Photo of "The World's Largest Strawberry Shortcake". If you like strawberries, you won't want to miss this. The 37th Annual Strawberry Festival will be held in Pasadena, TX over 3 days starting May 14-16. The largest event in Pasadena, home of the World's Largest Strawberry Shortcake, Mud Volleyball, Carnival, BBQ cook off, Specialty acts, Main Stage Entertainers, arts & crafts proceeds fund scholarships and TX history projects. The World's Largest Strawberry Shortcake is produced by H-E-B Grocery. This cake, officially made the Guinness book of World Record in 2005. It Was 1905 sf.ft., covered with … (4 comments)
food: Bay Area Meals On Wheels-TX
- 04/18/10 02:43 PM
What a great organization, the Bay Area Meals On Wheels is an all volunteer Corporation, and meals are delivered from 11am - 12:30pm, Monday through Griday, year round, including all holidays not falling on Saturday or Sunday. Service is available either temporarily or long term, if conditions merit. Currently, there are 7 routes and each one can serve up to twelve clients. BAMOW purchases meals from Christus St. John's Hospital in Nassau Bay. Coordinators pack the meals for transport and drivers deliver the meals to the clients home. The routes last about 2 hours. If you are interested in volunteering … (1 comments)
food: Texas Recipe of the Week-Sticky Lemon Bread
- 02/28/10 08:02 AM
Ingredients: 1/4 c plus 2 T margarine, softened 2/3 c sugar 1/4 c frozen egg substitute, thawed 1 t grated lemon rind 1 t vanilla extract 2-1/4 c all-purpose flour 3/4 t baking powder 1/2 t baking soda 1/4 t salt 1 (8-ounce) carton lemon low-fat yogurt Baking spray with flour 1/2 c sugar 1/2 c fresh lemon juice Recipe: Cream margarine; gradually add 2/3 c sugar, beating at medium speed of an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 5 min.). Add egg substitute and next 2 ingredients; beat until well blended. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients. With mixer … (3 comments)
food: Texas Recipe of the Week-Easy Peach Cobbler
- 02/14/10 03:27 PM
This is delicious, and everyone loves it, and it has to be one of the easiest cobblers to make...all in two bowls! Ingredients: 1c. Flour 2 t. Baking Powder 1 c. Sugar 1/2 stick margarine or butter Large can of fruit in heavy syrup (your choice, peach, cherry, blackberry) Recipe: Add dry ingredients to a bowl and mix. Melt 1/2 stick margarine in bowl you want to make cobbler in. A round souffle bowl is good. Add flour, baking powder, and sugar to bowl that has melted margarine in it. Add fruit into mixture. The dough will rise to top to form … (6 comments)
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground meat; (your choice, turkey, deer, elk) 1 medium onion chopped 2 can (14-1/2 oz) red kidney beans 2 can (8oz) tomato sauce 1 can (14-1/2oz) mexican style stewed tomatoes 1/4 c Chili powder 1 t Salt Recipe: Brown meat and onion and drain, add other ingredients and simmer 20 minutes or more. Serve with cheese and crackers. I like ketchup poured on top! Try these others for some "Super Bowl" ideas. Texas Longhorn Salad Texas Jack My Moms … (5 comments)
Here's this weeks Recipe coming to y'all from deep in the heart of Texas Kitchens.
Ingredients: 1 pan of Cornbread cooked 1 pint mayo 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 large bell pepper, chopped 1 (2oz) can diced pimentos 1 c. chopped green onions and tops 1/2 c. pecans, chopped 1 large tomato, diced Recipe: Crumble cornbread in bowl Mix all ingredients and stir Place in refrigerator to chill Serves 6-8 … (2 comments)
food: Texas Recicpe of the Week - Chihuahua Chicken Casserole
- 01/10/10 02:24 PM
Here's this weeks Recipe coming to y'all from deep in the heart of Texas Kitchens. This is from a family friend that was a wonderful cook! Ingredients: 1 Fryer Chicken 12 Sliced Ripe Olives 1 Small jar of pimento 1 Small can of Cream Style Corn 1 Diced Jalapeno Pepper 1/2 c. Cubed Cheddar Cheese 3/4 c. Broth from Chicken 1 pkg. Mexican Corn Bread Mix Recipe: Boil chicken in salted water for 30 minutes. Skin and bone chicken and cut into bite size pieces. Combine chicken, olives, pimento, corn, Jalapeno and cheese. Add Broth, salt and pepper … (5 comments)
food: Chocolate Pizza on Christmas Eve
- 12/27/09 02:33 PM
Finally, on Christmas Eve, I got to have some Max Brenners Chocolate Pizza. Not exactly what I thought, it looked different on TV, but a chocolate lovers delight. The place was jumping and they were serving chocolate delights until 11pm. I've never seen chocolate served in so many ways! The chocolate pizza came with optional toppings, toasted marshmallows, peanut butter, and banannas. This was actually a whole pizza. One half was the toasted marshmallow only the other half was "the works". If you like chocolate, this is the place to go. They have a fairly diverse menu, and serve real food, not … (3 comments)
food: Restaurants Open for Christmas in Houston 2009
- 12/23/09 03:13 PM
Photo The Alden Houston Hotel. In from out of town and don't know where to go for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day lunch or dinner? Well, you're in luck, there are many restaurants open for both days all over Houston and surrounding areas. From the traditional trimmings to sushi. This website not only gives you the address and websites of restaurants but also the menus, hours and reviews. Click here for Houston restaurants that will be open.
If you have some turkey leftovers from Thanksgiving why not make some Turkey enchiladas!
Ingredients: 2 1/2 C. enchilada sauce, divided 2 C. shredded turkey 1 pkg. (8oz.) Mexican style finely shredded four cheese, divided 4 green onions, chopped, divided 12 white corn tortillas (6 inch), warmed 1 large tomato, seeded, chopped 1/4 C.fresh cilantro 2 T. Italian dressing Recipe: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread 1/2 c enchilada sauce onto bottom of 13 X 9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Combine turkey, 1/2 c each cheese and enchilada sauce, and 1/4 c onions. Spoon 1/4 … (11 comments)
food: Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving Dinner in Houston
- 11/22/09 02:07 PM
Don't want to cook Thanksgiving Dinner? From gourmet to a traditional family Thanksgiving meal. Houston has it all. Check out this website which provides menus, websites, addresses of restaurants that will be open for Thanksgiving dinner. So if you don't want to spend all of your time in the kitchen cooking this is the way to go. Click here for more information on the B4-U-Eat Website.
food: Recipe of the Week - English Toffee Candy
- 11/17/09 08:49 AM
Here's this weeks Recipe coming to y'all from deep in the heart of Texas Kitchens. My Aunt LaNora makes a huge batch of candy during the holidays, and this is my favorite!
Ingredients: 1lb. Butter 2c. sugar 1c. almonds (toasted in oven & grated) 1 large pkg. of chocolate chips Recipe: Cook butter and sugar to 250 degrees. Turn out butter and sugar on a cookie sheet and spread with a spatula. Add 1/2 large package of the melted chocolate chips. Turn, add other half pkg. of chocolate chips. Sprinkle grated almonds over chocolate. ********************************************************************************** For … (11 comments)
Ingredients: 1 pkg. Taco Seasoning Mix 1 pd. ground beef 3/4 c. of water 1 can of refried beans 1/2 c (2oz.) grated cheddar cheese 1 can (2-1/4) sliced ripe olives, drained 1 medium tomato, chopped 1 large avocado, peeled and coarsely mashed 1/2 c. dairy sour cream 1/2 c. chunky salsa 1/4 c. thinly sliced green onion Directions: In a medium skillet, prepare Taco Seasoning Mix with ground beef and water according to package directions. Add refried beans and heat … (6 comments)
food: The Velvet Stocking Christmas Craft Bazaar - Webster, TX
- 11/07/09 12:25 PM
This year The Velvet Stocking Christmas Craft Bazaar will be held at the Webster Civic Center on Nasa Rd. One Parkway. This year the bazaar will feature artists showcasing their crafts, decorations and gifts. A great place to do your Christmas Shopping. Homemade crafts will abound, whether it be food, crafts or jewelry. This event has been going on for 28 years! Dates: November 12, 13, & 14 Hours: Thursday 9am-7pm Friday & Saturday 9am-5pm. Where: 311 Pennsylvania, Webster, TX
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food: Help the Homeless & Hungry in Houston at Thanksgiving
- 11/07/09 10:38 AM
Star of Hope has served Houston's homeless and hungry since 1907. Thanksgiving meals are paid for by donations from people that care, corporations, foundations, and churches. Last year more than 538,000 meals were provided free. On average, up to 1,000 men, women and children find shelter each night. Spiritual growth, education and job training programs help many make a new, clean start at life. Don't let anyone go hungry this Thanksgiving, for $16.55 you can feed 5 people, $331.00 feeds 100 people. Star of Hope P.O. Box 1505 Houston, TX 77251-1505 713-748-0700 Star of Hope Website
This is another passed down from my mom. It's great to make in a crock pot too. As a matter of fact, it's what's for dinner tomorrow!!
Ingredients: 1 lb. dry pinto beans 2-3 Dried Red Chilies Washed, Stemmed & Seeded 4 Slices chopped bacon (can use Turkey Bacon) 2 t. salt 1 large onion chopped 1/4 c. firmly packed Brown Sugar Recipe: Put beans in pot and cover with water overnight to let swell. When ready to cook, add … (7 comments)
food: Fall Menu & Recipes for Halloween
- 10/25/09 04:24 PM
These are the cutest and most creative recipes I've seen. For every Halloween occasion, simple, or for a crowd. Kid's and adults will love these, different than just the basic cookies or cupcakes we may be used to. You can't go wrong with any of these from Martha Stewart. I'm not having a party, but have to try at least one of these! For recipes and menus click on this link. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ … (6 comments)
food: Texas Recipe of the Week - Cindy's Blackened Tilapia
- 10/11/09 03:51 PM
Here's this weeks Recipe coming to y'all from deep in the heart of Texas Kitchens! I made this one tonight, and just winged it. It was probably the best Tilapia I've ever had. It was so easy, this one is going to be a regular weekly dish at our house. Ingredients: Frozen or Fresh Tilapia Filets ( I used frozen that was individually sealed, I actually think it was better than fresh) Butter Lemon juice Old Bay Seasoning (Go easy on this spice if you don't like salt) Garlic Powder Black pepper Recipe: Thaw as directed if frozen. Melt enough better to … (8 comments)
food: Texas Recipe of the Week-Copper Pennies
- 10/04/09 10:32 AM
Here's this weeks Recipe coming to y'all from deep in the heart of Texas Kitchens! This is a very old recipe. I remember liking it as a kid, and it keeps for quite a while. Talk about easy!
Copper Pennies (Marinated Carrots)
Ingredients: 2 Cans sliced carrots 1 Onion (thinly sliced) 1 Bell pepper (diced) 1/2 c. Vegetable or Canola oil 1 c. Sugar 1-4 c. White Vinegar 1 t. each (salt, pepper, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce)
Recipe: Drain carrots. Add onion and bell pepper. Mix other ingredients and pour over vegetables. Cover and marinate … (4 comments)
Here's this weeks Recipe coming to y'all from deep in the heart of Texas Kitchens! I grew up with this one, and have always loved it. As a matter of fact, I made it last week, it's easy, and delicious, it has some crunch to it.
Ingredients: 1 pound of lean ground hamburger or lean turkey (I use turkey) 1 small bottle of French or Catalina salad dressing (use about 1/2 bottle) 1 small bag of Frito's ( I use the Chili Cheese ones) 1 can of Ranch style beans (drained) 1 … (6 comments)
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