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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 […]


North Ellis County February 2024 Calendar

2/3 Catch-A-Trout: Due to below freezing temperatures on the original date, this kids’ fishing event has been rescheduled for 2/3. The Pond at Pearson Park will be stocked with trout from Texas Parks and Wildlife Neighborhood Fishin’ Program. Free. Registration: 8:00 a.m.; event: 9:00-11:00 a.m., 200 Lakeview Pkwy. 2/10 Touch-a-Truck: A fun, interactive learning […]


Midlothian February 2024 Calendar

2/8 Day of Giving: Scooter’s Coffee will donate 10 percent of sales to Reach Council Prevention Services. 5:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m., 721 E. Main St. 2/9-2/11 Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap: Friday and Saturday: 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 2:30 p.m., University Church 221 Solon Rd., Waxahachie. For ticket information, visit www.waxahachiecommunitytheatre.com/. 2/17 Mayor’s Winter Walk: A 1-mile, guided nature trail excursion to discover the […]