Pumpkin Fudge Sherry Price - Garland, Texas 3rd Place - Candy, 2011 The State Fair loves to showcase Creative Arts competitors and their...
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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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Pumpkin Bacon Soup
Pumpkin Bacon Soup Charles Chambers - Lubbock, Texas 1st Place - Guess What's Cooking, 2011 The State Fair loves to showcase Creative Arts...
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My Family's Favorite Stuffing
My Family's Favorite Stuffing Meredith Clarac - Addison, Texas 1st Place - Fall Family Favorites, 2011 The State Fair loves to showcase...
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Big Tex® Chili
Don't let the cold weather get you down! Warm up with this traditional Texas dish. The State Fair loves to showcase Creative Arts...
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State Fair Recipe: Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
Make a quick and tasty cookie for your family this weekend. Enjoy this simple yet delicious recipe from one of the participants in this...
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Best-of-Show-Winning Recipe: Mezcal and Key Lime Meringue Pie
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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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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