Southfork’s Smoked Baked Potato Salad J.R. may be gone from television, but he remains in the memories of Texans who make the pilgrimage to Southfork Ranch. Located north Dallas, the branch used for the outdoor scenes in the series in now open to the public. The restaurant there, named appropriately enough “Miss Ellie’s Kitchen,” serves …
New Braunfels Smokehouse Bread Pudding Since 1945 this little smokehouse has been churning out spicy sausage. The folks here know that sausage and barbecue plates can sizzle the taste buds and send some diners grabbing for a giant glass of iced tea. Here at the New Braunfels Smokehouse barbecue lovers can relax and pour on …
Southwestern Grill San Antonio viewers of KENS-TV are familiar with Patsy Swendson and her popular noontime coking segments. Patsy is also the author of nearly a dozen cookbooks, ranging from breakfast recipes to sauces to cuisine for canines and felines. This recipe comes from her book Simply San Antonio. 3/4 cup packed fresh cilantro 2 …
Barbecue Marinade Spend 10 minutes in the kitchen preparing this easy marinade form the Texas Beef Industry Council and use it to marinate 1 to 1 1/2 pounds of beef. Reserve and refrigerate a portion of unused marinade for basting during cooking. Always marinate meat in the refrigerator, in a heavy-duty plastic bag or glass …
Tropical Barbecue Sauce This Lake Austin Spa Resort creation has a mere 28 calories and only a trace of fat per tablespoon. It will add an island zing to your barbecue with its sweet and sour flavors. 1 cup molasses 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon …
Guadalupe Mud Cake Janie’s Table (formerly the Guadalupe Smoked Meat Company) in the historic community of Gruene tempts diners with this unbeatable dessert. 1 cup (2 sticks) margarine 2 cups sugar 1/3 cup cocoa 4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup chopped pecans Dash of salt 1 (8-ounce) jar marshmallow …
Peach Cobbler This tasty dessert, contributed by the Texas Department of Agriculture, uses one of the state’s best products: tasty peaches. If you’re looking for peaches straight from the tree, swing through the hill country town of Stonewall in early summer. 1 egg 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons melted shortening or butter 1/3 cup milk …