Silva, Jeramy Roddy
Fish Plaki in Red Sauce

Recipes to Relish

New dishes to try this fall
By Andria Dilling | August 27, 2022
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People in this article:
Julia Hellums, Hugo Ortega, Martha Stewart, Chris Catechis, Miro Uskokovic
S’mores Bars with Chocolate Ganache Filling and Toasty Marshmallows

S’mores Bars with Chocolate Ganache Filling and Toasty Marshmallows

By Andria Dilling | August 26, 2022
Back Porch Table
Sheet Pan Sausage, Peppers, and Potatoes

Family Dinner: Sheet Pan Sausage, Peppers, and Potatoes

By Andria Dilling | August 19, 2022
Back Porch Table
Matcha

Drinking your Greens: Demand for Matcha is on the Rise in Houston

By Jenna Baer | August 18, 2022
Buzzworthy
BLT Pasta

Bacon, Egg, and Tomato Pasta

By Andria Dilling | August 12, 2022
Back Porch Table
Cherry Bruschetta with Goat Cheese and Pistachios

Summery Cherry Bruschetta with Goat Cheese and Pistachios

By Andria Dilling | August 5, 2022
Back Porch Table
Nora Raffle, Chloe Raffle,

Serving up Sweet Summer Fruit: Spotlight on Watermelon Season

By Karen Vine Fuller | August 3, 2022
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People in this article:
Steve Jenkins, Nora Raffle, Chloe Raffle, Miranda Hagee, Myla Hagee, Reese Perlman, Kim Chau, Laura Towber
Chili Lime Corn Salad

Chili Lime Corn Salad

By Andria Dilling | July 29, 2022
Back Porch Table
Chrisanna Shewbart, Maria Gonzalez

Lees Den – Houston’s newest speakeasy

By Dai Huynh | July 27, 2022
Chef's Corner
People in this article:
Chrisanna Shewbart, Maria Gonzalez, Benjy Levit, Brittany Vaughan, Joël Robuchon
Lorelei's Purple Smoothie, her Red Watermelon-Berry Smoothie, and her Green Smoothie

Creating a Colorful Life

Rainbow smoothies and mindful walks
By Andria Dilling | July 27, 2022
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People in this article:
Lorelei de la Reza, Rey de la Reza

School Lunches

Parents share lunchmaking ideas
By Annie Blaylock McQueen | July 27, 2022
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People in this article:
Evan Allen, Emerson Allen, Laine Allen, Blake Allen, Ellen Cairns, Lilly Cairns, Natalie Cairns, Bennett Cairns, Sarah Jeffery, Zoe Jeffery
Peach Poundcake

Peach Poundcake

By Andria Dilling | July 22, 2022
Back Porch Table
People in this article:
Jerrelle Guy
Cold Melon with Mint and Amaretti Cookie Crumbles

Cold Melon with Mint and Amaretti Cookie Crumbles

By Andria Dilling | July 15, 2022
Back Porch Table
Classic tabbouleh

Classic Tabbouleh

By Andria Dilling | July 8, 2022
Back Porch Table
Summer Tomato, Herb, and Bacon Pie

Summer Tomato, Herb, and Bacon Pie

By Andria Dilling | July 1, 2022
Back Porch Table
Chris Shepherd

Chef's Corner: Chris Shepherd – What’s New?

By Dai Huynh | June 27, 2022
Chef's Corner
People in this article:
Chris Shepherd, Nick Fine, Robert Del Grande, Justin Yu, Hugo Ortega, Lindsey Brown, Tom Colicchio, Andrew Zimmern, Cristian Canales, Daniela Soto-Innes, Sarah Grueneberg, Nick Wong, Tim Reading, Nobu Terauchi
Red, White, and Blue Sangria

Just Peachy

How to use the peak of summer’s best crop
By Andria Dilling | June 27, 2022
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People in this article:
Laura McCullough, Tina Pyne, Lindy McGee, Nancy Beck, Jennifer Rosenfeld, Allan Fradkin
Greek salad

Greek Salad with Chicken and Spiced Chickpeas

By Andria Dilling | June 24, 2022
Back Porch Table
People in this article:
Andria Dilling
Snap Peas with Lemon and Mint

Snap Peas with Lemon and Mint

By Andria Dilling | June 17, 2022
Back Porch Table
Crisp-Skinned Seed-Crusted Salmon with Ginger-Cilantro Cauliflower Rice

Crisp-Skinned Seed-Crusted Salmon with Ginger-Cilantro Cauliflower Rice

By Andria Dilling | June 10, 2022
Back Porch Table
People in this article:
Andria Dilling, Ali Slagle
French Potato and Green Bean Salad

French Potato and Green Bean Salad

By Andria Dilling | June 3, 2022
Back Porch Table