Favorite Recipes


Beef Tips and Gravy

Provided by Monica Medina for the May 2010 issue of MansfieldNOW Magazine. 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil  1 small onion, chopped  2 lbs. round steak, chuck or stew beef, cubed  3 cups water (divided use) 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce  2 Tbsp. soy sauce  1 tsp. garlic powder  1 tsp. salt  1 tsp. ground black pepper  […]


King Ranch Chicken

Provided for the June 2022 issues of North Ellis Co.NOW and WaxahachieNOW magazines. 1 green bell pepper, diced  1 white onion, diced  3 cups chicken, shredded and cooked 1 14-oz. can cream of chicken soup, not diluted 1 14-oz. can cream of mushroom soup or cream of poblano soup  1 14-oz. can Ro-Tel, undrained […]


Spanakopita

Provided by Chris Noyes for the October 2020 issue of MansfieldNOW Magazines.  3 green onions 5 oz. fresh baby spinach 1/2 oz. fresh mint leaves 2 garlic gloves, crushed 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 cup feta cheese 1 egg white 8 oz phyllo dough, thawed 1/2 stick butter 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. […]


Jollof Rice

Provided by Fatima Dasin for the March 2020 issue of MansfieldNOW Magazine. 2 medium Roma tomatoes 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and sliced 2 medium onions, chopped (divided use) 1 lb. parboiled rice 4 Tbsp. vegetable oil 2 Maggi or Knorr chicken bouillon cubes 1/2 tsp. dried thyme 1 tsp. curry powder 1/2 […]


Fried Okra

Provided by Dora Long for the July 2020 issue of WeatherfordNOW Magazine. 1 lb. fresh or frozen okra, cut Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste Garlic powder, to taste 2/3 cup cornmeal 1/3 cup flour 1/2 cup oil or bacon grease Cut up the okra; mix it with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Mix […]


Crawfish Etouffee

Provided by Isaac Rowel for the May 2020 issue of BurlesonNOW Magazine. 3 Tbsp. butter 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 each of orange, red, yellow and green bell peppers, chopped 1 bunch green onions, greens only, chopped  1 qt. chicken stock 1 lb. crawfish tails Parsley, to taste Salt, to taste […]


Favorite Healthy Bran Muffins

Provided by Shirley McLeroy for the July 2012 issue of WaxahachieNOW Magazine. 3 cups raw bran (divided use) 1 cup boiling water 1 stick butter 1 cup brown sugar 2 1/2 cups all natural whole wheat flour 2 tsp. baking soda 4 Tbsp. cinnamon 2 cups buttermilk 2 eggs 4 red delicious apples, cut […]


Iron Skillet Roast

Provided by Janie Hendrix for the March 2018 issue of EnnisNOW Magazine. Roast: 5-6 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces Arm or chuck roast 4-5 Tbsp. flour Salt and pepper, to taste 1 large onion, chopped 3-4 cups brewed coffee Gravy: 1 cup water 2 Tbsp. corn starch For roast: In a large iron […]


Fried Rice

Provided by Timothy Mysak for the January 2024 issue of MidlothianNOW Magazine. This will be spicy! High smoke-point oil, such as avocado or canola 2 eggs Salt, to taste 1 chili of your choice, finely diced (I use Fresno.) 1-2 medium shallots or 1 small onion, minced 4-5 garlic cloves, minced (divided use) 1 […]


Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Provided by Abby Hopkins for the November 2020 issue of MansfieldNOW Magazine. 1 white onion, chopped 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 lb. chicken breast 1 15-oz. can corn 1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained 2 chipotle peppers, whole 8 cups chicken broth Toppings: 2 avocados, sliced 1 […]