Favorite Recipes

These recipes were contributed by Roxie Pierce, a Corsicana resident, and originally appeared in the CorsicanaNOW August 2015 issue. Old-fashioned Tea Cakes Makes 6 dozen. 1 cup solid all-vegetable shortening 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla 4 cups […]

These recipes were contributed by Jesse and Sabrina McLeod, a Burleson resident, and originally appeared in the BurlesonNOW August 2015 issue. Fresh Basil Pesto  2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed 1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts 3 medium-size garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup Parmesan-Reggiano or Romano cheese, freshly grated […]

These recipes were contributed by Michelle Frank, a Weatherford resident, and originally appeared in the WeatherfordNOW April 2015 issue. Lasagna 1 lb. Italian sausage, ground beef or ground turkey  36-oz. jar spaghetti sauce 1 cup water 2 eggs 16-oz. ricotta cheese 16-oz. lasagna noodles 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded […]

These recipes were contributed by Irby McNight, a Waxahachie resident, and originally appeared in the WaxahachieNOW April 2015 issue. Roasted Prime Sirloin 5 lbs. prime sirloin, boneless 1 Tbsp. olive oil Fine sea salt, to taste Ground peppercorn, to taste 1 cup red wine 6 slivers garlic Rinse sirloin in warm water. Pat dry. […]

These recipes were contributed by Gene Sims, a Southwest resident, and originally appeared in the SouthwestNOW April 2015 issue. Grandma Lee’s Special Serves 4. 1 lb. ground meat 1 10.5-oz. can chicken noodle soup 1 15-oz. can mixed vegetables 2 1/2 cups instant potatoes Brown ground meat and drain. Combine soup and vegetables; add […]

These recipes were contributed by James Fischetti, a North Ellis County resident, and originally appeared in the North Ellis CountyNOW April 2015 issue. Ro-Tel Chicken Spaghetti 1 10 3/4-oz. can of cream of chicken soup  1 10-oz. can of Ro-Tel Diced Tomatoes With Green Chilies  1 clove garlic, minced (or 1/2 tsp. garlic powder)  […]

These recipes were contributed by Hilary Lee, a Midlothian resident, and originally appeared in the MidlothianNOW April 2015 issue. Pepperoni Pizza Tots 6 cups water 1 2-lb. cauliflower, remove leaves and cut into florets 1/3 cup coconut flour 1 Tbsp. dried Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. sea salt 8 slices Applegate […]

These recipes were contributed by Jeff Johnston, a Mansfield resident, and originally appeared in the MansfieldNOW April 2015 issue. Jeff’s First-place Chili 2 lbs. hot sausage 2 lbs. venison sausage 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped 3 10-oz. cans Ro-Tel  2 6-oz. cans tomato paste Water Salt and pepper, to taste  Chili powder, to […]

These recipes were contributed by Sally Stanfield, a Granbury resident, and originally appeared in the GranburyNOW April 2015 issue. Dad & Lisa’s Rice Crust Pizza 1 egg  1 1/2 cups cooked white rice  1 tsp. Italian seasoning 1 tsp. garlic powder  1/2 cup each your favorite vegetables, chopped 1/2 cup each your favorite meats, […]

These recipes were contributed by Kristy Stephens, a Ennis resident, and originally appeared in the EnnisNOW April 2015 issue. Apple Pie Bites 1 small Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and cut into 8 1/2-inch slices 3 Tbsp. butter, melted 1 8-oz. can refrigerated crescent dinner rolls 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed Apple pie spice, […]