Favorite Recipes

These recipes were contributed by Sue King Ballard, a North Ellis County resident, and originally appeared in the North Ellis CountNOW November 2015 issue. “Sue Anne” Eggs (Poached Eggs on Toast) Try naming this dish after your child! 2 slices bread 1 Tbsp. butter 2 eggs Toast both slices of bread; after they have […]

These recipes were contributed by Mika Stansberry, a Midlothian resident, and originally appeared in the MidlothianNOW November 2015 issue. Little Micky’s Oatmeal Cream Pies Cookies: 1 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. ground […]

These recipes were contributed by Heidi Gallini, a Mansfield resident, and originally appeared in the MansfieldNOW 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 Kathey McIntosh, a Ennis resident, and originally appeared in the EnnisNOW November 2015 issue. Sweet Turnips and Baby Carrots 1 8-oz. pkg. baby carrots 6-8 small turnips, peeled and cut like French-fried potatoes 4 Tbsp. butter 1/2 cup sugar Salt and pepper, to taste Place carrots and turnips in […]

These recipes were contributed by Gwen Washington, a Corsicana resident, and originally appeared in the CorsicanaNOW 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 Phillip and Victoria Johnson, a Burleson resident, and originally appeared in the BurlesonNOW 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 Amanda Shephard, a Weatherford resident, and originally appeared in the WeatherfordNOW October 2015 issue. Granny Jo’s Chocolate Pie 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/4 cup cocoa  2 1/2 heaping Tbsp. flour Pinch of salt 2 large eggs 2 cups milk 1 tsp. vanilla 2 Tbsp. butter Pie crust, baked  Mix […]

These recipes were contributed by Ann Lee, a Waxahachie resident, and originally appeared in the WaxahachieNOW October 2015 issue. Great-great-grandma Mayne’s Coffee Cake 2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1 Tbsp. baking powder 3/4 cup Crisco shortening 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup milk Cinnamon, to taste Mix first 4 […]

These recipes were contributed by Denise Root, a Southwest resident, and originally appeared in the SouthwestNOW October 2015 issue. Denise’s Barbecue Brisket 1 whole brisket 1 12-oz. bottle Shiner Bock beer 1 32-oz. bottle Stubb’s Bar-B-Q Sauce Place the brisket, fatty side up, in a pan. (A disposable pan makes clean up easy.) Pour […]

These recipes were contributed by Wendy Preston, a North Ellis Co. resident, and originally appeared in the NorthEllisCoNOW October 2015 issue. Crock-Pot Brown Sugar Bourbon Chicken 1-2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, or 1-2 lbs. chicken thighs 1 pkg. McCormick Grill Mates Brown Sugar Bourbon Marinade Clean chicken and place in the bottom of […]