Favorite Recipes


Pork Sliders

Provided by Nick Harris for the December 2013 issue of North Ellis Co.NOW Magazine. 1 4-lb. shoulder pork roast 24 small dinner rolls Spice Rub: 1 Tbsp. paprika 1 Tbsp. garlic powder 1 Tbsp. dark brown sugar, packed 1 Tbsp. dry mustard 1 Tbsp. onion powder 1 Tbsp. dried thyme 1 Tbsp. dried oregano […]


Garlic Roasted Broccoli

Provided by Dolly Pannell for the June 2022 issue of BurlesonNOW Magazine. 2 heads broccoli, cut into small florets 3 Tbsp. melted coconut oil (or oil of choice) 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. black pepper 5 cloves garlic, minced Pinch red pepper flakes (optional) 1 tsp. lemon juice Preheat the oven to 400 […]


Fresh Apple Cake

Provided by Shane Croft for the October 2021 issue of North Ellis Co.NOW Magazine. 2 cups sugar 3 cups flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1 heaping tsp. cinnamon 3 cups tart apples, peeled and chopped 2 eggs 2 tsp. vanilla 1 1/2 cups canola oil 1 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped […]


Swedish Meatballs

Provided by Conner Wright for the May 2022 issue of BurlesonNOW Magazine. 1 14.5-oz. can (or 2 cups) low-sodium beef broth 1 10.5-oz. can cream of mushroom soup 2 Tbsp. A1 Steak Sauce 1 pkg. dry onion soup mix 1 2-lb. bag frozen meatballs of your choice 1 16-oz. pkg. egg noodles  1 cup […]


Pineapple Upside-down Cake

Provided by Caroline Colten for the January 2020 issue of MidlothianNOW Magazine. 1/3 cup butter 1 Tbsp. pineapple juice 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 can pineapple rings in juice, drained (retain juice) Maraschino cherries, halved Pecans, halved Batter: 2 eggs 2/3 cup sugar 7 Tbsp. pineapple juice (from pineapple rings) 1 tsp. vanilla 1 […]


Sloppy Joes

Provided by Bob O’Toole for the October 2012 issue of CorsicanaNOW Magazine. 2 lbs. lean ground chuck 2 cups celery, chopped 1 cup onion, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 2 tsp. garlic salt 2 cups ketchup 4 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce 2 Tbsp. brown sugar 1/2 cup water Brown ground chuck; drain. Sauté celery, onion […]


Bold Beef Stroganoff

Provided by Edwin Lugo and Mitsy Hollis-Lugo for the November 2016 issue of MidlothianNOW Magazinze. 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil (divided use) 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 large white onion, thinly sliced 3 cloves minced garlic 1/2 cup flour (divided use) […]


Chicken Empanadas

Provided by Johnnie Peebles for the November 2015 issue of WaxahachieNOW Magazine. 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 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1 15-oz. pkg. […]


Summer Greek Tzatziki

Provided by Tiffani Smith for the July 2022 issue of MansfieldNOW Magazine. 1 large cucumber Kosher salt, to taste 2 large cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2 lemon, juiced 1 5-oz. container full-fat plain Greek yogurt Peel the cucumber; cut lengthwise into 4 spears. Put the slices on a plate; sprinkle […]


Smoked Queso Dip

Provided by Liz Snead for the April 2022 issue of BurlesonNOW Magazine. 1 lb. ground sausage or breakfast sausage 1 32-oz. pkg. Velveeta Queso Blanco Cheese  1 cup Mexican cheese, shredded  1 4-oz. can diced green chiles 1/2 jalapeño, diced 2 Tbsp. onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 14.5-oz. can petite diced tomatoes […]