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Reach your fitness goals with Julie Brinkley and these superhero muffins.
By JULIE BRINKLEY For those of you who are not on a weight loss journey, but want to focus on eating clean with indulgent foods as fuel,...
Jan 22, 20212 min read


Chicken enchilada roll ups: This recipe teaches us that eating healthy can include Mexican food.
By JULIE BRINKLEY These chicken enchilada roll ups have a strong Tex-Mex vibe without all the guilt. You will love this family-friendly...
Jan 20, 20212 min read


You need this healthy (and delicious) Mediterranean beef ‘rice’ bowl in your life.
By JULIE BRINKLEY This tasty recipe is another reminder that healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated or boring. It makes a perfect...
Jan 18, 20211 min read


Eighteen Ninety Grille is the perfect place for date night. If you go, order the Texas trilogy.
By SHAWN STONE After hearing great things about Granbury’s Eighteen Ninety Grille and Lounge, we decided to give it a try. The evening...
Jan 15, 20211 min read


This low-calorie Italian vegetable beef soup satisfies hunger without expanding your waistline.
By LORI LESLEY I’ve been making this delicious, low calorie Italian vegetable beef soup for years and my family loves it. With only 127...
Jan 12, 20211 min read


Enjoy a big helping of comfort with this homestyle pot roast, carrots and potatoes.
By LORI LESLEY When the weather outside is frightful, there is nothing more delightful than a nice helping of comfort. And this recipe...
Jan 9, 20211 min read


Everything you need to know about making snow ice cream. (Don’t forget the sprinkles!)
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Another batch of that rare powdery goodness is on its way to North Texas and there’s only one responsible thing to...
Jan 8, 20211 min read


Oldie but goodie: This recipe for 15 Bean Soup will warm your body and soul.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE We are not the superstitious type so I usually skip making a pot of those black-eyed peas that can be found boiling...
Jan 2, 20211 min read


Kick off the new year with good fortune and this delicious cabbage roll casserole.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Cabbage is one of the many foods thought to bring a person good fortune at the start of a new year. The leafy greens...
Dec 31, 20201 min read


Clam chowder: This rich, seafoody goodness brings all the feels from my childhood. And it’s a cinch.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE My mom’s homemade clam chowder has been a part of our holiday celebrations for as long as I can remember. The rich,...
Dec 29, 20201 min read


Add a little zest to your next brunch with lemon poppy seed bread.
By LORI LESLEY Everyone loves brunch these days. It’s the new power meal. And this delicious recipe for lemon poppy seed bread will add...
Dec 27, 20201 min read


This tasty orange buttermilk pie will jazz up your day. And isn’t it pretty?
By SHYANNE GRIFFIN If you enjoy baking, this beautiful orange buttermilk pie should be on your to-make list. There are a few steps to...
Dec 22, 20202 min read


These cheesy fried fritters with bacon and grits are full of flavor.
By LORI LESLEY This recipe is one of my favorites. These cheesy fried fritters made with bacon and grits are full of flavor and the lucky...
Dec 21, 20201 min read


These M&M Christmas cookies are easy, festive and delicious. Save some for Santa.
By LORI LESLEY Nothing jazzes up a batch of Christmas cookies like a handful of M&Ms. The chocolate-y goodness melts in your mouth, not...
Dec 19, 20201 min read


Cheesy roasted pepper pinwheels are the perfect appetizer for your next gathering.
By LORI LESLEY It’s never easy finding just the right finger foods to serve guests, but these delicious pinwheels take the guess-work out...
Dec 15, 20201 min read


These decadent s’more brownies will send you straight to the heavens.
By LORI LESLEY Need to sink your teeth into a little chocolate-y heaven? These decadent s’more brownies will send you straight to the...
Dec 13, 20201 min read


Texas history and great Mexican food make a fantastic weekend getaway.
By SHAWN STONE The family and I recently enjoyed a little Texas history with a tour through Brenham, Gonzalez and San Antonio. We spent...
Dec 11, 20201 min read


These gingerbread cupcakes will have you singing ‘Jingle Bells’ all the way to the kitchen.
By SHYANNE GRIFFIN There is no time like the present to do a little holiday baking and these gingerbread cupcakes with cream cheese...
Dec 9, 20202 min read


I opened a bottle of ALDI’s Winking Owl Chardonnay. And you know what? It’s not bad.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE My first shopping trip to Stephenville’s new grocer – ALDI – landed me in the wine aisle. (Yeah, I wasn’t surprised...
Dec 8, 20202 min read


The Henry in Dallas has transformed the upstairs bar into a winter wonderland and it is spectacular.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A recent trip to see our daughter in Dallas landed us back at one of our favorite spots, The Henry. This stunning...
Dec 5, 20202 min read


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