Short Ribs with Harissa and Chickpeas

Short Ribs with Harissa  and Chickpeas

3 pounds bone-in short ribs 2 tablespoons oil 2 onions, cut into 1/2-inch wedges 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons harissa, or to taste 1 (13.5-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes 1/2 cup chicken stock 1 (13.5-ounce) can chickpeas, drained Salt and pepper Rice, for serving Pat short ribs dry and […]

Mavericks, Stars take different roads

Mavericks, Stars take different roads

By David Mullen In early May, the Dallas Mavericks and the Dallas Stars met at the preverbial fork in the road. As the playoffs were about to take shape in the NBA and NHL, the Mavericks took the high road, and the Stars took the low road, which led to an abrupt dead end. It […]

Tables ready for fun

Tables ready for fun

In 1931, the City of Dallas built White Rock Lake’s first picnic pavilion and picnic grounds known today as the Stone Tables. This area serves tens of thousands of Dallas area residents a year as one of the most popular open air rental facilities for the City of Dallas. The White Rock Lake Conservancy, working […]

Poblano Rayas with Corn and Tomatoes

Poblano Rayas with Corn  and Tomatoes

1 onion, thinly sliced 1 poblano pepper, seeded and sliced thin 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1 cup frozen corn 1/4 cup Greek yogurt 1/2 cup crumbled feta Oil, salt and pepper Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a heavy skillet over high heat until hot. Add onion and cook until softened and beginning to turn […]

‘Wicked’ makes post pandemic premier

‘Wicked’ makes post pandemic premier

By Haley Harrington Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM) and Broadway Across America (BAA) are pleased to announce “Wicked,” Dallas’ most popular musical, will return to the Music Hall at Fair Park, August 3 through September 5, kicking off the 2021-2022 Germania Insurance Broadway Series presented by DSM. Tickets for the return engagement go on sale Friday, […]

Cowboys didn’t get their man (or did they?)

Cowboys didn’t get their man (or did they?)

By David Mullen Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones just can’t sit still on Draft Day, and the 2021 NFL Draft held on the bonny banks of no longer combustible Lake Erie in beautiful downtown Cleveland was no exception. Draft Day is now Draft Days (three) leaving teams like Las Vegas, Houston and possibly Dallas in […]

Animal moms make motherhood look easy

Animal moms make motherhood look easy

By Dr. Beth Leermakers Many mothers put “time to myself” high on their list of preferred mother’s day gifts. That’s not surprising, since being a mother is a full time job without any sick leave or paid time off. Animal moms also devote considerable time and energy to caring for their young. I recently fostered […]

Artisans offer plant sale during event

Artisans offer plant sale during event

WHITE ROCK EAST GARDEN TOUR By Melissa Dermarkar What could be more fun than spending a Sunday strolling in some of the most beautiful gardens in Dallas?  A total of nine creative gardens in Forest Hills, Little Forest Hills and Casa Linda Estates will be showcased featuring peaceful retreats, large organic gardens, water features, lavish […]

Sirloin Steak with Arugula Chimichurri

Sirloin Steak with  Arugula Chimichurri

4 petite sirloin steaks 5 garlic cloves 2 cups arugula 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for cooking steak 1 teaspoon capers 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning steak 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus more for seasoning steak Season steaks with […]

Former Rangers minor leaguer makes it big

Former Rangers minor leaguer makes it big

By David Mullen After years of laboring in the minor leagues, Alex Smith waited 25 years more to finally make it to the big leagues. And he has one of the best seats in the house. The former Texas Rangers minor league infielder owns Rockerman of Texas (rockermanoftexas.com) in Justin. Anyone who has visited the […]

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