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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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Texas Mac and Cheese
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2014 Big Tex Choice Awards
More than a decade of decadence. Since 2005, the State Fair's Big Tex Choice Awards contest has solidified the annual exposition as the...
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State Fair Classic Recipe: Chocolate Brownies
Thanks to a recent donation from former Administrative Assistant Skipper Vancil, the State Fair Creative Arts Department now has a complete...
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Football Party Recipes – Bacon Wrapped Smokies
Finger food galore - kick off your football-filled weekend with this quick and easy gameday recipe. Bacon Wrapped Smokies Lillian...
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Football Party Recipes – Hot Corn Dip
Finger food galore - kick off your football-filled weekend with this quick and easy gameday recipe. Hot Corn Dip Monette Carr - Garland,...
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Crispy Orange Yams
Crispy Orange Yams The State Fair loves to showcase Creative Arts competitors and their creations in our Cookbook and our new recipe blog...
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Best BBQ Beans in Texas
Best BBQ Beans in Texas The State Fair loves to showcase Creative Arts competitors and their creations in our Cookbook and our new recipe...
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Apple Walnut Cornbread Dressing
Apple Walnut Cornbread Dressing The State Fair loves to showcase Creative Arts competitors and their creations in our Cookbook and our new...
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Grandma's Gingerbread
Grandma's Gingerbread The State Fair loves to showcase Creative Arts competitors and their creations in our Cookbook and our new recipe...
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