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East Texas Kitchen

These pancakes are a delicious breakfast or brunch idea when you want something quick and easy.

Springtime berry sheet pan pancakes by Mama Steph

Updated: 37 minutes ago
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By Stephanie Frazier
These pancakes are a delicious breakfast or brunch idea when you want something quick and easy.

East Texas Kitchen

Southwest tostada by Robbie Shoults

Southwest tostadas by Robbie Shoults with Bear Creek Smokehouse

Updated: Sep. 18, 2026 at 4:02 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
We had a great time with Robbie showing how to make his family’s favorite way to make tostadas for a simple meal with minimal cooking. Perfect for hot summer nights!

East Texas Kitchen

Tropical fruit smoothie by Mama Steph

Tropical fruit smoothie by Mama Steph

Updated: Sep. 14, 2026 at 11:58 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
This smoothie recipe is so simple; made with natural ingredients, blended together to make a cool, refreshing and nutrient-rich smoothie for breakfast or anytime you need a boost.

East Texas Kitchen

No-bake peanut butter pie by Mama Steph

Vintage favorite: No-bake peanut butter pie by Mama Steph

Updated: Sep. 11, 2026 at 2:45 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
This pie is perfect for peanut butter lovers! Easy to make, no need to turn on the oven, and nice and cold! Enjoy!

East Texas Kitchen

Breakfast rolls by Casie Buck with Oaklea Mansion Bed and Breakfast

Breakfast rolls by Casie Buck with Oaklea Mansion Bed and Breakfast

Updated: Sep. 8, 2026 at 12:45 AM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
Casie joined us this week to share another great recipe idea that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or what my family calls “brinner,” or breakfast for dinner.

East Texas Kitchen

Campfire Cajun Sausage and Pepper Foil Packs by Shalene McNeill with Texas Beef Council

Campfire Cajun Sausage and Pepper Foil Packs by Shalene McNeill with Texas Beef Council

Updated: Sep. 4, 2026 at 4:03 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
Smoky Cajun sausage, tender baby potatoes, and crisp peppers tossed in garlic and spices, all sealed in foil for an easy campfire or oven dinner. Ready in 25 minutes, and clean-up is a breeze.

Recalls

Packages of the Great Value brand of organic triple berry blend has been recalled due to...

Frozen berries sold at Walmart are recalled. Here’s what to know

Updated: Sep. 4, 2026 at 8:39 AM CDT
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By Gray News staff
You may want to check your freezer; some frozen berries sold at Walmart have been recalled.

Side Dish

Smoked gouda grits by Mama Steph

Smoked gouda and cheddar grits by Mama Steph

Updated: Sep. 1, 2026 at 4:12 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
These creamy, cheesy grits are the perfect side for fish, ham or whatever you like. They’re, of course, amazing on their own, too.

Kitchen Pickin'

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Kitchen Pickin’: Staying indoor for the hot summer

Updated: Aug. 31, 2026 at 4:15 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier and Jeff Awtrey
This week on East Texas Kitchen Pickin’, Jeff has some purchases from several estate sales, as it was too hot to go outdoors.

East Texas Kitchen

Beef and egg tamale skillet by Shalene McNeill with Texas Beef Council

Beef and egg tamale skillet by Shalene McNeill with Texas Beef Council

Updated: Aug. 28, 2026 at 3:32 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
Using leftover or pre-cooked beef means you can have this dish on the table in under 30 minutes.
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East Texas Kitchen

Green bean salad by Mama Steph

Green bean salad by Mama Steph

Updated: Aug. 24, 2026 at 11:42 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
This unique salad is so colorful and pretty that it’s perfect for your holiday table, but it is so delicious you’ll want to have it more often.

East Texas Kitchen

Fresh fruit salad with tangy lime dressing by Mama Steph

Fresh fruit salad with tangy lime dressing by Mama Steph

Updated: Aug. 21, 2026 at 11:35 AM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
When you need to cool off, stay hydrated, and have something delicious, this fruit salad with lime dressing is everything you’re looking for.

East Texas Kitchen

Summer vegetable soup by Mama Steph

Summer vegetable soup by Mama Steph

Updated: Aug. 17, 2026 at 11:14 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
This soup will give you the best possible way to use summer vegetables, to satisfy your cravings and to nourish your body. Enjoy!

East Texas Kitchen

Mediterranean white beans by Mama Steph

Mediterranean white beans by Mama Steph

Updated: Aug. 10, 2026 at 5:52 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
This is a really tasty recipe that can be a side dish for meats, served over polenta or rice, or stirred into pasta.

East Texas Kitchen

Lemon-chicken pasta by Mama Steph

Lemon-chicken pasta by Mama Steph

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 3:55 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
Here’s a favorite dinner idea that takes just a bit of effort (making lemon zest, etc.) but the final dish is so scrumptious, you’ll be happy to make it again and again. Trust me on this one!

Kitchen Pickin'

Kitchen Pickin’: Not-so-small potatoes

Kitchen Pickin’: Not-so-small potatoes

Updated: Aug. 5, 2026 at 4:52 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier and Jeff Awtrey
This week on East Texas Kitchen Pickin’, Jeff shows off a new and interesting method of sourcing.

East Texas Kitchen

Mama Steph's peanut butter blondie bars

East Texas Kitchen LIVE: Back-to-school recipes to get off to a good start

Updated: Aug. 4, 2026 at 5:13 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
If you are feeling overwhelmed by back-to-school prep, here are some recipe ideas that may make you have a more lighthearted, excited feeling about getting started again.

East Texas Kitchen

Rustic minestrone by Mama Steph

Rustic summer minestrone by Mama Steph

Updated: Aug. 3, 2026 at 10:11 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
This minestrone is loaded with ingredients that are considered “blue zone” friendly; if something so delicious can help us stay healthy, all the better!

East Texas Kitchen

Rustic cucumber and tomato salad by Robbie Shoults of Bear Creek Smokehouse

Rustic cucumber and tomato salad by Robbie Shoults of Bear Creek Smokehouse

Updated: Jul. 31, 2026 at 3:40 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
Our friend Robbie Shoults, CEO of his family business, Bear Creek Smokehouse in Marshall, showed us his recipe for cucumber and tomato salad with a homemade dressing that we all fell in love with when we tried it.

East Texas Kitchen

Breakfast biscuit casserole by Mama Steph

Breakfast biscuit casserole by Mama Steph

Updated: Jul. 27, 2026 at 11:51 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
Here’s a breakfast recipe that has a lot of benefits. It is filling, to keep you or your kids satisfied and less tired or cranky during the day.

East Texas Kitchen

Summery corn salad by Mama Steph

7 summer salads that don’t include a single leaf of lettuce

Updated: Jul. 27, 2026 at 4:47 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
To help out with some salad ideas that don’t include a single leaf of lettuce, I’ve collected some ideas that you can try while you wait for lettuce to be ok to eat again.

East Texas Kitchen

Sweet, cold and delicious

Hummingbird pie by Mama Steph

Updated: Jul. 23, 2026 at 10:01 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
This is an amazing ... and amazingly simple to make ... pie! It is a spin off of the traditional Southern hummingbird cake, but easier to make, and much cooler and more refreshing!

East Texas Kitchen

Beef breakfast pizza ole by Shalene McNeill with Texas Beef Council

Beef breakfast pizza ole’ by Shalene McNeill with Texas Beef Council

Updated: Jul. 21, 2026 at 10:01 AM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
Shalene joined us to make a great pizza idea that is easy to make and delicious, too!

East Texas Kitchen

Pesto-pasta salad by Mama Steph

Pesto pasta salad with beans by Mama Steph

Updated: Jul. 19, 2026 at 4:47 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
This salad is perfect as-is or alongside your favorite meat, like grilled chicken, burgers, or whatever you like.

East Texas Kitchen

Lemon cucumbers with pesto and fancy ricotta toast by Elizabeth Dry

Lemon cucumbers with pesto and fancy ricotta toast by Elizabeth Dry

Updated: Jul. 10, 2026 at 3:50 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
Elizabeth Dry, founder of Promise of Peace Gardens in Mineola, shares two ideas that might inspire your next summer lunch.

East Texas Kitchen

Spaghetti squash with balsamic roasted tomatoes by Elizabeth Dry with Promise of Peace Gardens

Spaghetti squash with balsamic roasted tomatoes by Elizabeth Dry with Promise of Peace Gardens

Updated: Jul. 6, 2026 at 11:26 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
Elizabeth Dry with Promise of Peace Gardens in Mineola shared a delicious way to make a meal with spaghetti squash and tomatoes, fresh from the garden.

East Texas Kitchen

Beefy Argentinian wraps by Shalene McNeill with Texas Beef Council

Beefy Argentinian wraps by Shalene McNeill with Texas Beef Council

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 3:40 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
An easy chimichurri sauce adds big flavor to wraps made with steak, spinach and red bell pepper.

East Texas Kitchen

This cake is just beautiful, which makes it perfect for special days like Mother’s Day or...

Strawberry cake with buttercream frosting by Chef Simon Webster

Updated: Jun. 29, 2026 at 4:58 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
This cake is just beautiful, which makes it perfect for special days like Mother’s Day or birthdays.

East Texas Kitchen

Grilled Steak and Watermelon Salad by Texas Beef Council’s Shalene McNeill

Grilled Steak and Watermelon Salad by Texas Beef Council’s Shalene McNeill

Updated: Jun. 29, 2026 at 4:30 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
Shalene McNeill joined us to make a scrumptious and simple to make grilled salad you can enjoy all summer long.

East Texas Kitchen

Spicy Portuguese Beef Kabobs by Shalene McNeill with Texas Beef Council

Spicy Portuguese Beef Kebabs by Shalene McNeill with Texas Beef Council

Updated: Jun. 26, 2026 at 3:13 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
Shalene brings us another winner for dinner. The preparation couldn’t be easier—just skewer cubes of beef Top Sirloin and red bell pepper slices.

East Texas Kitchen

Cinnamon roll casserole bake by Casie Buck

Cinnamon roll casserole bake by Casie Buck

Updated: Jun. 19, 2026 at 2:11 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
When we’re ready for an easy but delicious breakfast, we know Casie Buck, owner of the Oaklea Mansion Bed & Breakfast in Winnsboro, will have a recipe we’re going to want to make immediately.

East Texas Kitchen

Join Mama Steph and Jennifer Kielman for a delicious Father's Day menu!

East Texas Kitchen LIVE: Recipes for a summery Father’s Day

Updated: Jun. 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
Father’s Day comes along just as the weather is really getting spicy in Texas, so it’s the perfect time to try out a cool, no-bake dessert, plus two meal ideas that will satisfy a hungry dad.

East Texas Kitchen

Summery corn salad by Mama Steph

Summery corn salad by Mama Steph

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 4:10 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
This is my twist of everyone’s favorite corn salad; feel free to add other things you’d enjoy.

Kitchen Pickin'

Kitchen Pickin’: Antique to modern

Kitchen Pickin’: Antique to modern

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 4:08 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier and Jeff Awtrey
We span a century and even outer space this week on East Texas Kitchen Pickin’.

East Texas Kitchen

Tex-Mex black bean soup by Mama Steph

Tex-Mex black bean soup by Mama Steph

Updated: Jun. 9, 2026 at 12:07 AM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
This black bean soup is delicious, filling, and budget-friendly. Oh, and easy to make, too, with nutritious ingredients.

Kitchen Pickin'

Kitchen Pickin': Watch out for these!

Kitchen Pickin’: Watch out for these!

Updated: Jun. 1, 2026 at 5:20 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier and Jeff Awtrey
This week on East Texas Kitchen Pickin’, Jeff shows off a BOLO that he got at a really cheap price.

Kitchen Pickin'

Kitchen Pickin’: The force is with us

Kitchen Pickin’: The force is with us

Updated: Jun. 1, 2026 at 4:38 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier and Jeff Awtrey
It’s a heavy week of items in this week’s East Texas Kitchen Pickin’.

East Texas Kitchen

Yorkshire pudding by Chef Simon Webster

Yorkshire pudding by Chef Simon Webster

Updated: May 29, 2026 at 3:51 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
- Chef Simon Webster never fails to make something interesting and delicious when he joins us. This week, be made a traditional dish: Yorkshire pudding!

Recalls

Several specialty beverages sold in 25 states were recalled because they may have been...

Specialty beverages recalled in these states for salmonella risk

Updated: May 26, 2026 at 1:20 PM CDT
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By Dorothy Sedovic
Several specialty beverages sold in 25 states were recalled because they may have been contaminated with salmonella.

East Texas Kitchen

Toscana Kale Pasta by Elizabeth Dry with Promise of Peace Gardens

Toscana Kale Pasta by Elizabeth Dry with Promise of Peace Gardens

Updated: May 18, 2026 at 10:42 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
Elizabeth Dry is the founder of Promise of Peace Gardens, and her work in Mineola is centered around teaching students how to grow their own food.

East Texas Kitchen

No-bake chocolate-peanut butter granola bars by Kinsey Thompson with ETFB

No-bake chocolate-peanut butter granola bars by Kinsey Thompson with ETFB

Updated: May 15, 2026 at 4:08 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
The East Texas Food Bank’s Kinsey Thompson shared a great recipe that works as a breakfast, a snack or a late night pick-me-up dessert.

Kitchen Pickin'

Kitchen Pickin’: The great giveaway

Kitchen Pickin’: The great giveaway

Updated: May 13, 2026 at 4:50 PM CDT
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By Jeff Awtrey
This week on East Texas Kitchen Pickin’, Jeff brings a few antiques from a private pick.

East Texas Kitchen

Simple pasta alla checca by Mama Steph

Pasta alla checca by Mama Steph

Updated: May 11, 2026 at 8:08 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
This recipe is so very easy to make, as the sauce requires no cooking at all! It uses fresh, flavorful ingredients that make an irresistible dinner for you and yours.

East Texas Kitchen

East Texas Kitchen LIVE: Mother’s Day ideas to make this weekend

East Texas Kitchen LIVE: Mother’s Day ideas to make this weekend

Updated: May 5, 2026 at 5:08 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
If you are trying to think of some new ways to treat your mom or anyone in your life you’d like to honor this weekend, try one of these recipes.

East Texas Kitchen

Crawfish mac and cheese by Chef Lance McWhorter of Heritage East

Crawfish mac and cheese by Chef Lance McWhorter of Heritage East

Updated: May 1, 2026 at 3:52 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
hef Lance McWhorter, owner of Heritage East and The Plaid Rabbit on the square in downtown Tyler, joined us to share his recipe for the most creamy, decadent macaroni and cheese we’ve ever had.

East Texas Kitchen

Brunch beef strata by Shalene McNeill with Texas Beef Council

Brunch beef strata by Shalene McNeill with Texas Beef Council

Updated: Apr. 27, 2026 at 9:49 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
This is a nice recipe to put together the night before you want to serve it; perfect for breakfast on Mother’s Day or Father’s Day!

East Texas Kitchen

Tex-Mex chicken and rice skillet by Mama Steph

Tex-Mex chicken and rice skillet by Mama Steph

Updated: Apr. 20, 2026 at 11:04 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
This is a one-pan skillet supper that you’ll want to make more than once.

Kitchen Pickin'

This week on East Texas Kitchen Pickin’, Jeff brings some picks from what we believe are from...

Kitchen Pickin’: ’80s nostalgia

Updated: Apr. 19, 2026 at 5:39 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier and Jeff Awtrey
This week on East Texas Kitchen Pickin’, Jeff brings some picks from what we believe are from the 1980s.

East Texas Kitchen

Simple, delicious panzanella by Mama Steph

Simple, delicious panzanella by Mama Steph

Updated: Apr. 13, 2026 at 11:49 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
If you try this recipe once, I’m betting you’ll continue making it all spring and summer long. It’s just so delicious and easy to make.

East Texas Kitchen

Hummingbird breakfast bread by Casie Buck with Oaklea Mansion B&B

Hummingbird breakfast bread by Casie Buck with Oaklea Mansion B&B

Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:25 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
his week Casie Buck, owner of Oaklea Mansion Bed and Breakfast in Winnsboro, shows us how to make a dense, flavorful breakfast bread based on a Southern favorite, hummingbird cake.
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