Favorite Recipes

These recipes were contributed by Tillie Harris, a Southwest resident, and originally appeared in the SouthwestNOW May 2016 issue. Lemon Cake Cake: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 tsp. lemon extract 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 cups sugar […]

These recipes were contributed by Melba Beam, a North Ellis County resident, and originally appeared in the NorthEllisCoNOW May 2016 issue. Bread Pudding 4 cups bread, stale (can substitute hamburger or hotdog buns) 2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup brown sugar, packed 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. cinnamon 2 cups whole milk 5 […]

These recipes were contributed by Vera Wofford, a Midlothian resident, and originally appeared in the MidlothianNOW May 2016 issue. Mandarin Orange Salad Salad: 1/2 head lettuce, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 1 Tbsp. minced parsley 2 green onions and tops, thinly sliced 1 11-oz. can mandarin oranges, drained Dressing: 1/2 tsp. salt 2 Tbsp. […]

These recipes were contributed by Denise Roe, a Mansfield resident, and originally appeared in the MansfieldNOW May 2016 issue. Salad  1/3 head romaine lettuce 1/3 head escarole or butter lettuce 1/2 bag baby spinach 1/4 cup cauliflower pieces 2 radishes, sliced 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1/3 cucumber, sliced 1/4 red onion, sliced 1/3 can […]

These recipes were contributed by Irene Kubin, a Ennis resident, and originally appeared in the EnnisNOW May 2016 issue. Pie Crust Makes 2 pie shells, 1 double crust or lattice-top pie. 2 cups flour 1 tsp. salt 2/3 cup shortening 7-8 Tbsp. cold water Using a food processor, mix flour, salt and shortening; add […]

These recipes were contributed by Bettye Calhoun, a Corsicana resident, and originally appeared in the CorsicanaNOW May 2016 issue. Chicken and Ham Gumbo 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cooking oil 1/2 cup onions, chopped 1/3 cup green bell pepper, chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 tsp. salt  1/4 tsp. black pepper 3 cups […]

These recipes were contributed by Erica Bevel, a Burleson resident, and originally appeared in the BurlesonNOW May 2016 issue. Simple Protein Pancakes Serves 1. 1 Tbsp. coconut oil or grass-fed butter 1 egg 1 banana 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (optional) 1 tsp. cinnamon Coat frying pan with oil or butter. Whisk final four […]

These recipes were contributed by Shelly Mowery, a Weatherford resident, and originally appeared in the WeatherfordNOW 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 Johnnie Peebles, a Waxahachie resident, and originally appeared in the WaxahachieNOW November 2015 issue. Chicken Empanadas 3 cups chicken, cooked and chopped 1 8-oz. pkg. shredded Colby and Monterrey Jack blended cheese 1 4-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 1/2 […]

These recipes were contributed by Michael Douglas and Kevin Morrow, a Southwest resident, and originally appeared in the SouthwestNOW November 2015 issue. Smoked Brined Turkey Poultry Brine: 1 gallon water 1 cup coarse kosher salt 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup honey 3/4 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar […]