Favorite Recipes


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 […]


Greek Salad and Dressing

Provided by Chris Noyes for the October 2020 issue of MansfieldNOW Magazine. Dressing: 1 lemon 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/3 cup olive oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 2 tsp. oregano 1 Tbsp. honey Salt, to taste  Pepper, to taste Salad:  1 medium cucumber, cut into half-moons 1 green bell […]


BBQ Chicken-On-The-Grill

Provided by Caleb and Oliver Jackson for the July 2011 issue of CorsicanaNOW Magazine. 1/2 cup ketchup 1 Tbsp. mustard 1 Tbsp. molasses 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 2 gloves garlic, chopped (optional) 2 cups water 6 chicken breasts Make barbecue sauce by mixing all ingredients, except chicken and water, in a bowl. Using aluminum […]


Peach Ice Cream

Provided by Erin Mahan for the July 2018 issue of MansfieldNOW Magazine. 3 eggs lightly beaten 1 1/4 cups sugar 1 Tbsp. flour 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. almond extract 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 2 cups half-and-half 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 3 cups Parker County peaches, cleaned and diced Whisk eggs, sugar, flour, vanilla, almond […]


Fried Fruit Pies

Provided by Ben and Dora Long for the July 2020 issue of WeatherfordNOW Magazine. For dough: 1 cup warm water 1 pkg. dry yeast 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp. salt 3 cups flour (divided use) 1/4 cup shortening or oil 1 egg For fruit mixture: Fruit of your choice 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup […]


Bread and Butter Pickles

Provided by Catherine Porter for the August 2011 issue of CorsicanaNOW Magazine. 4 qts. cucumbers, sliced (about 6 lbs.) 1 1/2 cups white onions, sliced (about 1 lb. or 12-15 small onions) 2 large garlic cloves 1/3 cup salt 2 qts. (2 trays) ice, crushed or cubed 4 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 tsp. […]


Best Steak

Provided by LeeAnn Polster for the May 2022 issue of WeatherfordNOW Magazine. 3 Tbsp. kosher salt 3 Tbsp. smoked paprika 2 Tbsp. onion powder 2 Tbsp. garlic powder 2 Tbsp. dried oregano 2 Tbsp. coarsely ground black pepper 1 Tbsp. brown sugar or sugar replacement  2 grass-fed filet mignon or high-quality ribeye 3 Tbsp. […]


Fried Catfish

Provided by Vivian Jackson for the November 2019 issue of CorsicanaNOW Magazine. Makes 4-6 servings. 3 cups Crisco canola oil 1 lb. catfish fillets 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. black pepper 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. onion powder Lemon wedges (optional)  Tartar sauce (optional)  Louisiana Hot […]