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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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Buche de Noel (Yule Log)
Buche de Noel (Yule Log) The State Fair loves to showcase Creative Arts competitors and their creations in our Cookbook and our new recipe...
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Peppermint Candy Bark
Peppermint Candy Bark The State Fair loves to showcase Creative Arts competitors and their creations in our Cookbook and our new recipe...
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Big Tex's Spicy Cookies
Big Tex's Spicy Cookies The State Fair loves to showcase Creative Arts competitors and their creations in our Cookbook and our new recipe...
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Eggnog Creme Brulee
Eggnog Creme Brulee The State Fair loves to showcase Creative Arts competitors and their creations in our Cookbook and our new recipe blog...
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Hazelnut Orange Thumbprint Cookies
Hazelnut Orange Thumbprint Cookies The State Fair loves to showcase Creative Arts competitors and their creations in our Cookbook and our...
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Black-Bottom Pecan Cheesecake Pie
Black-Bottom Pecan Cheesecake Pie Sue Rainey - Pottsboro, Texas 2nd Place - Cheese, 2011 The State Fair loves to showcase Creative Arts...
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Mama's Pecan Pie
Mama's Pecan Pie Dianne Sheridan - Allen, Texas Best of Show - Pies, 2012 The State Fair loves to showcase Creative Arts competitors and...
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Upside Down Apple Pie
Upside Down Apple Pie Anna Jones - Coppell, Texas 2nd Place - Fruit Desserts, 2011 The State Fair loves to showcase Creative Arts...
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Pumpkin Fudge
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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