Due to continued inclement weather, the Arboretum will be closed on Wednesday, January 28. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

8525 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218

Garden Chef Series

Join us in A Tasteful Place at the Tasting Plaza for a 30-minute demo and tasting as our garden chef, Madison Larmeu, crafts a recipe highlighting seasonal veggies or fruit. Watch, learn, and enjoy a fresh, flavorful bite!

Date & Time:

Friday - Sunday
11am, 12pm, & 1pm

Venue:

A Tasteful Place

Hands preparing fresh ingredients over a cutting board

Past Recipes

Missed a tasting or want to recreate your favorites? Explore past recipes from our Garden Chef Series and bring a taste of the garden to your own kitchen.

June 13-15: Blackberry Sorbet

June 20-22: SpiceBAE’s Bloody Mary Mix 

June 27-29: Watermelon Jalapeno Lime Granita

July 4-6: Fourth of July Trifle

July 11-13: Pineapple Crema Catalana

July 25-27: Chicha de Maiz

August 1-3: Spicy Pineapple Kulfi

August 8-10: Jalapeno Ice Cream

August 15-17: Liang Mian (Cold Noodles)

August 22-24: Peach Basil Cheese Cake

August 29-31: Vegan Watermelon Aguachile

September 5-7: Agua de Jamaica with Popping Boba

September 12-14: Flan de Calabaza (Pumpkin Flan)

September 19-21: Batatas Maduras (Sweet Potato Maduros)

September 26-28: Marranitos (Mexican Gingerbread Pigs)

October 3-5: Salsa de Calabaza

October 10-12: Calabaza en Tacha

October 17-19: Pickled Pumpkin

October 24-26: Spiced Pumpkin Atole

October 31: Halloween Gummies

November 1: Chef Lydia’s Spiced Pumpkin Muffins

November 2: Chef Lydia’s Chicken Guiso with Tomato Salsa

November 7-9:Spicy Pepita Brittle

November 14-16: ​Spiced Honey Goat Cheese Mousse​

November 21-23:Spiced Apple & Pecan Toffee Sauce​

November28-30:Spiced Mini Cakes

December 5-7:Pomegranate Citrus Jam

December 12-14: ​Sweet Potato Blondies with Caramel​

December 19-21:Sweet Potato Gingersnaps​

December 26-28: ​Citrus Posset with Spiced Meringue