Overview
The Texas Hill Country has become one of the most highly traveled destinations in Texas over the last decade and it is a mecca for foodies around the world. There is so much to love amidst the area's fusion of flavors from the huge range of Texas food producing regions—fresh coastal seafood, wild game, grass-fed beef, local produce, artisan cheeses, and incredible wines. This cookbook is unique in its identity and it follows through in presenting the Texas Hill Country Cuisine, a cuisine unto itself, and the dishes included are among the quintessential flavors that define it. There are classics that can be found on the menu at the Cabernet Grill and others created just for special vintner dinners. The book is a take home version of the restaurant experience and encapsulates everything the Cabernet Grill has come to stand for: spectacular cuisine, Texas wine, and unforgettable flavors. Featured inside are detailed, easy-to-follow recipes for appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, and desserts.Reviews
"This is a very impressive book from which I am sure you will enjoy cooking. The recipes are clear, concise, and easy to follow, and the Texas-centric ingredients are readily available." —Terry Thompson-Anderson, author, Texas on the TableAuthor Biography
Chef Ross Burtwell is the executive chef and owner of the Cabernet Grill, a Texas Wine Country restaurant located just west of Austin. His restaurant has continually ranked among the Top Ten Restaurants by TripAdvisor. As a highly sought-after guest chef at food and wine festivals throughout the Texas wine country, his biggest source of pride is in the partnerships the Cabernet Grill has forged with local farmers, vintners, and entrepreneurs. He lives in Fredericksburg, Texas.