A great alternative when you’ve had enough honey-baked ham and turke, this dish is hearty, full of flavor and has a few surprise ingredients. Tre cooks it with his daughter —who loves to grill — around the holidays. See the recipe here.
If you’re serving pescatarians, or just want to switch things up, this seafood dish comes with all the warmth and comfort you’d want of a holiday dish, not to mention the gorgeous colors. Plus, how can you resist anything that’s bacon-wrapped? See the recipe here.
Wilcox prepared this award-winning dressing on “Top Chef,” and it’s such a unique use of the holiday staple, cornbread. You’ll love the little kick from the jalapeños, and the smokiness from the applewood smoked bacon. Use it in place of gravy, or even toss it on a salad. See the recipe here.
This recipe might actually get the kids at your holiday table to eat gourmet. If you’re a big fan of the turducken, then you’ll love this creative use of chicken and duck. The chicken bakes in duck fat, giving it an outrageously succulent flavor. It comes out fried, so it’s almost a fancy version of fried chicken, but so much better. See the recipe here.
Chef Wilcox may have been sent home for below-standard bread pudding on “Top Chef,” but he more than made up for it when he created this mind-blowing spin on the usual gooey and soothing dessert. See the recipe here.
This is one of Wilcox’s signature dishes. We love that he makes an underutilized part of the chicken so delicious. The tomato and red wine sauce is deeply satisfying, and the herbs are stunning. See the recipe here.
We couldn’t track down Wilcox’s own special recipe — he’s probably keeping it a secret since it was served up for brunch at the Village Marquee Texas Grill. But this recipe looks to come pretty close. The lemon is such a pleasant and refreshing flavor next to all the heavy desserts at holiday meals. See the recipe here.
This is another delight out of the Village Marquee Texas Grill, where Wilcox did a lot of great things with citrus. Serve this up Christmas morning before opening presents, and the kids will actually want breakfast. Here’s the closest rendition we could find. See the recipe here.
If you visit any buffet this holiday season, you’ll find the usual shrimp cocktail. Spice things up and impress your guests with this delicious substitute. The unexpected combination of sweet bananas and spicy gazpacho is a real palate pleaser. See the recipe here.
If you’re aiming for a luxurious and indulgent vibe, this dish that incorporates duck three ways will get you there. The impressive plate is bursting with flavors and interesting, complimentary textures. Plus, it will make your kitchen smell incredible. See the recipe here.
