MOST RECENTLY PUBLISHED
HOUSTON SOUPS + SIPS
RECIPES FROM FAVORITE RESTAURANTS
With more than twelve thousand restaurants among its four million residents, Houston has become an internationally respected culinary mecca, with some incredibly delicious cuisine. Houston Soups & Sips is Erin Hicks' fifth cookbook, highlighting the most sought after soup recipes from the city's favorite restaurant kitchens, along with wine and beer pairings for all! From James Beard Award winner Justin Yu's Mushroom Kombu Broth from Oxheart, to The Original Carrabba's beloved Lentil soup, chef William Wright's Avgolemono from Helen Greek Food & Wine, Duck & Andouille Sausage Gumbo from Prohibition Supper Club, chef Adam Dorris' Celery Root Veloute from Pax Americana and dozens more, the recipes reflect the range and diversity of Houston's cuisine.With each recipe being home-kitchen tested, there are plenty of musings and tips to ensure success for each irresistible yet-easy to prepare entry. Those who don't cook will still enjoy the book as a beautifully photographed reference guide for where to eat in Houston.
HOUSTON SMALL PLATES + SIPS
Informal and perfect for entertaining or a quiet evening, Houston Small Plates & Sips serves more than 100 small plate and cocktail recipes, along with beer and wine pairing suggestions. Each recipe is accompanied with a stunning photograph and personal tips from chefs, mixologists and sommeliers. It's a great book for dreaming or designing a spectacular dine-around at home. Recreate multicourse tasting menus from Houston's most acclaimed restaurants. Select REEF's Shrimp Shooters, Uchi's Salad, Mockingbird Bistro Wine Bar's Braised Short Ribs, Killen's Steakhouse's Duck Confit Tostadas or maybe Brie Mostarda from The Tasting Room, followed by Pastry Chef Rebecca Masson's Poached Plum Financiers or Brasserie 19's Butterscotch Tarts. When everyone applauds, simply smile and bask in the glow. Houston Small Plates & Sips is where the small plates phenomenon meets the perfect cocktail, beer and wine pairings. Houston continues to wow the culinary world, rising steadily in the rankings of cities showcasing America's best chefs, restaurants and outstanding wine and spirits professionals. Now you can entertain like a professional too. That's a promise.
OTHER PUBLICATIONS

Houston Classic Desserts
Recipes from favorite restaurants
With more than eight thousand restaurants, the Houston area boasts a wonderfully diverse and rich culinary culture, not to mention an outstanding offering of desserts. Pelican's Classic Recipes Series comes to the Space City with this presentation of dozens of luxuriously photographed cakes, pies, tarts, custards, cookies, ice cream, and more from the city's best and most iconic restaurants and chefs.
$16.95

Houston Classic Mexican Recipes
Recipes from favorite restaurants
¡Buen provecho! from Houston's best Mexican kitchens. With close ties to Mexico, it's no wonder that Houston offers such a peppery punch when it comes to flavorful Mexican cuisine. From Lobster Enchiladas from Cyclone Anaya's and Poblano Soup from Molina's to Tamales from Taco Milagro, Pork Belly Torta from Haven, and Wedding Cookies from El Bolillo, each entry in this vibrant addition to Pelican's Classic Recipes Series represents the favorite flavors from the best and most beloved Mexican restaurants in Houston.
$16.95

Houston Classic Seafood
Recipes from favorite restaurants
Treasures of the sea from the Space City. With its proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and its proclivity for fine dining, innovative cuisine, and general good taste, Houston boasts a diverse collection of chefs and restaurants specializing in seafood. This collection of the best seafood dishes from the city's favorite eateries includes Sweet Shrimp Ceviche from Branch Water Tavern, Peanut Crusted Soft Shell Crab from Haven, and Jumbo Lump Crab Cake from Vic & Anthony's. More than 50 delectably photographed dishes showcase the essential Houston seafood experience, spiced with Cajun, Creole, Asian, and Latin American influences.