Houston Cooks – Cookbook Giveaway

Enter our contest to win a copy of Francine Spiering’s Houston Cooks: Recipes from the City’s Favorite Restaurants and Chefs. For more information on Figure 1’s Cooks & Eats series see our giveaway posts on Calgary Eats , East Bay Cooks, and the #cooksandeats tag will bring up all titles in this series that we have written about.

The Cooks series shares recipes from the particular city’s favorite restaurants and chefs; while the Eats series is a way to identify a followup to a particular city’s Cooks’ title (for example Calgary Cooks and Calgary Eats).

Houston Cooks: Recipes from the City’s Favorite Restaurants and Chefs by Francine Spiering is an exciting collection of eighty signature dishes from forty of Houston’s leading restaurants. Designed with the home cook in mind, this exciting anthology celebrates a vibrant culinary scene.

With easy to prepare dishes such as Peach, herb, and feta salad or more elaborate recipes for Langoustine risotto with Meyer lemon and capers – there is definitely something for everyone here. Travel to Houston via this book and taste what this city has to offer without leaving your kitchen. Francine’s events are shared on our calendar.

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Thanks to the publisher for providing two copies of the above-referenced title in our giveaway open to EYB Members in the US and Canada. One of the entry options is to answer the following question in the comments section of this blog post.

Which recipe in the index would you try first?

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106 Comments

  • Siegal  on  October 24, 2019

    Spiced drinking chocolate sounds delicious

  • Shelley.b  on  October 24, 2019

    Crab cakes with whole grain mustard sauce

  • lauriesk  on  October 24, 2019

    Fadi’s hummus

  • Karla123  on  October 24, 2019

    Vegetarian spring rolls…my kind of finger food.

  • lpatterson412  on  October 24, 2019

    Benedict rancheros with corn tortillas!!

  • kmn4  on  October 24, 2019

    Barolo-braised beef with heirloom carrots and charred cipollini onion [Maurizio Ferrarese, Ristorante Cavour]

  • sarahawker  on  October 24, 2019

    Spiced drinking chocolate

  • Kristjudy  on  October 24, 2019

    Chicken liver mousse

  • catmommy9  on  October 24, 2019

    Mussels in shallot-saffron broth

  • calguire  on  October 24, 2019

    Jerusalem cauliflower salad

  • ravensfan  on  October 24, 2019

    Rigatoni alla vodka [Daniel Berg, B.B. Italia Kitchen & Bar]

  • ebs  on  October 24, 2019

    Pecan pie bars [Sara Brook, Dessert Gallery & Café]

  • matag  on  October 24, 2019

    Sweet corn bisque with crabmeat and crispy bacon

  • LeMinou  on  October 24, 2019

    Smoked gulf fish spread

  • mjes  on  October 25, 2019

    Fadi’s hummus sound like a creative variant

  • fmd518  on  October 25, 2019

    Spiced drinking chocolate

  • Amdona  on  October 25, 2019

    Cashew – cinnamon praline bonbons

  • NaomiH  on  October 25, 2019

    Ravioli with Swiss chard, ricotta, and goat cheese in sage butter sauce

  • bjamison01  on  October 25, 2019

    Beef Wellington with Madeira sauce

  • elizamatt  on  October 25, 2019

    Chicken liver mousse, however it was very difficult to choose, I liked so many. 🙂

  • mereanne18  on  October 25, 2019

    The cauliflower salad sounds outstanding! Thanks for the giveaway!

  • roxlet  on  October 25, 2019

    Always looking for a great chicken Marsala recipe!

  • dan031082  on  October 25, 2019

    Queso asado

  • laurencooks  on  October 25, 2019

    Rhubarb-strawberry crepes with black pepper mascarpone

  • fujirw  on  October 25, 2019

    fried chicken with braised collards.

  • kmwyman  on  October 25, 2019

    queso asado

  • dbranigan27  on  October 25, 2019

    I would like to try the Pecan pie bars.

  • MarciK  on  October 25, 2019

    Shrimp and grits

  • carajanehunter  on  October 26, 2019

    Spiced drinking chocolate sounds epic!

  • COllif  on  October 26, 2019

    Jerusalem Cauliflower Salad.

  • Sttlady  on  October 26, 2019

    Pablano and corn soup with lobster “chorizo” and lime crema.
    I wanted to choose at least a dozen more.

  • lehenderson  on  October 26, 2019

    Fadi’s hummus!

  • MiMi60  on  October 26, 2019

    Jerusalem cauliflower salad

  • mkcorban  on  October 26, 2019

    Pecan pie bars

  • kalex426  on  October 27, 2019

    Spiced drinking chocolate sounds perfect for cooler weather

  • TheHummer  on  October 28, 2019

    Fish and shrimp ceviche

  • lbhug3303  on  October 28, 2019

    Peach Herb and Feta Salad

  • dbielick  on  October 28, 2019

    Sweet corn bisque with crabmeat and crispy bacon

  • lean1  on  October 28, 2019

    Miso Snappy

  • Steben  on  October 28, 2019

    Mussels in shallot-saffron broth

  • antpantsii  on  October 29, 2019

    Benedict rancheros with corn tortillas sounds amazing

  • jigglesfrog  on  October 29, 2019

    Beef Wellington with Madeira sauce [Tommy Elbashary, B&B Butchers & Restaurant]

  • Lora724  on  October 29, 2019

    Ravioli with Swiss chard, ricotta, and goat cheese in sage butter sauce sounds delish!

  • debbiehb  on  October 30, 2019

    Luscious lemon squares

  • chefthomas  on  October 30, 2019

    Pecan pie bars

  • lhudson  on  October 30, 2019

    Luscious lemon squares

  • nbyers22  on  October 30, 2019

    Shrimp and grits yum!

  • Sfgordon  on  October 30, 2019

    I was born and raised in Houston! Glad to see so many great restaurants/chefs highlighted here. I’d try charred eggplant and okra with burrata from Monica Pope!

  • ella1912  on  October 31, 2019

    hummus

  • hbakke  on  October 31, 2019

    Benedict rancheros with corn tortillas

  • Italgal  on  November 2, 2019

    Chicken liver mousse..

  • claudina  on  November 2, 2019

    Pork and yucca with slaw

  • ljsimmons  on  November 2, 2019

    crab cakes

  • Patrickn  on  November 2, 2019

    smoked lamb chops

  • virjeania  on  November 3, 2019

    Rigatoni alla vodka

  • LaurenE  on  November 3, 2019

    Jerusalem cauliflower salad

  • bradyvickers  on  November 3, 2019

    Chicken liver mousse

  • mpdeb98  on  November 4, 2019

    Luscious lemon squares [Sara Brook, Dessert Gallery & Café]

  • Pizzacat13  on  November 4, 2019

    Beet Salad with Avocado Yoghurt dressing

  • KitKatCat  on  November 4, 2019

    Chicken Marsala

  • kennethjohngilmour  on  November 5, 2019

    Benedict rancheros with corn tortillas [Hilda Ysusi, Broken Barrel] found on page 38

  • Lkitchings  on  November 5, 2019

    Benedict rancheros with corn tortillas [Hilda Ysusi, Broken Barrel]

  • BMeyer  on  November 6, 2019

    smoked lamb chops with carmelized onions

  • mkthomson  on  November 8, 2019

    Crab cakes

  • janv  on  November 9, 2019

    Rhubarb-strawberry crepes with black pepper mascarpone

  • themasterkey3000  on  November 9, 2019

    Shrimp and grits

  • chaszigmundgmail.com  on  November 10, 2019

    Pork and Yucca with Slaw

  • lenode  on  November 11, 2019

    Pork belly with sweet potato hash and guajillo sauce!

  • artthecat  on  November 11, 2019

    Rib-eye tacos with avocado-tomatillo sauce.

  • jezpurr  on  November 11, 2019

    The Waugh burger [Jordan Economy, Rudyard’s Pub!!!^_^

  • EmilyR  on  November 12, 2019

    Chocolate bread pudding with bourbon-caramel sauce [Ara Malekian, Harlem Road BBQ]

  • RSW  on  November 14, 2019

    Crab cakes with whole-grain mustard sauce

  • hillsboroks  on  November 15, 2019

    The Sweet Corn Bisque and Crispy Bacon sounds great.

  • jenmatt  on  November 15, 2019

    Grilled octopus with shaak potatoes and salsa verde

  • littleminxgirl  on  November 16, 2019

    Spiced drinking chocolate sounds amazing!

  • elsid22  on  November 20, 2019

    Spiced drinking chocolate – Mmmmm

  • trudys_person  on  November 21, 2019

    Dirty coconut sorbet – can’t go wrong with with a frozen dessert!

  • JessHeilman  on  November 22, 2019

    Cauliflower salad

  • AnnaZed  on  November 22, 2019

    Rhubarb-strawberry crepes with black pepper mascarpone [Jaime Salazar, Brasserie 19]

  • echarest  on  November 23, 2019

    Beef Wellington with Madeira sauce [Tommy Elbashary, B&B Butchers & Restaurant]

  • Dannausc  on  November 23, 2019

    Chicken onion

  • mrskitcatb  on  November 23, 2019

    Luscious lemon squares

  • lindaeatsherbooks  on  November 24, 2019

    I want to try making mala pot-roasted tilapia.

  • patioweather  on  November 26, 2019

    Benedict rancheros

  • kimbolarson  on  November 26, 2019

    Seared pork chops with strawberry-sorghum glaze and boudin mashed potatoes. What??? 😋

  • moralla  on  November 30, 2019

    Chicken-fried pickled green tomatoes

  • clairew137  on  December 1, 2019

    Spiced drinking chocolate

  • Karla123  on  December 3, 2019

    Fadi’s hummus…I’m intrigued!

  • Behvisbullock  on  December 4, 2019

    Crispy sprouts

  • desdemona246  on  December 6, 2019

    Jerusalem califlower slaw sounds good.

  • RickPearson54  on  December 6, 2019

    Fadi’s hummus

  • hnwidden  on  December 11, 2019

    Rigatoni alla vodka – My fav!

  • lacinda1968  on  December 14, 2019

    Benedict rancheros with corn tortillas

  • orchidlady01  on  December 23, 2019

    Ravioli with Swiss chard, ricotta, and goat cheese in sage butter sauce

  • sequoia55  on  December 23, 2019

    Spiced drinking chocolate

  • Blackeyedsusans  on  December 27, 2019

    Crab cakes

  • ARackerby  on  December 29, 2019

    Benedict rancheros with corn tortillas

  • demomcook  on  December 29, 2019

    Crab cakes with whole-grain mustard sauce

  • wildchild  on  January 2, 2020

    Crispy pork and yucca with slaw

  • Vanderpham  on  January 2, 2020

    Crispy pork and yucca with slaw

  • ckbkcollector  on  January 2, 2020

    Shrimp and grits [Alli Jarrett, Harold’s Restaurant and Tap Room]

  • ennsee  on  January 3, 2020

    I would try the Mala pot-roasted tilapia first.

  • missdith  on  January 3, 2020

    Chicken onion

  • Tracey11  on  January 4, 2020

    I would first make Rigatoni alla vodka. It is also a treat.

  • starzine  on  January 6, 2020

    Beef Wellington with Madeira sauce.

  • SusieQByrd  on  January 3, 2021

    I definitely would love to have this one!

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