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Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the wine and stock; simmer until reduced by ...

How iconic are Hugo Ortega’s wood-roasted oysters? Iconic enough for Texas Monthly to put the dish on the cover of our December 2016 issue, which features a photograph of the Houston chef on the beach ...

Oysters are one of life’s greatest delicacies, and are just as deliciously freshly shucked as they are charbroiled, fried or in a shooter. Regardless of how you prefer to enjoy your oysters, National ...

Gumbo is a mainstay of Creole and Cajun kitchens across Louisiana. In this recipe from chef Dominick Lee, chicken thighs and ...