Favorite Recipes

Provided by Janice Smith for the March 2016 issue of BurlesonNOW Magazine. Lamb: 8 3-oz. lamb chops with rib bone frenched 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. black pepper 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1/4 cup Ortalli Fig Balsamic Vinegar Glaze 2 tsp. fresh thyme, chopped Parsnip Potato Puree: 2 large parsnips, peeled and cut […]

These recipes were contributed by Heidi Gallini, a Mansfield resident, and originally appeared in the Mansfield November 2015 issue. Mama Gallini’s Damn Ham 1 12-oz. can apricot nectar 1/2 jar apricot jam or marmalade (4-6 oz.) 1 cup brown sugar, packed 1 stick cinnamon 6 whole cloves 1 4-6 lb. ham Combine apricot nectar, […]

These recipes were contributed by Edwin Lugo and Mitsy Hollis-Lugo, a Midlothian resident, and originally appeared in the Midlothian November 2016 issue. Strawberries Romanoff 1 1/2 cups sour cream 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 Tbsp. orange liqueur or rum  2 pints fresh strawberries Mix sour cream, brown sugar, and liqueur together; let set in […]

These recipes were contributed by Amanda Grant, a Ennis resident, and originally appeared in the Ennis November 2016 issue. Oatmeal Breakfast Bread 3 Tbsp. butter, melted 1 cup milk 1 egg 1 cup flour 1 cup old-fashioned oatmeal, not instant 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1 apple or pear, diced (or 1 cup […]

These recipes were contributed by Shelly Mowery, a Weatherford resident, and originally appeared in the Weatherford November 2015 issue. Mom’s Pickles 7 cups cucumbers, sliced 1 cup onion, diced 1 cup bell pepper, chopped 2 Tbsp. sea salt 1 cup cider vinegar 2 cups sugar 2 tsp. celery seed 2-3 cloves garlic per jar […]

These recipes were contributed by LaCracha Holley, a Southwest resident, and originally appeared in the Southwest November 2016 issue. Peach Cobbler 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 3/4 cups sugar (divided use) 3 tsp. baking powder 1-2 tsp. cinnamon, or to taste (divided use) 2 pinches salt (divided use) 1 cup […]

These recipes were contributed by Gwen Washington, a Corsicana resident, and originally appeared in the Corsicana November 2015 issue. Sweet-Sour Meatballs 1 lb. lean ground meat 1/2 pkg. onion soup mix 1 egg 1 6-oz. can tomato puree 5 Tbsp. brown sugar 1 cup water Mix meat, soup mix and egg well; shape into […]

These recipes were contributed by Tina McCaney, a Waxahachie resident, and originally appeared in the Waxahachie November 2016 issue. Sweet Potato Pie 1 1/2 cups sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed 2 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 cup milk 2 Tbsp. butter 1 8-inch unbaked pie shell Boil sweet […]

These recipes were contributed by Phillip and Victoria Johnson, Burleson residents, and originally appeared in the Burleson November 2015 issue. Sweet Potato Puffs 1 cup sweet potatoes 1 Tbsp. brown sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon 6 large marshmallows 1/2 cup pecans or graham cracker crumbs   Preheat oven to 350 F. […]

These recipes were contributed by Leticia Martinez, a Mansfield resident, and originally appeared in the Mansfield July 2016 issue. Piña Colada Cupcakes and Coconut Buttercream Yields approximately 24 cupcakes. Cupcakes: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 3 eggs 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar […]