HOUSTON \u2013 Tanji Patton, Goodtaste with Tanji host, joins Houston Life with spring menu picks from TRIBUTE at The Houstonian, Kenny & Ziggy\u2019s New York Delicatessen, and Pearl & Vine, and a fun \u201chummus garden\u201d appetizer idea. <\/p>\n
Holiday-ready plates <\/p>\n
Tanji Patton of Goodtaste TV shares her Spring menu favorites. (KPRC 2 TV)<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re planning an Easter brunch with Southern flair, TRIBUTE at The Houstonian<\/a> delivers. Chef Jeff Boudreaux\u2019s take on a springtime Benedict pairs poached eggs with andouille, a crisp crab cake and a silky crawfish hollandaise \u2014 a nod to coastal Louisiana and the chef\u2019s Morgan City roots. For an elegant main, the Colorado lamb features smoked loin and double-cut chops grilled over post oak, served with sweet pea pur\u00e9e, pea tendrils and a potato pav\u00e9 for a harmonious, seasonal plate.<\/p>\n Passover and spring sweets <\/p>\n Tanji Patton of Goodtaste TV shares her Spring menu favorites. (KPRC 2 TV)<\/p>\n Kenny & Ziggy\u2019s<\/a> New York Delicatessen is offering Passover-friendly treats available for pickup. Try the carrot souffl\u00e9 \u2014 a light puree of carrot with honey, vanilla, English butter and a pinch of cinnamon \u2014 or the macaroon cheesecake, a New York-style cheesecake on a coconut macaroon base. These items were available March 31 and April 1 at the deli case.<\/p>\n Brunch favorites perfect for any occasion<\/p>\n Tanji Patton of Goodtaste TV shares her Spring menu favorites. (KPRC 2 TV)<\/p>\n Pearl & Vine<\/a> brings crowd-pleasing options like salmon toast \u2014 sourdough topped with egg salad, house-cured salmon, fried capers and red onion \u2014 plus chicken & waffles with crispy thighs, spiced syrup and honey butter. <\/p>\n A fresh appetizer idea <\/p>\n Tanji Patton of Goodtaste TV builds a Hummus Garden on Houston Life. (KPRC 2)<\/p>\n For a spring-ready appetizer, Tanji shows us how to build a \u201chummus garden,\u201d a playful platter of hummus surrounded by colorful spring vegetables \u2014 perfect for Passover, Easter or any spring gathering.<\/p>\n Watch \u201cGoodtaste with Tanji\u201d<\/a> on weekend mornings on KPRC 2. <\/p>\n