Kaitlin Stafford’s Apple Pecan Muffins pair well with a cup of coffee or ice cream. Photo by Stuart Villanueva
‘Over-the-top delicious’
‘Jewish soul food’
Islander puts a sweet twist on a beloved holiday comfort dish
Mansion makeover
Jerry Klekotta, left, and owners Sandra and Bobby Connatser operate the1860 Charles W. Adams Mansion in Galveston. The Connatsers hope to make the historic mansion a creative retreat. Photo by Jennifer Reynolds
While visiting another island inn, couple falls for Victorian beauty
‘Science, time and love’
Tim Bass is well known for barbecued brisket. Photo by Stuart Villanueva
His wife is the chef, but this ‘country boy’ is known for barbecued brisket
Texas transplants
After moving from Utah to Galveston, couple takes gardening to new level
Buttered up
Chef David Skinner pours corn butter while plating a dish at his restaurant, Eculent, in Kemah. The Oklahoma native and Choctaw Native American wanted to find a way to elevate one of his favorite vegetables and came up with the sauce, which is made from juiced corn. Photo by Stuart Villanueva
‘Culinary genius’ shares a coveted recipe from his famous Kemah eatery
Chicken soup for the soul
This keto version is a modern twist on a comforting classic
‘The real thing’
Maggie Fuller’s upside down plum cake is a family favorite. It’s colorful, sweet and buttery. Photo by Kelsey Walling
Island family enjoys recipe passed down from German ancestors
‘The roast beast’
Duane Myers of Seabrook makes his rib-eye roast each New Year’s Day. Photo by Stuart Villanueva
At a Seabrook home, this dish is a tasty New Year’s tradition
Home sweet home
Kristie Vitovsky, owner of the home-based Simply Smitten Bakery, makes custom-designed cookies. Photo by Stuart Villanueva