September 26 – October 19, 2025

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Carrot Cake

Created by , Paige D. Hoyt - Lewisville, TX 2nd Place--Cake Baking Carrot cakes are a spring time classic! Enjoy this delicious recipe and...

Created by, Billie Reid- Arlington, TX 2nd Place--Bread Baking You can never go wrong with some classic coffee cake! This recipe is...

Created by, Catherine Smith- Fort Worth, TX 1st place--Cake Baking Bake this delicious layer cake that combines blueberries that...

Created by, Sally Muhl- Sunnyvale, TX 3rd Place-- Cake Baking Fall in love with this tasty spice cake! It is the perfect holiday dessert...

Created by Paul Fredd- Grand Prairie, TX 1st Place-- Domino/C&H Candy Contest The delicious pumpkin flavored candy mixed with tasty...

Created by, Halle Tielkemeier- Grapevine, TX 1st Place--Youth Cooking, Jrs. Looking for an easy, yet delicious pound cake?! Well this...

Created by, Kate Rovner- Plano, TX 2nd Place-- Domino/C&H Candy Contest You can never go wrong with homemade brittle, try this...

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Peach Pie for a Peach Posse With a Double Cinnamon-Almond Crust 1st Place - 2010 Pie Contest - Fruit Filling Filling 7 cups peaches...

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