These gingerbread cupcakes will have you singing ‘Jingle Bells’ all the way to the kitchen.
By SHYANNE GRIFFIN There is no time like the present to do a little holiday baking and these gingerbread cupcakes with cream cheese...
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Dec 8, 20202 min read
I opened a bottle of ALDI’s Winking Owl Chardonnay. And you know what? It’s not bad.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE My first shopping trip to Stephenville’s new grocer – ALDI – landed me in the wine aisle. (Yeah, I wasn’t surprised...
Dec 5, 20202 min read
The Henry in Dallas has transformed the upstairs bar into a winter wonderland and it is spectacular.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A recent trip to see our daughter in Dallas landed us back at one of our favorite spots, The Henry. This stunning...
Dec 1, 20201 min read
This easy chocolate chip banana bread is just what you need on a chilly day.
By LORI LESLEY Nothing pairs better than chocolate and bananas. And when it comes in bread form, well, that’s just pure heaven. This easy...
Nov 24, 20202 min read
For all you Keto-goers: One skillet cheeseburger, hold the bun!
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I’ve pretty much fallen off the keto bandwagon, and I have a whole lot of excuses for what happened, but let’s not...
Nov 22, 20205 min read
Transport yourself to Italy with this recipe for warm, delicious focaccia bread.
By BETSY BALL Early on in the pandemic, my cooking was defined by big projects: lasagna, croissants, naturally leavened burger buns,...
Nov 18, 20201 min read
Chef Newton is now serving lunch. And I'm obsessed with the ahi tuna tower.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Chef Mike Newton’s new downtown restaurant in Stephenville is now open for lunch - and you will fall in love with...
Nov 17, 20201 min read
This easy blackberry cobbler is a holiday favorite.
By LORI LESLEY Cool nights mean it’s time to put something delicious in the oven; something that will make your home smell heavenly. This...
Nov 11, 20202 min read
Warm up with a delicious bowl of lasagna soup topped with ricotta dumplings.
By SHYANNE GRIFFIN How does a bowl of your favorite Italian dish in the form of a piping hot bowl of soup sound? Delicious, you say? Then...
Nov 7, 20201 min read
Start your weekend with something sweet. This cast iron apple fritter won’t disappoint.
By SHYANNE GRIFFIN Nothing smells more like fall than apples and cinnamon. This easy dessert involves those famous cinnamon rolls and all...
Nov 4, 20201 min read
Warm up with a bowl of firehouse chili. This fast, easy recipe is perfect for busy families.
By SHAWN STONE I’ve been eating chili all of my life and one of my favorite recipes is from my grandpa. When he was a fire chief in Fort...
Oct 27, 20201 min read
You need a pumpkin spice cupcake in your life. (And maybe two.)
By LORI LESLEY Halloween. Fall. Football. Chilly nights. Falling leaves. Thanksgiving celebrations. These pumpkin spice cupcakes are just...
Oct 23, 20201 min read
Up your steak game with this cilantro butter.
By SHAWN STONE I read about this steak topper in one of Grady Spears' cookbooks and tried it one night with my wife. It’s been a favorite...
Oct 15, 20201 min read
Celebrate fall with this recipe for sweet potato cobbler.
By LORI LESLEY It’s that time of the year when you want to end your day under a fuzzy blanket while enjoying a warm bowl of something...
Oct 3, 20202 min read
Weekend vibes: ‘Throw something on the smoker and cook all day.” Here’s how.
By SHAWN STONE One of my favorite things to do on a Saturday is to throw something on the smoker and cook all day. I enjoy managing the...
Sep 26, 20201 min read
Enjoy a delicious meal at The Chop House located inside the elegant Midland Hotel in Hico.
By SHAWN STONE We've been dining at The Chop House located inside the historic Midland Hotel in Hico for several years now. Like many of...
Sep 22, 20201 min read
Sheet pan supper: Mouthwatering ranch pork chops, Yukon potatoes and asparagus.
By SHYANNE GRIFFIN Short on time, but still want a warm, delicious meal for your family? Then this sheet pan dinner featuring ranch pork...
Sep 15, 20201 min read
Weekday dinner made easy: This recipe for creamy chicken tetrazzini takes the hassle out of cooking.
By LORI LESLEY With school back in session and sports in full swing, getting a hot, delicious meal on the dinner table can be a burden...
Sep 11, 20201 min read
Wow your family with this peach and blackberry cobbler. And don’t forget the ice cream.
By SHYANNE GRIFFIN Surprise your family at the end of a long day with this yummy treat. And here’s an added bonus: Your house will smell...
Sep 8, 20201 min read
Cool weather calls for something in the crockpot. Try this easy recipe for barbecue chicken.
By SHYANNE GRIFFIN Fall doesn’t officially begin until Sept. 22, but admit it, you’re just as ready for cool weather cooking as much as I...
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