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6 Plant-Based Recipes To Cook Up This Fall

September 9, 2021 by admin

‘Tis the season for butternut squash, Brussel sprouts, and all the pumpkin your heart desires. September is the bridge between summer and fall cooking with farmers markets brimming with delicious seasonal vegetables. Our friend Yumna at Feel Good Foodie is all about cooking fresh, easy, and healthy meals that are also super scrumptious. Many of her dishes are inspired by the Lebanese foods and dishes of her childhood, everything has a little bit of Mediterranean in it, which we love. Here, she shares five of her favorite fall recipes you can whip up this week or next, or bookmark into fall. Is it too early to talk Friendsgiving yet? Enjoy!

Monday

Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta

This delicious creamy and cheesy butternut squash pasta is a great meat-free family weeknight meal. Simple to make, the pasta is tossed in a roasted seasonal squash that’s turned into a sauce for a comforting meal everyone will love!

Tuesday

u200bBrussel Sprout Casserole

Brussel Sprout Casserole

This deliciously cheesy Brussel sprout casserole is an excellent side dish to serve with your fall or holiday dinners. Easy to make, this vegetarian gratin recipe is always a real crowd pleaser even if you’re not a fan of brussels!

Wednesday

u200bApple Walnut Salad

Apple Walnut Salad

In just 10 minutes, you can whip up this supremely delicious Apple Walnut Salad that is packed with flavor, texture, color and nutrition. Whether you are a fan of salads for lunch or dinner, this vegan salad will keep you feeling full and satiated; enjoy on its own

16 Houston Restaurant Openings to Get Excited About this Fall

September 6, 2021 by admin

Photo courtesy of Toro Toro

A game-changing international food and market hall reimagined in a historic post office. A proven-to-be-epic Asian smokehouse from two Texas restaurant industry titans. Life-affirming Afro-Asian eats from a real-deal Top Chef, and Mexican street food from one of the city’s most beloved culinary masterminds. These are just a few of the things Houstonians have to look forward to for the remainder of 2021 (oh, and there’s pizza and burger windows, a ballpark brewery, and taco- and cocktail-strewn patio, to boot). Here are 15 of the hottest bar and restaurant openings coming to Houston this fall.

Heights
Opening date: Fall 2021
Powerhouse restaurant group Hai Hospitality (Uchi) is bringing this relaxed Asian smokehouse to the Heights. Franklin Barbecue’s Aaron Franklin and chef Tyson Cole are behind the concept, with Marcos Leal (Hotel Galvez, Wolfgang Puck Express) tapped as local chef de cuisine. Get ready for Smoked Brisket with Thai Herbs, Hoisin-Slathered Char Siu Pork Belly, Sesame Noodles and Oak-Smoked Salmon Rice Bowls, and boozy slushies to wash it all down.

The Lymbar | Photo courtesy of Gin Design Group

Midtown
Opening date: Fall 2021
Perched at street level in a jewel box corner suite inside Houston’s new technology and community hub, The Ion, is this sexy Latin-Mediterranean restaurant and cocktail bar from veteran chef David Cordúa (Américas, Churrascos). Here, Cordúa shows off French training via a globally kissed lineup of small plates and mains from a theater-style open kitchen. A