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Try These Five Crazy Delicious Warm-Spiced Eats in Houston

With winter in full swing (kinda), it's time to warm things up a bit. And what better way to do that than with these 5 outrageously good warmly-spiced foodstuffs:

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5-Spice Lamb Ribs Where to get them: Lillo & Ella, 2307 Ella

A bowl of plump and absolutely luscious lamb ribs get the royal treatment with a sweet and toasty five spice rich with hints of anise, cinnamon, and cloves. The bowl is served with a bright slaw that helps cut through the fattiness of the meat.

Vindaloo Tacos Where to get them: Fusion Taco, 801 Congress

The warm flavors of the East meet the Southwest at this gourmet taco truck and brick-and-mortar shop. We can't get enough of the short rib vindaloo tacos. The shreds of beef are tender as all hell thanks to a 24-hour braise in a rich and spicy cumin-scented curry sauce; while a dollop of raita and cucumber/tomato salad keep things cool.

Crème Brulee Bread Pudding Where to get it: Killen's Steakhouse, 2804 S. Main

Chef Ronnie Killen's burnt crème brioche pudding is impossibly decadent to begin with, but the kitchen smothers it with a warm-spiced, brandy soak medley of fresh fruit to push it over the top. The rich dessert is a winter treat done right.

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Brooke Viggiano is a contributing writer who is always looking to share Houston's coolest and tastiest happenings with the Houston Press readers.
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