Monthly Archives: February 2024


20 Years of Now Magazines

It seems like only yesterday that CorsicanaNOW Magazine was just an idea. Would it work? At that time, only the big cities had full-color magazines. In late 2003, I was considering whether a community magazine that was direct mailed into every home and business in the Corsicana ZIP codes would be sustainable. Now, here […]


Beer Bread

Provided by Lisa Amoriello for the December 2015 issue of MansfieldNOW Magazine. 3 cups self-rising flour 3 Tbsp. sugar 1 12-oz. can beer, preferably room temperature 1/2 cup butter, melted In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar. Pour in beer and fold together until incorporated. Dough will be sticky. Prepare a loaf pan […]


Chicken Tortilla Soup

Provided by Carol Spaniel for the June 2022 issue of EnnisNOW Magazine. 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped Olive oil, for sautéing 1/2 cup frozen corn 1 rotisserie chicken 1 10-oz. can diced tomatoes 5 cups chicken broth 1 1/2 cups water 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. chili powder […]


Homemade Italian Manicotti

Provided by Jennifer Miller for the July 2015 issue of MidlothianNOW Magazine. Makes approximately 25 shells. Manicotti Shells: 6 eggs, room temperature 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, unsifted 1/4 tsp. salt 1 1/2 cups water Cheese Filling: 1 lb. ricotta cheese 1 lb. small curd cottage cheese 1 8–oz. pkg. Italian cheese, shredded 1/3 […]


Red Velvet Cake

Provided by Sandra Graves for the May 2010 issue of North Ellis Co.NOW Magazine. Cake:  2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda Pinch of salt 1 cup buttermilk 1 Tbsp. white vinegar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2 Tbsp. cocoa 2 Tbsp. (one 1-ounce bottle) red food coloring 12 […]