Calvin Burress from Houston, Texas took home third place in the State Fair of Texas' Children's Youth Cooking Contest with this decadent...
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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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Ribbon-Winning Recipes Inspired by Summer
Summertime is always a fun chance for families and friends to get together to hang out or celebrate with a backyard BBQ. Whichever it is,...
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Fat Tuesday, Eat Your Heart Out: Recipes from the State Fair Cookbook
They don’t call it Fat Tuesday for nothing – this time of the year, indulging your cravings is a tradition! We know you can easily...
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Creative Arts Ribbon-Winning Game Day Party Recipes
Game day isn’t quite game day without some seriously delicious food to munch on. With that being said, we pulled together seven...
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Side Dishes for the Holidays
As the holiday season is upon us, this festive time calls for parties and gatherings of family and friends. Whether it is a dinner party or...
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Sweeten Up Any Holiday Gathering with Five Award-Winning Recipes
One of the best parts of the Holiday season is the fun new recipes you can try out! Whether you’re entertaining a lot of guests or just...
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Ribbon-Winning Recipes from the State Fair Cookbook: Sides for a Summer Time Cookout
Cookouts are one of the best parts of the summer. In Texas, a cookout can include all kinds of food from traditional hamburgers and hotdogs...
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Creative Arts Recipes: Cook Up Something Lovely for Valentine’s Day
Looking for ways to express your love for that special someone in your life this Valentine's Day? Why not delight that person with a...
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Holiday Cookies by Texas Chefs: 2018 Creative Arts Ribbon-Winning Recipes
Cookies and the holiday season go together like Big Tex and Corny Dogs – one just enhances the other. Holiday cookies can be traditional,...
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Thanksgiving Recipes from 2018 Creative Arts Competition Kitchen Ribbon Winners
You’ve seen food competitions on television but only at the Fair do cooks and bakers exclusively from Texas compete with some of the best...
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