Donna Thomas of Dallas won three first place blue ribbons and the best-of-show ribbon in the State Fair of Texas' Egg and Bacon competition...
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Creative Arts Cookbook Recipes
Each year, the State Fair of Texas ribbon-winning recipes are shared in a one-of-a-kind cookbook. Recipes that have either made it through generations or perhaps a newly inspired dish, this selection of history cannot be found anywhere else. Purchase your winning recipes cookbook today or enjoy the ones we’ve selected below.
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German Chocolate Cake
The State Fair loves to showcase Creative Arts competitors and their creations in our Cookbook and our new recipe blog on...
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Strawberry Streusel Cheesecake Bars
Year after year, Texans from across the state participate in one or more Creative Arts cooking contests. One of the more well-known...
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Featured Recipe: Don't Snicker at my Doodle Cookies
Does anything beat the taste of a fresh warm cookie just out of the oven? The State Fair has offered baking contests in the Creative Arts...
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Frozen Margarita Mini Morsels
Frozen Margarita Mini Morsels Created by: Shirl Dale - Dallas, Texas 1990 Appetizers Crust 1/3 c. melted butter 1/4 c. sugar 1 1/4 c....
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Caramel-Apple Pecan Cake with Caramel-Pecan Topping
Nothing complements the flavor of your favorite apple than the sweet flavor of caramel. One bite into a Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Gala...
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Friday Recipe – Sizzling Chicken Dip
Next week, college sports fans will turn their eyes to North Texas as the NCAA® Final Four basketball championship rolls into town. To...
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Roasted Corn & Bacon Dip
Spring has sprung in Texas and what better way to usher in the season than firing up the grill. Betty McKnight's Roasted Corn and Bacon Dip...
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Key Lime Mousse Pie
March 14, or 3/14, is known around the nation as Pi Day. In the spirit of the holiday, the State Fair offers up this blue ribbon-winning...
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Philly Dilly SPAM® Sandwich
Created by: Shelia Doucet - Richland Hills, TX 2013 Best of Show - Great American SPAM® Championship The State Fair of Texas’ highly...
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