Having a bite at Nosh Bistro

Located on Kirby Drive near the Southwest Freeway, Nosh Bistro offers Asian cuisine in an elegant setting. Diners can also enjoy dining outside on two patios.

FOX 26 reporter Ruben Dominguez learns more about the restaurant from owner Neera Patidar and food radio talk show host Cleverley Stone gets in the kitchen with executive chef Carlos Gonzales.

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For more information about food, wine and dining in Houston,
listen to Cleverley’s radio show on Saturdays at Noon on Talk 650 AM.
(PS: She gives out restaurant gift cards on every radio show!)

Watch the interview with Patidar –> http://www.myfoxhouston.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=8043582

Spring into Spring with Lamb Brochettes & Cous Cous

Chef Frederic Perrier, owner of Aura, shows diva of dish and radio talk show host Cleverley Stone how to make lamb brochettes, a dish he will serve at the Grand Tasting (April 23) and Sip & Stroll (April 24), two events at the Grand Wine & Food Affair in Sugar Land.

Lamb Brochette with Summer Cous Cous & Yogurt Dressing 

Ingredients
2 lbs Ground Lamb
4 Tbsp. Fresh Chopped Mint
1/2 tsp. Ground Cumin
1/2 tsp. Ground Fennel Seeds
2 tsp. Curry Powder
2 Tbsp. Chopped Onion
2 Tbsp. Chopped Garlic
2 Tbsp. Chopped Red Jalapeno Jalapeno jelly
Salt & Pepper Bamboo skewers

Preparation
1. Mix ingredients in bowl. Shape mixture into a cylinder on a 4″ bamboo skewers. 2. Cook over open flame or in a pan over medium heat. When cooked approximately 1/2 way through,
glaze with jalapeno jelly.  

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Cous Cous

Ingredients
1/2 lb. Instant Cous Cous-cooked according to package directions
2 Cucumbers, diced
3 Roma Tomatoes, diced
Juice of 3 Lemons
4 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 Red Onion, chopped
1 Cup Chopped Parsley

Preparation
1. Combine all ingredients and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

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Yogurt 

Ingredients 1/2 Cup Plain Yogurt
2 tsp. Mint
Juice of 1 Lemon
Salt & Pepper  

Preparation
1. Combine ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
2. Place brochettes on top of cous cous and yogurt and enjoy!

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For more information about food, wine and dining in Houston, catch Cleverley’s radio show,
Saturdays at Noon on KIKK 650 AM. (PS: She gives out free restaurant gift certificates on every radio show!)

Recipe: Colorado Leg of Lamb Steaks, Tuscan Navy Beans and Spicy Mint Yogurt Dip

Source: Chef Edel Goncalves from Hubbell & Hudson Market & Bistro

If you are not familiar with Hubbell & Hudson Market & Bistro in The Woodlands, you are really missing out. The facility also offers catering services. Chef Edel Goncalves shows anchor Sibila Vargas how to prepare Colorado Leg of Lamb Steaks, Tuscan Navy Beans and Spicy Mint Yogurt Dip on FOX 26 Morning News.

Ingredients for Lamb Steak

  • 4 8-ounce leg of lamb steaks
  • 6 sprigs of rosemary
  • 1/2 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Ingredients for Tuscan Navy Beans

  • 6 ounces dry navy beans
  • 1 ounce chopped carrots
  • 1 ounce chopped onions
  • 1 ounce chopped celeriac
  • 1 tbsp chopped rosemary
  • water
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 1 spring of thyme
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 4 ounces extra virgin olive oil

Ingredients for Yogurt Mint Sauce

  • 4 ounces goat milk yogurt
  • 2 ounces mint jelly
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh seeded jalapeño
  • 1 tsp salt

Directions

  1. Simmer beans with 3 times the volume of water and salt for approximately 1.5 hours or until cooked completely.
  2. Prepare the sauce combining all ingredients in a mixing bowl and reserve for service.
  3. Strain the beans.
  4. Pour the extra virgin olive oil, chopped vegetables, rosemary and remaining salt into a saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil and cook on medium heat for 3 minutes, then pour instantly on the beans. Reserve for service.
  5. Season each steak with salt, pepper and a sprig of rosemary on each side.
  6. Cook the steaks on a sautee pan with the extra virgin olive oil to desired temperature (for medium rare quality, approximately 3 or 4 minutes on each side).
  7. Plate and eat (Bon apetit!).