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BBQ Shrimp

Lemon Barbecued Shrimp This recipe using fresh Gulf shrimp was contributed by Travis County Extension Office home economist Linda Waggoner. 2 1/2 pounds unpeeled large shrimp 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup reduced calorie Italian salad dressing 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup soy sauce 3 tablespoons minced fresh garlic 3 tablespoons minced onion 1 …

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BBQ Catfish

Barbecued Catfish This recipe was contributed by Linda Waggoner, a Travis County Extension Office home economist. 6 small catfish, skinned 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/8 teaspoon paprika 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup white vinegar 1/4 cup catsup 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Clean and fillet catfish. Combine remaining ingredients …

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BBQ Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

Bacon Rouge Shrimp Serve this dish from Austin’s King’s Rouge Sauce as an appetizer or main course. 25 medium to large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/4 pound bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 (16-ounce) jar King’s Rouge Sauce Wrap bacon pieces around shrimp and secure with toothpicks. Arrange in shallow …

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Sausage and Potato Casserole

Meyer’s Sausage and Potato Casserole For over 75 years, Meyer’s Elgin Sausage in Elgin has been churning out beef and pork sausage, up to 35,000 pounds a week. These folks know what to do with left over sausage! Take their hint and try this easy-to-make casserole with your favorite brand. 1-1/2 pounds Meyer’s sausage, cut …

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Camp Potatoes Recipe

Camp Potatoes The Road Trippers, a barbecue team whose members hail from Austin, Fresno, Fairchild, Houston, and Round Top, contributed this tasty potato dish. These folks ought to know what goes well with barbecue: They’re won awards for their pork, beef, and sausage at cook-offs all over the state. 3 pounds potatoes 1 large onion, …

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Gov. Ann Richards’ Southwestern Pilaf

One of the most recognized names from Texas politics, Ann Richards was born Dorothy Ann Willis in Lakeview (today that town is Lacy-Lakeview), grew up in Waco and attended Waco High School. After graduating from Waco’s Baylor University, the future governor went on to enroll at the University of Texas at Austin and earn a …

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