Favorite Recipes


Irish Beer Bread

Provided by Julie Garro for the March 2011 issue of MansfieldNOW Magazine. 3 cups self-rising flour  1/2 cup sugar  1/2 cup cheddar cheese, finely shredded 1 12-oz. beer (Light beer gives a lighter texture and flavor, dark beer will create a  heavier texture with full beer flavor.) 4 Tbsp. butter, melted Spray a loaf […]


Bread Pudding

Provided by Joe and Kelly Hartman for the August 2013 issue of North Ellis Co.NOW Magazine. Pudding: 11 slices toasted bread 1 cup white sugar 1 13-oz. can Pet evaporated milk 2 cups whole milk 1 tsp. real vanilla 5 egg yolks (separate egg white for meringue) 1/3 cup butter, melted Sprinkle of cinnamon […]


Wanda’s Scalloped Potatoes

Provided by Traci Child for the October 2018 issue of North Ellis Co.NOW Magazine. 6 medium potatoes, cubed and cooked Salt and pepper, to taste 2 Tbsp. butter 4 green onions, chopped 1 8-oz. carton sour cream 1 8-oz. carton heavy whipping cream 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated Preheat oven to 375 F. Drain […]


Herb Crusted Halibut

Provided by Eileen Kesner for the June 2022 issue of MansfieldNOW Magazine. 1 egg 1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs 1/2 tsp. dill 1/2 tsp. rosemary, chopped 1/2 tsp. thyme 1/2 tsp. herbs de Provence 1/2 tsp. paprika 2 halibut filets 1/2 Tbsp. butter Lemon wedges Preheat oven to 400 F. In a shallow dish, lightly […]


Pot Stickers

Provided by Sophia Sexton for the June 2022 issue of WeatherfordNOW Magazine. 1 lb. ground pork 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup green onions, finely chopped 3 Tbsp. fresh ginger, finely minced 2 Tbsp., plus 1 tsp. soy sauce 1 tsp. sesame oil 1 pinch cayenne pepper 1?1/2 cups green cabbage, finely chopped 32 […]


Rolled Grape Leaves

Provided by Donna Sellers for the February 2011 issue of MidlothianNOW Magazine. This is a traditional Syrian side dish, and my grandfather’s recipe. Serves 15 as side dish or 8 as main dish. 2 lbs. extra-lean ground beef 1 lb. rice 1 Tbsp. allspice 2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. pepper 16-oz. jar grape leaves […]


German Beef Stew

Provided by Evelyn Restivo for the August 2016 issue of WaxahachieNOW Magazine. 1 1/2 lbs. beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/2 cup butter (divided use) 2 cups beef broth 2 apples, peeled and shredded 6 carrots, peeled and sliced in thin strips 1/4 cup onion, diced 1/2 cup sweet red wine 1/2 […]


Basic Indian Curry

Provided by Sonia Walters for the October 2017 issue of BurlesonNOW Magazine. Serves 4.  2 cups basmati rice, uncooked 8 cups water 1 medium white onion 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 lbs. beef stew meat, cubed 1 Tbsp. Dorot Crushed Ginger (available at H-E-B.) 1 Tbsp. garlic paste 1 Tbsp. garam masala 1 Tbsp. […]


Sugar Cookies

Provided by LaCracha Holley for the November 2016 issue of SouthwestNOW Magazine. 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup softened butter 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 2-3 Tbsp. buttermilk (divided use) Sprinkles or decorating sugar for topping […]


PaPa’s Eggnog

Provided by Marsha Dameron for the April 2022 issue of CorsicanaNOW Magazine. 12 eggs 1 cup sugar Whiskey, to taste (optional) 1 qt. heavy cream 1 qt. milk Nutmeg, to taste Separate the eggs; beat the whites and yolks in separate bowls. Add the sugar to the yolks before whipping. If adding whiskey, add […]