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Homemade Garlic Bread

Jennifer Cooks 3/31 5:00A Jennifer
There’s something downright irresistible about the smell of garlic bread drifting through a warm kitchen—rich butter soaking into golden slices, fresh garlic sizzling in the oven, and the promise of...

Dirty Dill Pickletini

Jennifer Cooks 3/28 5:00A Jennifer
If you enjoy a classic dirty martini but want something with a little more bite, the Dirty Dill Pickletini is your kind of cocktail. Instead of olive brine, this version swaps in bold, tangy dill...

Indian Fry Bread

Jennifer Cooks 3/27 8:26A Jennifer
A couple of summers back, we packed the kids into the car and made our way to Oklahoma for the annual PowWow at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Our middle child is part of this tribe, and we wanted him...

Pickled Cabbage Slaw

Jennifer Cooks 3/26 5:00A Jennifer
There’s a certain kind of slaw that doesn’t just sit politely on your plate—it wakes everything up like a splash of cold water on a scorching Texas afternoon. It’s crisp, a little puckery, just sweet...

Au Gratin Potatoes

Jennifer Cooks 3/24 5:00A Jennifer
I can still see that little store-bought box sitting on the pantry shelf, full of freeze-dried potato rounds and a mysterious packet of neon-orange dust that somehow transformed into “cheese sauce.”...

Frozen Strawberry Basil Margaritas

Jennifer Cooks 3/21 5:00A Jennifer
Some days, the Texas heat doesn’t just knock—it barges in, feet on the furniture, daring you to do something about it. The pavement shimmers, the dog won’t budge from the shade, and a cold drink isn’t...

Apple Pecan Spinach Salad

Jennifer Cooks 3/19 5:00A Jennifer
There’s nothing quite like crisp apples and fresh spinach tossed together with a tangy balsamic dressing. It’s a great salad for any time of year that brings vibrant flavor to any meal. This apple...

Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip

Jennifer Cooks 3/17 5:00A Jennifer
If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s that a good dip has the power to make you the hero of any gathering. And this hot spinach artichoke dip? It’s the kind that has folks hovering...

Tipsy Shamrock Shake

Jennifer Cooks 3/14 5:00A Jennifer
Every year, like clockwork, folks start craving something green as soon as March rolls around. And no, I’m not talking about a sad plate of wilted kale—I mean something festive, indulgent, and just a...

Quiche Lorraine

Jennifer Cooks 3/12 5:00A Jennifer
Few things in this world make a kitchen feel more inviting than the scent of buttery crust turning golden brown in the oven. Add to that the smoky richness of cooked bacon, the sweet aroma of...

Apple Cranberry Chicken Salad

Jennifer Cooks 3/10 5:00A Jennifer
Some dishes demand an ingredient list longer than your last grocery receipt and the patience of a saint—this cranberry apple chicken salad isn’t one of them. It’s the kind of meal that comes together...

Classic Stuffed Peppers

Jennifer Cooks 3/5 5:00A Jennifer
It’s funny how the meals we used to push around our plates as kids end up being the ones we can’t wait to cook as grown-ups. Take stuffed peppers, for example. When Mom hollered that they were on the...

White Texas Sheet Cake

Jennifer Cooks 3/3 5:00A Jennifer
I don’t know about you, but I can cure all of life’s problems with a big slice of moist cake and a cup of coffee! There’s just something about a tender, buttery sheet cake that makes everything feel...

Mexican Martini

Jennifer Cooks 2/28 5:00A Jennifer
The first sip of a proper Mexican Martini is an experience. Smooth, smoky tequila, a bright punch of citrus, and the briny bite of olive brine—it’s everything a top-shelf margarita wants to be, but...
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