Favorite Recipes

These recipes were contributed by Kay Harris, a North Ellis County resident, and originally appeared in the North Ellis County July 2016 issue. Grilled Tilapia With Crab Cream Sauce Tilapia: 2 tilapia loins Drizzle olive oil 1 pkg. Tony Chachere’s Original Creole Seasoning 1 lemon, halved (divided use) Crab Cream Sauce: 1 1/2 Tbsp. […]

These recipes were contributed by June Strain, a Corsicana resident, and originally appeared in the Corsicana  July 2016 issue. Aunt Emmaline’s Tea Cakes 1 tsp. baking soda 1 cup buttermilk 6-8 cups flour (divided use) 1 tsp. baking powder 1 cup pure lard 3 cups sugar 3 eggs 2 tsp. vanilla Combine baking soda […]

These recipes were contributed by Cindy Pechal, a Ennis resident, and originally appeared in the Ennis  July 2016 issue. Steak Balsamico 2/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette 1/4 cup fig preserves 4 beef steaks, your choice of cut 1 tsp. ground sea salt 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper 1 6.5-oz. container buttery garlic and herb spreadable […]

These recipes were contributed by Josh Fortney, a Burleson resident, and originally appeared in the Burleson  July 2016 issue. Hidden Veggie Pizza Bake 1 large spaghetti squash   1 lb. Italian sausage or venison  1/2 onion, chopped  1/2 bell pepper, chopped  1 tsp. dried basil or premixed Italian seasoning 8 oz. pizza sauce or tomato […]

These recipes were contributed by Isabella Valdez, a Midlothian resident, and originally appeared in the Midlothian  July 2016 issue. My Favorite Enchilada Sauce 2 Tbsp. oil 2 Tbsp. flour 2 Tbsp. chili powder 2 cups water 1 3-oz. can tomato paste 1/2 tsp. cumin 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 2 tsp. unsweetened […]

These recipes were contributed by Zoe Marie, a Southwest resident, and originally appeared in the Southwest  July 2016 issue. Grilled Tilapia With Mango Salsa Serves 4. Tilapia Fillets: 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp. parsley 2 tsp. dried basil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. pepper […]

These recipes were contributed by Gail Simko, a Weatherford resident, and originally appeared in the Weatherford  June 2016 issue. Peach Cobbler 2 cups fresh peaches 1 1/4 cups sugar (divided use) 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup flour 1 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1/8 tsp. salt 1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla Place peaches in […]

These recipes were contributed by Kathy Dickey, a North Ellis County resident, and originally appeared in the North Ellis County June 2016 issue. Guacamole 1/2 onion, chopped 1 tomato, chopped 1/2 jalapeño pepper, chopped 1 handful cilantro, chopped 2 avocadoes, mashed Salt, to taste Mix first 5 ingredients thoroughly. Add salt and combine.   […]

These recipes were contributed by Kim Mullins, a Mansfield resident, and originally appeared in the Mansfield  June 2016 issue. Cream Cheese Tuna Bites 1 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 12-oz. can tuna, drained and flaked 1 3-oz. can chopped black olives 1 loaf white, thin sandwich bread Blend […]