If you’re ready for fall and you love apples and cinnamon, this is a recipe you’re going to want to try. And if you’re a fan of Cracker Barrel’s fried apples, you’ll love this healthier version, too. Only 1/4 cup sugar for the whole batch.
This is one of my favorite pastas to make because it’s so easy, only requires one pan from start to finish, and it’s incredibly delicious! It was included in Martha Stewart’s magazine in the early-2000s after a chef in southern Italy showed her food editors how to make it in his restaurant kitchen. It’s been in rotation since then with all kinds of tweaks and customizations, but Martha’s original is my favorite.
So many times we see old cast iron pans that have been allowed to turn into orange, rusty messes, and some folks think they can’t be saved, so they throw them out. But most of the time, they can be salvaged with these "hacks" from Mama Steph.
This dessert really reminds me of the Christmas holidays, because every year my dad would buy us a box of chocolate covered cherries to share. They were so special, because we only had them once a year.
I recently visited Maui to stay with my son and daughter-in-law who live there. We enjoyed a wonderful visit and lots of local food while I was there. Hawaii has a unique cuisine featuring fresh seafood, fruits and vegetables. But this recipe is one that was developed because it could be made with shelf-stable ingredients when food was more scarce: macaroni salad.
These brownies are a healthier alternative to regular ones, as it adds fiber and vitamins while removing the oil and eggs. They don’t taste like pumpkin; they’re a dense, dark chocolate dessert!
Nearly everyone enjoys a quick meal that tastes wonderful; this soup does that, for sure, with its flavorful creamy broth and tender chunks of chicken. Give it a try on a busy night.
Just in time for back to school, Lisa Webb, owner of Dough Studio Bakery in Tyler, visited with Mama Steph to show her how she makes her breakfast cookies.
We keep thinking the sales will slow down as the temperatures keep heating up. But we’re still managing to fill our Saturday mornings with some good stuff.
When I chose these recipes, I had in mind several things: it’s time for back-to-school routines to start, time is short, but we all still want something delicious for breakfast, lunch, or supper. Plus, I have a sweet idea that will cool you down, because we all know it’s still hot in East Texas!
Some recipes take us back in time to childhood; for me, this no-bake cookie recipe does just that. They remind me of the no-bake cookies we were served in my elementary school classroom, only a little bit better, if you can even imagine. Give them a try; no oven needed!
I always try to bring a recipe to the KLTV viewers that is something delicious, yet simple and this MYSTERY RECIPE is both simple, delicious, quick, and so very versatile. It works well with salads, soups, sandwiches, or simply as a healthy snack. What more could you ask for? Well how about a recipe that only calls for ONE ingredient! Prepare to be amazed!
The temps hovered around 100 degrees, but the sales were even hotter. Check out some of the stuff Jeff picked up this week, with items from the advertising world, as well as a Korean War-era kitchen item.
Jeff looks forward to estate sales because there usually is a good variety of items from the 70s, 60s and even 50s. But this time we found a sale full of toys, clothes and kitchen items from more recent times.
A few weeks ago Jeff’s daughter, Emily, texted Jeff and said she had a “good idea” to join Jeff and Steph on East Texas Kitchen Pickin’. Of course Emily’s father and Mama Steph couldn’t tell her no.
This week, Jeff and Mrs. Picker decided to take a little tour of East Texas, rather than stay close to home. There were several estate sales around the region so we think we made the right choice as there were many treasures on the cheap!
A fresh salad during the summer months is always a popular choice for lunch, or to serve for dinner, especially when you’re grilling out. This salad is unusual but the ingredients work together perfectly to make a salad you’ll enjoy.
The temperature is expected to reach around 100 degrees every day this week in East Texas. This leads everyone to search for ways to stay cool. What better way to cool off than from the inside out, by eating a nice, cold piece of pie? Here are a few dessert ideas that you might want to try soon.
Casie Buck, owner of Oaklea Mansion Bed & Breakfast in Winnsboro, shares her recipe for “spinach egg cups,” an easy breakfast idea that is made in a muffin tin.
I especially enjoy growing herbs during the spring and summer, and into the warmest days of fall. Not only are they delicious in many of our favorite recipes, but they’re also very easy to grow.
If you’re a berry fan, this dessert is perfect for you. If you’re an ice cream fan, it’s also perfect for you! Easy to make and perfect topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!
This salad is a flavorful twist on the usual watermelon salad, as it’s been kicked up by the addition of fresh jalapenos to its combination of melon, cucumber and mint. Try this one alongside grilled or smoked meats for a bright, delicious contrast.
With a variety of toppings to choose from such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, salsa, jalapeños, cheese, avocado, sour cream, onion, and cilantro, these tacos are easily customizable to satisfy everyone’s taste buds.
When warm weather rolls around, many of us like to lighten up our meals by incorporating salads. We also like to get the grill nice and hot to cook a steak or two. This recipe incorporates both of those delicious ideas into one filling dinner salad.
Frito-Lay recalled a Tostitos salsa dip for a milk ingredient not featured in the nutritional information that could cause allergic reactions in some consumers.
In honor of Father’s Day, Mama Steph invited her friends and colleagues Anissa Centers and Kristine Guevara to share a favorite recipe or two that remind them of their own father or the father of their children, whichever the case may be. These are simple recipes that your favorite guy will enjoy on his special day... or any day.
This recipe is an easy and delicious way to cook a full meal all at once, and can be made using a campfire or the oven. The combination of juicy steak, baby yellow potatoes, and vegetables seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices makes for a satisfying and flavorful meal. Shalene McNeill shows us how.
We definitely have our favorite kitchen/garage sale topics on East Texas Kitchen Pickin’ and there are usually one of about six different brands that make it on the show. This week, all five “brands” are repeat visitors.
This breakfast pizza is simple to make with ingredients you may have on hand. You can customize it with your preferred ingredients, too, to keep breakfast from being boring from time to time.
To be or not to be...a versatile recipe. It is Shakespeare Festival time in Kilgore. So to honor the occasion, Mike Chubboy and his team at Brigitta’s Hungarian Restaurant in Kilgore are making meals that Sir William Shakespeare would have found in his local tavern.
This pasta has just a few ingredients, and it’s all made in one pan, so clean up is easy. You’re going to want all that extra time to dive in to a bowl of this creamy, tasty dinner.
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