HOUSTON – Dine out and do good this month during Houston Restaurant Weeks.
It’s the largest annual fundraiser for the Houston Food Bank.
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Diners can enjoy specially priced meals at over 200 participating restaurants around Houston.
The restaurants then make donations directly to the Houston Food Bank based upon how many brunches, lunches and dinners they sell during the event.
This is the first year for B.B. Italia Kitchen and Bar to participate, since they just opened a few months ago.
Daniel Berg, executive chef at B.B. Italia Kitchen and Bar, talks about their special Houston Restaurant Weeks menu and shares an easy appetizer recipe for Whipped Ricotta.
Whipped Ricotta
Serves 12
Ingredients:
6 lb. cow’s milk ricotta
¾ cup of heavy cream
1 tbsp. salt
Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients in KitchenAid with whisk attachment.
2. Whisk for approximately 2 minutes on high untillight and fluffy.
3. Serve with toasted bread or plated. Top with olive oil or honey (optional).
"The idea is to get this ricotta, and put a lot of air into it, so you really kind of want to do a lot of whisking,” Berg said.
The chef recommends using a stand mixer if you have one.
Click here to see a list of participating restaurants for Houston Restaurant Weeks.