Lemon curd is a time-honored filling for a layer cake. A layer cake creates the WOW in the dessert arena. They are really not much trouble, and an occasion becomes even more special with this spectacular filling. Another of Margaret Lea Houston’s recipes, and a southern favorite. You can look like a star by making …
Elegant, rich, and definitely fit for a special occasion: This recipe was passed down through the Sam and Margaret Houston family. It has been published many times – the first thought to be in the 1941 Blue Bird Circle Cookbook. The Texas Imperial Sugar Company also featured it in several of its publications. A layer cake …
A tasty recipe from the tough and legendary Margaret Lea Houston Texas women are strong. That’s no secret. Don’t think so? Well, have you met one? As Texicureans, we love to blend our curiosity of history and food together to give you a good story. We went to Burleson County to speak at their heritage …
Sometimes it’s just the simple recipes that bear repeating for our everyday dinners. Broccoli is by far the most commonly consumed cruciferous vegetable in America. Studies have established a link between cruciferous vegetables and cancer prevention. And it’s just good! I love this recipe because the broccoli is first sautéed in garlic, onion, and EVOO. …
Are you celebrating the eclipse with friends or family? Emily has created a board that is easy and thematic! Using a round of brie to represent the moon with a round of cheddar sticking out in partial eclipse of the sun fashion – you can use your creativity or follow Emily’s directions to a “T”. …
“Good Morning!” says this quiche! A great make-ahead dish for Easter morning, you can bake it, freeze it, and pull it out the evening before just to pop it in the oven for a quick warm up. Since it has ham, eggs, and veggies – you’re covered for breakfast or brunch with the addition of …
At Texicureans we talk a lot about traditions being passed down through recipes. These Easter baskets are exactly that for my family. My Mom made these Donut Easter Baskets for my school classes growing up, and I made them for my son’s classes. We also would typically have them for our Easter celebration with our …
Are you headed on a road trip this Spring Break? Here’s an easy snack to keep the kids happy or the “kid in you” happy! Pinwheels have been around for quite some time, but we generally think of them as an appetizer. Throw them into a soft-sider ice chest that you keep handy and they …
Celebrating Texas Independence Day Many people have attempted to identify what exactly makes Texas, well Texas? At Texicureans, we celebrate all of the unique cultures that contribute to our state’s culinary pallet. We like to say Texas is much more than BBQ and Tex-Mex. But this month, we are going to honor the Texas trait …
Sometimes you just need a good casserole recipe. Some obvious reasons are to make and take, to make and freeze, or to make and consume the next day with little preparation. Someone brought this to my bible study and the raves were through the roof! I’ve modified it to include extra chiles and also to …
