After last week’s expose on charcuterie boards, an associate suggested my description of the goat cheese-wonton-honey trifecta was a bit off. Instead of finding a way to work the term, “insouciance,” into descriptions of foods, he suggested I start using “mouthfeel.”

The editorial board here at 1 Scaianalysis Esplanade embraces innovation, so I present to you the mouthfeel of new items you’ll find at the Cowboys’ opener this weekend at AT&T Stadium.

Loyal Scaiaholics will recall, in addition to trying items at the State Fair of Texas, each year, I try new items at AT&T Stadium. I embrace my responsibility to help Cowboys fans make educated decisions.

We now live in a world where the Cincinnati Bengals have appeared in the Super Bowl more recently than the Cowboys, so naturally, I asked if Cincinnati-style chili was on this year’s menu.

I had a good reason. The Bengals play in Arlington in a couple weeks, and my question was in response to Legends Hospitality introducing:

Muffuletta

From Legends: A true New Orleans staple! Fresh focaccia bread topped with house-made olive salad and layers of capicola, mortadella, ham, salami, provolone and mozzarella cheeses.    Available at: Main Clubs

In addition to walkability, “shareability” is a popular item for concessions to consider. Concessions Chef Heather Fuller says the Muffuletta is made to be deconstructed, so if you enjoy the insouciant tang of olive salad, you might have some of that on the focaccia while your associate might prefer the mouthfeel of the ham, salami and cheese.

In fact, however, I did finish it on my own. In my defense, we were served smaller versions of each dish.

You’ll notice in the front of that picture:

Lobster Mac-N-Cheese

Our Famous Cowboys Mac-N-Cheese elevated with chunks of garlic-butter-poached lobster finished with fresh parsley.  Available at: Main Clubs

Loyal Scaiaholics will recall if someone serves lobster mac n cheese, I would never insult that person by refusing, even in a hurricane [especially in a hurricane]. But this raised an interesting question. I wouldn’t have suspected a stadium would have its own lobster guy.

Fuller says they put in an order with their lobster guy, but they sold out during the Garth Brooks concert, so they may have to increase their order during the season.

Fried Mozzarella Burger

Fresh brioche bun piled high with fried mozzarella sticks, our delicious house-made marinara sauce, angus burger patty and pepper jack cheese. Cheesy heaven on earth! Available at: North and South Silver Clubs

Every year, I think, “They’ll never figure out another place to put cheese on a burger!” Every year, I’m a fool. There are two lessons here, kids: 1.) Never stop innovating 2.) If you’re trying to solve a problem, consider adding fried cheese.

Steak Sandwich

Slow-roasted beef dipped in our signature Au Jus and piled on a toasted bun with arugula, provolone cheese, creamy horseradish sauce and caramelized onions. Available at: Main Clubs and all Hall of Fame stands

Sure, the muffuletta and fried mozzarella burger were good appetizers, but I was ready to try a steak sandwich and a steak sandwich [still a reference, people].

As the greatest radio reporter in Texas, I felt like I had a responsibility to confirm whether it was the greatest steak sandwich ever. It was solid, but I feel like I shouldn’t be making official rankings since my palette had already adjusted to the lobster and fried cheese.

Meantime, I’d like the Cowboys to start including a look inside their au jus plant during stadium tours.

Mango Habanero Chicken Sandwich with Pineapple Slaw

Juicy fried chicken tossed in our signature mango-habanero sauce topped with our fresh, house-made pineapple slaw.   Available at: Crisp stands 218, 243, 409, 439

This was another opportunity to tell someone who hadn’t asked that I’m from Ohio.

Yes, you have to explain to us that “habanero” doesn’t automatically mean, “spicier than Joe Nuxhall in the 8th inning of a ten run game.” And I’ve learned that lesson over these 12 years in DFW. In fact, a thought occurs: While I’m typing this, I’ve even got some mango habanero salsa in the refrigerator.

Here’s a complete list of new items. I’m going to take a nap.