Merry Brunchmas

Merry Brunchmas

Entertaining for the holidays frequently involves welcoming overnight guests. In these instances, having breakfast & brunch foods on hand can ensure that those spending the night will have something tasty to eat when they rise in the morning. Few breakfasts are as beloved as French 

Big Yummy Cookies

Big Yummy Cookies

Maple Bacon Pecan  | 7 to 8 giant cookies Every Father’s Day, I wake up early, pack up the children and let Cookie Daddy (or Tyler, as he’s formally known) sleep in while we sneak off to get the freshest donuts from our favorite local 

Blue Ribbon Recipes

Blue Ribbon Recipes

Featuring the best of the best State Fair of Texas winners over the past decade, this year’s cookbook celebrates the recipes that took home the top prize in their category. Whether you’re looking for something sweet or savory, the Best of Show Cookbook will become your go-to 

Brazilian Home Cooking

Brazilian Home Cooking

Baião de Dois| Yield: 4-6 servings (Brazilian Rice with Black-Eyed Peas,Beef and Cheese) This is a hearty dish from the northeast of Brazil, consisting of rice, black-eyed peas (or feijão de corda), bacon, carne seca and cheese. It is a meal in itself, and while 

Festive Fun for St. Patrick’s Day

Festive Fun for St. Patrick’s Day

American Irish Stew| Servings: 6 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1¼ pounds beef, top round, cut into 3/4-inch pieces 3 cloves garlic, minced salt, to taste pepper, to taste 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces 2 medium 

Food for the soul

Food for the soul

Peachy Keen Cobbler | 8 servings For the Crust 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour  ½ cup granulated sugar  ¼ tsp salt  2 egg yolks  1 ½ tsp vanilla extract  1 cup cold butter, cut into 1” cubes  ¼ cup cold water For the Filling 6 

Breaking Bread

Breaking Bread

Everything Bagel Bread  | 1½ Pound Loaf Bread Machine Setting: Basic/White program  This easy, savory bubble bread has layers of melted butter and everything bagel seasoning sprinkled throughout. It bakes into a solid, sliceable loaf for serving once completely cooled.  ¾ cup milk3 tbsp butter, 

Eat, drink and be merry!

Eat, drink and be merry!

Tasting menus, bite-sized treats and finger foods are always a hit at holiday functions — and this recipe for “Mini Merry Meatballs,” courtesy of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, is sure to please. Paired with a cranberry barbecue sauce, these savory 

Southern Style

Southern Style

Bacon, Apple, and Cheddar Waffles | 12 waffles  Cheddar cheese on top of a Granny Smith apple pie is a common southern combo. That little bit of cinnamon with the hot pastry and cheese really is delicious. It wasn’t until I was dipping a bacon, apple, 

Braised Star Anise Short Ribs

Braised Star Anise Short Ribs

4–6 Servings Making delicious, tender short ribs is deceivingly easy and requires little from the cook. For this low and slow comfort meal, a quick sear and browning is the only requirement to lay the foundation for a standout—albeit simple—entrée. The braise in the oven