Favorite Recipes


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 […]


Apple Pie

Provided by LaCracha Holley for the November 2016 issue of SouthwestNOW Magazine. 1 cup sugar 2 1/2 Tbsp. flour 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. orange zest 5-6 medium green apples, peeled, cored and sliced in 1/4-inch slices 1 pkg. 9-inch 2-crust pie plates 1/4 cup unsalted butter, chilled […]


Easy Brisket

Provided by Sadie deMoville for the July 2015 issue of WeatherfordNOW Magazine. Full-sized brisket, trimmed to your liking 1 16-oz. bottle of Claude’s Brisket Marinade Sauce 1/2 tsp. oregano 1/8 cup garlic salt 2 Tbsp. dry mustard 1 Tbsp. paprika 1 Tbsp. pepper, or to taste 1 2-oz. envelope Lipton Recipe Secrets Onion Recipe […]


Roasted Red Pepper Dip

Provided by Melinda Nix for the August 2019 issue of MidlothianNOW Magazine. 1 4-oz. jar roasted red peppers 4 oz. sundried tomatoes (in oil) 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tsp. ground cumin 1-2 pickled jalapeños, chopped 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 1 bunch green onions, chopped (white part only) 6 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/2 […]