This long-awaited Dallas restaurant guide highlights neighborhood-by-neighborhood favorites across our big, vibrant city. Dallas has an enormous range of dining options — from casual tacos and classic Tex‑Mex to upscale date‑night restaurants and inventive chef-driven kitchens. Where you choose depends on your mood, company, and the vibe you want. Below are trusted picks organized by … Read more

Simple to prepare yet remarkable in flavor, this Crab Cake Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette makes an impressive weeknight dinner or a special weekend meal. Crab cakes can feel intimidating, but they don’t have to be. With quality crab meat, a few fresh herbs, and common pantry staples you’ll have dinner on the table fast. A … Read more

My mother taught me many things: how to be a loyal friend, a loving partner, a patient parent, an engaged citizen—and how to make the most of a humble can of tuna. She was always busy, yet somehow managed to prepare nourishing meals on the fly. Watching her transform a single can of tuna into … Read more

Puff Pastry Zucchini and Goat Cheese Quiche blends flaky, buttery puff pastry with tender zucchini and tangy goat cheese for a flavorful quiche that’s ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a casual dinner. The crisp layers of the pastry create a golden shell that contrasts beautifully with a creamy, herb-scented egg filling and the bright, slightly … Read more

If you always keep a bottle of Sriracha in the fridge, this quick and easy Sriracha Chicken Stir-Fry will likely become a weeknight favorite. It delivers bright, tangy heat without overwhelming spice—honey and coconut aminos soften the bite while sesame oil and garlic add savory depth. Sriracha is a chili-based sauce made with peppers, vinegar, … Read more

Here is a festive and fun salad that will brighten any meal — Bottle-Cap Jalapeños Salad, also known as fried jalapeño bottle-cap slices. This dish combines crisp, golden fried jalapeño slices with a fresh bed of baby arugula and baby spinach, bright cherry tomatoes, red onion, creamy avocado, and a simple balsamic-lemon vinaigrette. It’s designed … Read more

Here’s a healthy, flavorful, and easy weeknight dinner that’s sure to become a favorite — Curried Salmon Farro Bowls. This recipe pairs nutty, harissa-spiced farro with juicy, curry-seasoned salmon and a bright arugula salad for a balanced bowl that’s satisfying any night of the week. Farro is a grain worth exploring if you haven’t already. … Read more

Here’s another must-make recipe: Sesame and Scallion Asian-Inspired Meatballs. These juicy meatballs are seasoned with toasted sesame oil, ginger, garlic and scallions for bold umami flavor. They’re finished in a glossy, savory-sweet sauce that clings to each meatball, making them ideal served over rice or with steamed vegetables for a simple weeknight meal. These meatballs … Read more

Baking isn’t my main skill, so I follow bakers who do it well. I recently fell in love with a simple almond butter blondie and used its texture and technique as inspiration for these Paleo Blueberry Lemon Breakfast Bars. The result is a tender, slightly tart bar that feels like a proper morning treat—bright lemon, … Read more

Although I’m usually the cook at home, a few recipes are my husband Clayton’s domain—most famously Clayton’s Margarita. It’s essentially a classic margarita on the rocks with a couple of small but meaningful tweaks that lift it above the ordinary. My favorite addition is a touch of egg white: it creates a glossy, airy foam … Read more