Insights

Turning stale cornbread into crisp, useful croutons

At Yogi’s Home Plate in Lake Highlands, Dallas, stale cornbread becomes crisp, seasoned cornbread croutons for the bar. Our scratch-made kitchen treats…

Putting a Smoked Turkey Leg on Our Gumbo

At Yogi’s Home Plate in Lake Highlands, chef-driven cooking turns a bowl of gumbo into the centre of the table. The kitchen works from scratch, building a…

Why we batch our margaritas with fresh lime juice

A margarita has only a few ingredients, but its balance is unforgiving: weak lime, heavy sweetness and warm tequila all show immediately. At Yogi’s Home Plate…

How Our Bartenders Infuse Bourbon with Bacon and Jalapeño

At Yogi’s Home Plate in Lake Highlands, bourbon is more than a spirit poured over ice. Our bartenders use it as a base for savoury, smoky cocktails that suit a…

How We Batch a Michelada Mix with Roasted Tomatillos

A good michelada starts long before the beer is poured. At Yogi’s Home Plate, we build the mix around roasted tomatillos, fresh citrus, savoury seasoning and a…

The Fire-Roasted Tomato Ketchup Made In Our Kitchen

At Yogi’s Home Plate in Lake Highlands, Dallas, ketchup is treated as part of the meal rather than an afterthought. Our house version begins with tomatoes…

Why We Make Our Own Dill Pickles Instead of Buying Jars

At Yogi’s Home Plate in Lake Highlands, Dallas, pickles are more than a garnish beside a burger. They bring brightness to rich food, add crunch to sandwiches,…

What Makes Our Deviled Eggs a Crowd Favorite at the Bar

A great bar snack should be easy to share, satisfying enough to settle a hunger, and interesting enough to keep people reaching for one more bite. At Yogi’s…

Why Our Fried Chicken Rests 24 Hours in Sweet Tea

At Yogi’s Home Plate in Lake Highlands, Dallas, fried chicken begins long before the fryer is switched on. Our kitchen starts with a sweet tea brine that…

Smoked Garlic Gives Our Chipotle-Lime Aioli Its Edge

There is a reason a good dipping sauce can become the thing guests remember long after the last chip has disappeared. At Yogi’s Home Plate in Lake Highlands,…