Favorite Recipes


Norwegian Pancakes

Provided by Karel Anne Tieszen for the May 2011 issue of SouthwestNOW Magazine. Serves 8. 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp. sugar 2 tsp. baking soda 1/8 tsp. salt 1 egg 3 cups buttermilk 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract Apple butter or jam, if desired In a large bowl, combine […]


Nana’s Famous Pot Roast

Provided by Mary Lena Messimer for the March 2011 issue of WeatherfordNOW Magazine. 4 lbs. rump roast  5 to 6 cups water 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. meat tenderizer 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 fresh onion, thinly sliced 1 whole green bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 seasoning packet of brown […]


Swiss Steak (West Virginia Style)

Provided by Shirley Lotts for the April 2013 issue of MidlothianNOW Magazine. 1 lb. sirloin tip 2 Tbsp. cooking oil Salt and pepper, to taste (divided use) 1 onion, chopped 1 green pepper, thinly sliced 1 cup ketchup 4 potatoes 1 pkg. baby carrots 1/2 head cabbage, sliced in 1/2-inch wedges Brown sirloin tip […]


Blueberry Muffins

Provided by Andria Latham for the July 2016 issue of WeatherfordNOW Magazine. Makes 12 muffins. 1 1/2 cups flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup olive oil Mix all dry ingredients together; stir in […]


Fried Chicken

Provided by Jean Dumont for the February 2011 issue of WeatherfordNOW Magazine. Peanut oil to fill a large frying pot halfway Whole chicken (cut up) or one that is already cut up 2 eggs 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup Louisiana Hot Sauce 2 cups self-rising flour 2 tsp. seasoning salt 2 tsp. pepper Fill […]


Chocolate Chip Cherry Scones

Provided by Diane Hood for the March 2017 issue of SouthwestNOW Magazine. Makes 8 servings. 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup sugar 1 Tbsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 stick cold butter 1/2 cup whipping cream (divided use) 1/4 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped 2 oz. semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped Waxed paper Preheat […]


Creole Red Beans

Provided by Janet Legrand for the May 2010 issue of CorsicanaNOW Magazine. 1 lb. red kidney beans  2 onions, chopped  1 green pepper, chopped  3 ribs celery, chopped  4 cloves garlic, minced  1 tsp. sugar  2 tsp. vinegar  3 cups chicken broth  3 cups water  2 bay leaves  1/2 tsp. powdered thyme  1/8 tsp. […]


Beer Bread

Provided by Lisa Amoriello for the December 2015 issue of MansfieldNOW Magazine. 3 cups self-rising flour 3 Tbsp. sugar 1 12-oz. can beer, preferably room temperature 1/2 cup butter, melted In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar. Pour in beer and fold together until incorporated. Dough will be sticky. Prepare a loaf pan […]


Chicken Tortilla Soup

Provided by Carol Spaniel for the June 2022 issue of EnnisNOW Magazine. 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped Olive oil, for sautéing 1/2 cup frozen corn 1 rotisserie chicken 1 10-oz. can diced tomatoes 5 cups chicken broth 1 1/2 cups water 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. chili powder […]