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Mouth–watering strata of aromatic corn tortillas, spicy red chilies, savory ground beef and melting cheddar cheese are crowned by a perfectly prepared fried egg in Angelina LaRue’s artful dish. Stacked Enchiladas with Red Chile Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef 1 teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon...

Bursting with flavor and freshness, these delicate-yet-sturdy marshmallows are bound to draw oohs and ahhs, especially when you provide a sampling of scrumptious add-ons to up the ante. Shown here, along with the standard graham crackers and chocolate, are toppings of homemade caramel, sea salt, sliced strawberries, chopped pecans, and crunchy peanut butter so each...

The end of the Vietnam War brought waves of Vietnamese and Thai immigrants to Texas, beginning in the mid-’70s with an influx of well-educated professionals, former military officers and politicians, and war brides of American soldiers.  Droves of war refugees soon followed, and many took up crabbing and shrimping along the Gulf Coast. These hardworking...

Get in touch with your inner cavegirl and dazzle your guests with this bomb-proof preparation for the dramatic tomahawk steak. Sure, it’s a mite intimidating at first to work with a roaring-hot fire and a chunk of pricey beef, but, hey, you’re a cowgirl.  You got this, gal. Mango/Habanero Dipping Sauce: Preparing this a day...

Cowgirls on the go don’t always have time to cook at the end of the day! That’s where the Damn Delicious Meal Prep comes in. Check out what the author has to say! “It’s 6:00 pm, and you have nothing planned for dinner. Again. If you’re like me, this happens more often than you care to...

Eating is a necessity but cooking is an art.  Professional chef and author Sarah Penrod proves her culinary artistry in her new book Urban Cowgirl:  Decadently Southern, Outrageously Texan, Food, Family Traditions, and Style for Modern Life. The interesting and appealing recipes featured range from goat cheese chile rellenos to buttermilk pie brulee and each...

It’s impossible to go wrong with sweet potatoes, especially when they’re in the form of a souffle. Trisha Yearwood is at the top of her cooking game, and this recipe proves it. Ingredients:  Souffle: 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), at room temperature, plus more to grease pan 5 medium sweet potatoes 2 large eggs 1...

Halloween is over which means it’s now perfectly acceptable to talk about Thanksgiving! Whether you’re in charge of planning an entire Thanksgiving meal this year, or just in charge of a certain dish, these cookbooks will save the day. The Pioneer Woman Cooks: A Year of Holidays Sale Price: Prices vary. Betty Crocker Complete Thanksgiving...