When the burgers and frankfurters are done, keep the grill going for dessert. The heat helps caramelize the sugars in fruit, as in this recipe for grilled strawberries and bananas. Pineapple, plums, peaches and mango are other great options for grill ... full story
Dear Lisa: Can you help me with a recipe for cactus jelly? I will be attending a reunion in another state soon, and would love to take this as a gift from Texas. -- B.B.Dear B.B.: If you're harvesting the the prickly pears (nopales), in your yard, be ... full story
Pasta salad and barbecued chicken are a natural pairing for July Fourth celebrations. They're even better in the same dish.This fast and easy take on pasta salad starts with a traditional base of pasta and diced vegetables. But instead of mayonnaise, ... full story
For a traditional take on great summer grub, you've got to have fried chicken. Pair this recipe from Patrick and Gina Neely's Down Home with the Neely's with sweet tea and potato salad.* Start to finish: 2 hours (1 hour active). Makes 6 to 8 servings ... full story
This easy and intense rethinking of pepper jelly cream cheese is a sweet and savory way to start any summer festivity.Traditional versions of this spread involve little more than plunking a bar of cream cheese down on a plate and dumping a jar of pep ... full story
Here's a grilled dessert that is as much fun to make as it is to eat. Chocolate chips, marshmallows and graham crackers are jammed into a banana, then the whole thing gets grilled. The result is a warm, gooey dessert. If you like, you can fill the ba ... full story
Frozen desserts are a great way to beat the summer heat, but all the fat in ice cream makes it more suitable for an occasional treat than a daily cooler.Icy fruit sorbets, on the other hand, rarely have any fat and are loaded with healthy nutrients, ... full story
When strawberry season hits, it's time to shelve those syrupy daiquiri mixes.For a terrific frozen strawberry daiquiri, combine 1 cup whole fresh strawberries, 1/2 cup ice cubes, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 to 2 tablespoons honey, a pinch of salt and ... full story
Fresh or frozen blueberries work equally well in these simple and delicious dessert bars. Once cooled, they transport well and don't need refrigeration, making them a perfect choice for a July Fourth picnic.* Start to finish: 50 minutes (15 minutes a ... full story
With so many fruits in peak season by July 4th, summery desserts almost make themselves.Fruits are always a treat when eaten unadorned and out of hand, but they're also the perfect starting place for an impressive variety of pies, cakes, bars, tarts ... full story
Some foods make you thirsty. Not the case with strawberries. The tart, juicy and sweet fruit excites the salivary glands, quenching thirst and hunger. But put those red berries in a pie or shortcake and you'll be wanting something to wash them down." ... full story
The Restaurant Monitor is a weekly listing of scores for restaurants inspected by the Brazos County Health Department.Inspection scores are on a 100-point scale. Generally, scores below 80 might cause the department to schedule a follow-up visit. A s ... full story
Save this grown-up dessert for the adults; the kids will be just as happy with fudge pops, anyway. Fresh raspberries and the lush flavor of Beaujolais red wine combine for a cooling treat. A granita has a crystallized texture that is less smooth than ... full story
The Restaurant Monitor is a weekly listing of scores for restaurants inspected by the Brazos County Health Department.Inspection scores are on a 100-point scale. Generally, scores below 80 might cause the department to schedule a follow-up visit. A s ... full story
Dear Lisa: Can you tell me how to make salted peanuts in the shell, like the kind you get at sporting events? -- E. Patterson.Dear E.: Here's an easy method: Dissolve 2 cups of salt in a gallon of hot water and let it cool. Pour the cooled brine over ... full story
A summer salad loaded with the season's freshest produce is a healthy and easy way to end the day.And since salads are quick to prepare, you might as well use the extra time to create a delicious cocktail that brings out the best of both the vegetabl ... full story
Husk that corn! And leave it at that. We love our summer corn grilled, boiled, steamed and slathered, but raw corn -- that's right, no cooking -- is nature's candy.We think of corn as a vegetable, but it's also a grain or a seed that's picked before ... full story
The Restaurant Monitor is a weekly listing of scores for restaurants inspected by the Brazos County Health Department.Inspection scores are on a 100-point scale. Generally, scores below 80 might cause the department to schedule a follow-up visit. A s ... full story
Dear Lisa: I hope you can help me with an old family recipe. Many years ago, my grandmother used to make a cabbage slaw that she kept in the refrigerator for weeks. It was so good. The only thing I remember is that it didn't contain mayonnaise and sh ... full story
Who needs tortilla chips when you've got baked potatoes?This quick recipe for chipotle barbecue pulled chicken topped with guacamole, cilantro, cheese and red onion would be a natural for piling over a platter of warm tortilla chips. But it's even be ... full story
Boneless breast usually is what comes to mind when you think of chicken recipes that are quick enough for weeknight suppers. But buying just the breasts can be costly; you're paying for the convenience.Opting for a whole bird is by far the more budge ... full story
Dear Lisa: I was so excited to see the "Coffee Can" ice cream recipe in the paper recently. Do you have any other recipes for things that kids can make? I don't want recipes that require an oven, but things that can be mixed together for fun or eatin ... full story
The Restaurant Monitor is a weekly listing of scores for restaurants inspected by the Brazos County Health Department.Inspection scores are on a 100-point scale. Generally, scores below 80 might cause the department to schedule a follow-up visit. A s ... full story
Folks who think they don't like tofu probably haven't tried the marinated and baked varieties now common at most grocers.Unlike traditional tofu -- which is packed in water, has little or no flavor and a soft, even grainy texture -- these tofus typic ... full story
Dear Lisa: I am an avid Southern Living magazine follower and really enjoy the recipes. Lately, several recipes have called for vanilla paste. I have called several craft stores and whole foods markets in the area and have not located it. Is it possi ... full story
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