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  Quarantine Cooking: The Ever-Versatile Dutch Baby Pancake

  March 24 at 4 a.m.

  With social distancing being of the utmost importance right now, it’s a good time to make use of that one room you always say you’re going to get to know better: the kitchen. Here, we share a family-friendly recipe that can become breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert. The Dutch Baby...

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  Quarantine Cooking: This Restaurant Worthy Pasta Has Only Four Ingredients

  March 17 at 4:30 a.m.

  With social distancing being of the utmost importance right now, it’s a good time to make use of that one room you always say you’re going to get to know better: the kitchen, Here, we share a deceptively simple, restaurant-quality pasta dish that doesn’t require much in the way of...

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  Lucille's Celebrates 7 Years of Well-Refined Southern Cuisine Defined by History

  Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 9:04 a.m.

  In 2011, brothers Ben and Chris Williams picked up and continued the culinary tradition began by their great-grandmother, Lucille B. Smith. They continue to honor her by replicating some of her most famous recipes while embellishing others to create innovative takes on southern food classics. Lucille's is a tribute to a legacy of culinary excellence started almost a century ago. All of this creates a historic dining experience in the heart of Houston's Museum District. With a crowd of friends and family, Lucille's celebrated its seven-year anniversary Friday night. The occasion boasted live Prince Covers from Antonio Eye, soulful sounds by DJ Big Reeks, plenty to feast on, and more. (Photos by Doogie Roux)

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  Filmmaker Alyssa Rachelle Explores the Cultural Influences Behind Gumbo

  Monday, August 5, 2019 at 5 a.m.

  The lights were dim in the DeLuxe Theater as guests sat around banquet tables and stared intently at the screen. Projected in front of them a woman and a chef moved through the tight, hectic space of a restaurant kitchen as line cooks prepped for the evening’s guests. The two...

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  Good Vibes at HTX Brunch Fest

  Sunday, July 21, 2019 at 9:40 a.m.

  More than 20 Houston chefs, many guests, and vendors gathered at Isle Rum Bar downtown for HTX Brunch Fest. Along with brunch menu favorites and specialties, the event boasted unlimited mimosas and silent cooking demonstrations in the Houston Hampton’s VIP lounge with Chef Jacklyn, from The Brunch Co. Sounds were provided by DJ Michele Mcknight, Donnie Houston, and DJ Rheamarkable. Proceeds from the event benefited the Houston African American Museum. (Photos by Doogie Roux) 

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  What to Cook This Memorial Day Weekend

  Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 4 a.m.

  Memorial Day Weekend is also known as the unofficial start of summer; so we’re rounding up party-friendly recipes to help you kick off the season with flavor. From fire-grilled eats and patriotic desserts to refreshing salads and drinks to keep things cool, here’s what to cook this Memorial Day. Beer...