Created by, Halle Tielkemeier- Grapevine, TX 1st Place--Youth Cooking, Jrs. Looking for an easy, yet delicious pound cake?! Well this...
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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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Holiday Pecan Brittle
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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Butternut Squash Soup
Created by Peter Clarac- Addison, TX 1st Place--Farm to Fork Try this delicious soup recipe, perfect for any winter day! Ingredients 2...
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Raspberry Party Cups
Created by Robert Crook- Dallas, TX 2nd Place -- Party Foods 2015 A refreshing berry treat that is sure to please your guest at any...
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Blue Cheesecake with Pear Preserves and Pecans
Blue Cheesecake with Pear Preserves and Pecans Created by Donna Thomas 1st place -- 2015 Party Foods This unique party appetizer combines...
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BLT Deviled Eggs
The State Fair loves to showcase Creative Arts competitors and their creations in our Cookbook and our new recipe blog on bigtex.com. Enter...
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Octoberfest Cheese Dip
The State Fair loves to showcase Creative Arts competitors and their creations in our Cookbook and our new recipe blog on bigtex.com. Enter...
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Big Tex Cupcakes
The State Fair of Texas loves to showcase Creative Arts competitors and when it comes to food entries, we collect the best of the best in...
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Lone Star Cookies
Celebrating our Lone Star State of mind with these Lone Star cookies! This recipe was entered in our 2015 Creative Arts Cooking contests by...
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Texas Pecan Pie
The State Fair loves to showcase Creative Arts competitors and their creations in our Cookbook and our new recipe blog on bigtex.com. Enter...
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