Yearly Archives: 2024


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 […]