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Cherry Dump Cake with Pineapple and Coconut Crunch
This easy cherry dump cake is sweet, buttery, and loaded with fruity goodness—just layer, bake, and serve warm with ice cream for the ultimate crowd-pleasing dessert.
Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese
Creamy, cheesy, and downright comforting, this slow cooker mac and cheese is Southern-style simplicity at its finest—easy to make, perfect for gatherings, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Strawberry Icebox Pie
Cool, creamy, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, this easy icebox pie is perfect for potlucks or anytime you need a sweet slice of summer.
Bluebonnet Breeze
Cool, citrusy, and full of beachy Texas charm, this easy Bluebonnet Breeze cocktail is perfect for porch sippin’, backyard hangs, or dressing up your next taco night.
Southern Style Green Beans and New Potatoes
Slow-simmered in a rich, smoky broth with tender new potatoes and crispy bacon, these Southern-style green beans are pure comfort in a pot.
Homemade Garlic Bread
Buttery, crisp, and full of garlicky goodness, this easy homemade garlic bread is a family favorite—perfect with pasta, soup, or just eaten warm straight from the pan!
Pickled Cabbage Slaw
Tangy, crunchy, and just the right amount of spicy, this quick pickled cabbage slaw (Curtido) is the perfect taco topper or BBQ side.
Frozen Strawberry Basil Margaritas
Cool, sweet, and refreshing, this Frozen Strawberry Basil Margarita blends juicy strawberries, fresh basil, and smooth tequila for the perfect summer sip.
Apple Cranberry Chicken Salad
This creamy, crunchy Cranberry Apple Chicken Salad is sweet, tangy, and packed with flavor! Perfect for sandwiches, salads, or wraps—easy to make and even better the next day!
Colorado Bulldog
Creamy, bold, and just fizzy enough to keep things interesting, the Colorado Bulldog is a playful twist on a White Russian.
Classic Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed peppers, but better! This recipe swaps out bitter greens for sweet, colorful bell peppers, packed with a hearty, flavorful filling.
White Texas Sheet Cake with Vanilla Almond Frosting
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!
Mexican Martini
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!
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Orange & Thyme
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!
Italian Grinder Chopped Salad
Bright, bold, and irresistibly flavorful, this Italian Grinder Chopped Salad brings the best of your favorite deli sub straight to the table.
Authentic Homemade Texas Czech Kolaches
Soft, pillowy, and buttery, these homemade Texas Czech kolaches are filled with sweet fruit or creamy cheese.
Seared Chilean Sea Bass with Lemon Butter Caper Sauce
This Seared Chilean Sea Bass with Lemon Caper Sauce is a restaurant-worthy dish that’s surprisingly easy to make at home.
Classic Wedge Salad with Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing
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.
Orange Cranberry Rice Pilaf
This Orange-Cranberry Rice Pilaf is a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors.
Roasted Cornish Hens
Juicy, golden-brown Cornish hens roasted with garlic, herbs, and crispy skin—easy enough for a weeknight, elegant enough for a dinner party.