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Creamy, bold, and just fizzy enough to keep things interesting, the Colorado Bulldog is a playful twist on a White Russian.

Stuffed peppers, but better! This recipe swaps out bitter greens for sweet, colorful bell peppers, packed with a hearty, flavorful filling.

Soft, buttery, and topped with a rich vanilla-almond frosting, this White Texas Sheet Cake is perfect for potlucks, birthdays, or anytime you crave an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert!

Bold, citrusy, and briny, this Mexican Martini is an Austin classic! Easy to shake up at home, it’s the perfect balance of margarita meets martini—ideal for happy hour or any Tex-Mex feast!

Creamy, buttery, and perfectly balanced with bright orange zest and savory thyme, this mashed sweet potato recipe is an easy, flavor-packed side for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts alike!

Bright, bold, and irresistibly flavorful, this Italian Grinder Chopped Salad brings the best of your favorite deli sub straight to the table.

This classic margarita recipe is perfectly tart, smooth, and refreshing—great on the rocks or frozen! Made with fresh lime juice and good tequila, it’s perfect for taco nights, happy hour, or any celebration!

These Texas sausage kolaches (klobasneks) are soft, buttery, and stuffed with smoky sausage—perfect for breakfast or a hearty snack.

Soft, pillowy, and buttery, these homemade Texas Czech kolaches are filled with sweet fruit or creamy cheese.

Crisp, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this simple Italian side salad is the perfect balance of zesty, briny, and savory.

This Seared Chilean Sea Bass with Lemon Caper Sauce is a restaurant-worthy dish that’s surprisingly easy to make at home.

Crisp, refreshing, and indulgent, this Classic Wedge Salad combines crunchy lettuce, smoky bacon, juicy tomatoes, and tangy blue cheese dressing—steakhouse flavor made easy at home.

This Orange-Cranberry Rice Pilaf is a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors.

Juicy, golden-brown Cornish hens roasted with garlic, herbs, and crispy skin—easy enough for a weeknight, elegant enough for a dinner party.

This German Chocolate Cake is a showstopper with its tender, mildly sweet chocolate layers and rich, caramel-like coconut-pecan frosting.

Creamy, cheesy, and packed with Cajun spice, this Southern Shrimp & Grits is pure comfort in a bowl! Easy to make and loaded with bold flavors, it’s perfect for brunch, dinner, or a cozy gathering.

Creamy, cheesy, and full of Southern comfort, these grits are pure bliss in a bowl.

This double rich simple syrup is a game-changer, adding bold sweetness to everything from cocktails to coffee with ease.

Whip up easy homemade ranch dressing with fresh herbs, garlic, and creamy buttermilk.