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 Stephan
Pyles
Author of the best selling The New
Texas Cuisine and one of the founding fathers of Southwestern
Cuisine. Bon Appetit credits him with almost single-handedly
changing the cooking scene in Texas. He has released his fourth
book, Southwestern Vegetarian, and is consulting, writing,
teaching and producing television cooking shows. Pyles was the
first Texan inducted into Who's Who of Food and Wine in America.
Recipes: Rock Shrimp Tacos with Mango Barbecue and
Avocado Salsa, Arugula-Fried Okra Salad with Roast Corn Vinaigrette,
Pumpkin-White Bean Chowder with Roast Garlic Croutons and Pomegranate
Creme Fraiche, Grilled Corn Soup with Southwestern Creams, Mole
Cake with Tamarind Anglaise and Orange Caramel. |
 Kent
Rathbun
Kent Rathbun is the founder of Abacus, a world-class restaurant
in Dallas where he has developed a menu of New World cuisine,
drawing on Southwestern, Mediterranean, and Cajun/Creole influences
with an Asian flair. His creativity, dedication and range of
delectable dishes have earned him a national reputation as an
impressive and inventive chef.
Recipes: Lobster Scallion Shooters, Texas Blue Crab
Salad. |
 Grady
Spears
Grady Spears worked as a cowhand and cattle broker before becoming
one of American's most celebrated chefs. He's the author of A
Cowboy in the Kitchen and The Great Steak Book. He
founded the Chisholm Club, a landmark restaurant and cooking
school in Fort Worth's Sundance Square.
Recipes: Frito Pie with Fancy Cheeses and Texas Pico,
Dry-Aged Rib Eye with Bandera Butter. |
 Tim
Love
Tim Love is chef and owner of The Lonesome Dove, a Western bistro
in the Fort Worth Stockyards that combines the feel of the old
west with elegant dining. The restaurant has received national
acclaim, including praise by the New York Times for its
stylish Western theme.
Recipes: Roasted Garlic Stuffed Beef Tenderloin with
Western Plaid Hash and Syrah Demi-Glace, Champagne Risotto. |
 Dean
Fearing's Lobster Taco
Dean Fearing was named one of America's Top 10 Young Chefs by
Food & Wine magazine. He is the Chef at the five-star restaurant
The Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas. The Lobster Taco has become
his signature appetizer.
Recipes: Lobster Taco, Jicama Salad, Yellow Tomato Salsa. |
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sampling of other contributors to Texas Cooking: |
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Barbara
Bush, former First Lady of the United States |
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Laura
Bush, First Lady of the United States |
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Tracy
Byrd, country music star from Beaumont |
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Merry
Heart Tea Room in Granbury |
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Camille
McBee, La Buena Vida Vineyards in Grapevine |
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Richard
Chamberlain, Chef, Chamberlain's Prime Chop House in Addison |
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Lee
Fields, Executive Chef, Sambuca Jazz Cafe in Addison |
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Sean
Moore, Executive Chef, The Steakhouse at the San Luis Resort in
Galveston |
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David
J. Bull, Executive Chef, The Driskill Grill in Austin |
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Ruby
Moyers (mother of journalist Bill Moyers) from Marshall |
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