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Kitchen Pickin'

Kitchen Pickin': Playing with matches

Kitchen Pickin’: Playing with matches

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Stephanie Frazier and Jeff Awtrey
Garage sale season is in full swing with what seems like a bright neon sign at every turn on Saturdays. This week, Jeff shows off some finds from an estate sale from a couple weeks ago.

Business

Dairy Queen announced it will be offering Blizzards for 85 cents on select dates in April.

Dairy Queen selling 85-cent Blizzards for limited time in April

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 5:37 PM CDT
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By Anisa Snipes and Jordan Gartner
Dairy Queen is gearing up for summer early by offering some cool deals.

Business

Pepsi revealed its new logo, and it looks a lot like a previous one.

Pepsi unveils new logo refresh, first update since 2008

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 4:42 PM CDT
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By CNN Newsource staff
Pepsi has unveiled a new logo, and some say it looks a bit familiar.

East Texas Kitchen

What's the best method for getting sticky price tags off of your new mirror, picture frame, or...

ETX Kitchen Care: Hack for removing annoying stickers from glassware, ceramics

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 4:47 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
What's the best method for getting sticky price tags off of your new mirror, picture frame, or dishes? I figured out the best hack to show you!

Recalls

1.7 tons of beef product recalled due to possible E. coli contamination

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 11:11 AM CDT
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By Gray News staff
Elkhorn Valley Packing has recalled about 3,436 pounds of their boneless beef chuck product.

East Texas Kitchen

Broccoli salad with special bacon dressing by Dudley Lang

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:49 PM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
Our friend Dudley Lang, owner of Dudley’s Cajun Cafe in Longview, joins us to share a great summer salad, jazzed up with his special bacon dressing. Keep this recipe on hand all spring and summer long.

East Texas Kitchen

Sweet potato-sausage soup by Mama Steph

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 4:49 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
This savory soup is so full of flavor and wonderful texture that you’ll crave it all year long, not just in the fall!

East Texas Kitchen

Strawberries Rebecca by “Cook’n Guy” David Wallace

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 3:35 PM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
Our friend David Wallace has worked at numerous East Texas restaurants over his career. He’s even owned a few! His repertoire of recipes is endless and he loves to share the easiest and best with us so we can make wonderful things at home.

East Texas Kitchen

Bite-sized cheddar biscuits by Mama Steph

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 5:43 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
These tiny, tender biscuits are easy to make and can be stirred up in a hurry, as you’ll see in the video. They’re so delicious, too!

East Texas Kitchen

No-bake berry-Nutella pie by Mama Steph

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 4:01 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
Here’s a recipe for a cool, tasty treat that even a novice cook can make. Only six ingredients to make this chocolate-y, berry-studded creation.
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Kitchen Pickin'

Kitchen Pickin’: LOL @ LOL (the weird and wacky episode)

Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 12:07 AM CST
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By Stephanie Frazier and Jeff Awtrey
This week on East Texas Kitchen Pickin’, Jeff goes for the weird and wacky, Devyn shares LOL info, and Mama Steph throws it back to metal lunchboxes.

East Texas Kitchen

Air Fryer Tex Mex Beef Stuffed Poblanos by Shalene McNeill with Texas Beef Council

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 6:11 PM CST
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
Shalene McNeill joined us to show us a wonderfully simple and extremely delicious recipe for stuffed poblano peppers. They’re full of Tex-Mex flavor and can be customized to however you’d like them to taste with the ingredients you have on hand.

Care

East Texas Kitchen Care: Hacks to bring your rusty cast iron back to life

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 3:44 PM CST
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By Stephanie Frazier
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.

Food

Disney parks’ fan-favorite Dole Whip is coming to grocery stores

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 9:55 AM CST
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By CNN Newsource staff
Disney fans know there’s nothing better than enjoying an ice-cold sweet treat during a hot day at the parks.

National

SunnyD uses bold, tangy flavor in new drink just for adults

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 10:23 AM CST
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By Debra Worley
SunnyD isn’t just for kids anymore. The juice brand is launching a new hard seltzer featuring its bold, tangy orange flavor.

National

Starbucks adds a new drink to its menu

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 10:51 AM CST
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By Amanda Alvarado
A new drink has been added to the year-round menu.

National

Hershey debuts plant-based Reese’s Cups, chocolate bars

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 8:24 AM CST
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By DEE-ANN DURBIN
The Hershey Co. said Tuesday that Reese’s Plant Based Peanut Butter Cups, which go on sale this month, will be its first vegan chocolates sold nationally.

Kitchen Pickin'

Kitchen Pickin’: Tupperware fail, but uranium glass find

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 3:44 PM CST
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By Stephanie Frazier and Jeff Awtrey
This week, Jeff strikes uranium for just the second time but realizes a Tupperware find wasn’t as good as he thought.

East Texas Kitchen

Blueberry Breakfast Rolls with toasted pecans by Casie Buck

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 5:48 PM CST
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
We are always happy about two things: recipes that use blueberries, and breakfast recipes!This recipe from Oaklea Mansion owner Casie Buck fulfills our breakfast dreams with this recipe.

East Texas Kitchen

Quick and delicious breakfast pizza by Mama Steph

Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 3:20 PM CST
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By Stephanie Frazier
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.

East Texas Kitchen

East Texas Kitchen Care: Brown sugar hard as a rock? Here’s a hack and a recipe

Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 5:02 PM CST
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By Stephanie Frazier
If you’ve ever opened your pantry to pull out your already opened bag of brown sugar to find that it’s hard as a rock, there are easy hacks to fix that. Let’s take a look.

East Texas Kitchen

Pesto-asparagus spaghetti by Mama Steph

Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 6:23 PM CST
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By Stephanie Frazier
With just a few easy to find ingredients, you can have a delicious pasta dinner on the table in about twenty minutes. It’s so delicious that you’ll want to make it on repeat!

Kitchen Pickin'

Kitchen Pickin’: A tea...spoon, and a book cooks up memories

Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 6:20 PM CST
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By Stephanie Frazier and Jeff Awtrey
This week on Kitchen Pickin’, Jeff shows off a very small part of a new mug collection and Steph squeals at a book.

National

No cow needed: Oat and soy can be called milk, FDA proposes

Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 1:59 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Food and Drug Administration officials issued guidance that says plant-based beverages don’t pretend to be from dairy animals – and that U.S. consumers aren’t confused by the difference.

East Texas Kitchen

East Texas Kitchen Care: Caring for and cleaning vintage bowls

Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 5:32 PM CST
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By Stephanie Frazier
Most people have seen vintage, or antique, yellow ware bowls, either in a relative’s home or a shop somewhere, if they don’t own it themselves. Why do so many of us have it, and how can we best take care of it?

East Texas Kitchen

Chicken-vegetable stew by Mama Steph

Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 3:34 PM CST
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By Stephanie Frazier
My chicken-vegetable stew is so comforting, so perfect for a chilly day, and completely easy to make, even if you don’t consider yourself a cook. Trust me, you can do this!

East Texas Kitchen

German potato salad by Brigitta’s Hungarian Restaurant

Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 3:34 PM CST
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
Mike Chubboy with Brigitta’s Hungarian Restaurant in Kilgore shares his recipe for German Potato Salad, just in time for Oktoberfest!

East Texas Kitchen

Chicken lasagna rolls by Chef Simon Webster

Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 3:32 PM CST
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
Chef Simon shares a creative dinner idea when you’re ready for something deliciously different!

Kitchen Pickin'

Kitchen Pickin’: Our first time with flatware

Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 4:29 PM CST
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By Stephanie Frazier and Jeff Awtrey
This week on East Texas Kitchen Pickin’, Jeff brings back a classic favorite and a common item never before seen on the segment.

National

Nothing Bundt Cakes is giving away free Bundtlets to celebrate Oreo’s 111th birthday

Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 11:04 AM CST
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By Debra Worley
Nothing Bundt Cakes is teaming up with Oreo to create a new cake flavor that will only be available for a limited time.

East Texas Kitchen

Red velvet brownie bites by Mama Steph

Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 5:09 PM CST
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By Stephanie Frazier
Whether for Valentine’s Day, a birthday, or just a regular day when you want to show someone some love, these little red velvet brownies are a perfect idea. And they’re so very easy to make!

East Texas Kitchen

Sweetheart brownie bites by Mama Steph

Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 4:25 PM CST
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By Stephanie Frazier
These little sweet treats are delicious and perfect for Valentine's Day, or anytime you need a small dessert for friends and family.

East Texas Kitchen

Game-day sliders with sharp cheddar and Black Forest ham by Mama Steph

Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 9:27 PM CST
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By Stephanie Frazier
The recipe for these sliders will satisfy football lovers as well as people who don’t like sports at all. They’re just that delicious. Plus, you don’t have to cook anything, which is a bonus sometimes.

East Texas Kitchen

Smoky chicken-barbecue pizza by Mama Steph

Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 9:27 PM CST
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By Stephanie Frazier
Smoky chicken barbecue pizza .... it’s simple to make and the blend of chicken, smoked cheese, and a touch of red onion will wake your tastebuds right up!

East Texas Kitchen

Baked buffalo chicken dip by Mama Steph

Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 9:25 PM CST
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By Stephanie Frazier
Whether you’re craving a spicy snack or you want something to share with a group at the big game, this delicious, creamy dip will curb the craving.

East Texas Kitchen

Kicked-up baked chicken bacon ranch dip by Mama Steph

Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 9:24 PM CST
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By Stephanie Frazier
It’s always fun to have a great, hot dip to dig into when you’re watching football on a cool weekend. But you can enjoy this delicious dip anytime you like....I give you full permission.

East Texas Kitchen

Cheesy baked chicken enchilada dip by Mama Steph

Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 9:24 PM CST
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By Stephanie Frazier
I like to call this great tailgating food or football-watching food and it is,, but let’s be honest; it’s so delicious that almost anyone would eat it anytime. Grab a rotisserie chicken and get busy!

East Texas Kitchen

Hot pizza dip with garlic baguette rounds

Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 9:23 PM CST
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By Stephanie Frazier
If you're looking for a great appetizer for gameday or Oscar night...or anytime at all....here's your new idea! My pizza dip is easy to make and has the pizza taste everyone craves.

Kitchen Pickin'

Kitchen Pickin’: ‘That’s not vintage!’

Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 4:00 PM CST
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By Stephanie Frazier and Jeff Awtrey
Jeff picked up a ton of Tupperware this week but only brought one piece for the show. Steph brought a couple old unknown treasures from her kitchen.

Business

East Texan becomes 4th generation restaurant owner with opening of Lindale eatery

Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 10:45 PM CST
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By Kristine Guevara
East Texas cook Lankston Malone is carrying on his family’s legacy of running a restaurant.

Care

East Texas Kitchen Care: Damaged Fire King in the wild

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 4:46 PM CST
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
Mama Steph was doing one of her favorite things ... wandering through one of East Texas’ many antiques shops ... when she came across some Fire King bowls that had been permanently damaged. Take a look.

East Texas Kitchen

Dinner in 10: Blackened tilapia with rice and red beans by Mama Steph

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 6:19 PM CST
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By Stephanie Frazier
This dinner can truly be made in about ten minutes because it’s made with some ingredients that are either quick cooking or pre-cooked for you. This can even be done on a grill if your power is out, which we know happens from time to time with our crazy East Texas weather.

Care

East Texas Kitchen Care: Collecting vintage yellow ware, or the ‘Tupperware of the old days’

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 8:57 PM CST
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By Stephanie Frazier
Yellowware, or yellow ware, depending upon individual collectors’ preference, is a type of earthenware named after its yellow appearance. That color comes from the clay used for its production. Mama Steph is beginning to learn a bit more about it and brought some of her own collection to show you.

Kitchen Pickin'

Kitchen Pickin’: Estate sale treasures

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 9:07 PM CST
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By Stephanie Frazier and Jeff Awtrey
This week’s segment is pretty simple with many of our old favorite brands.

East Texas Kitchen

Italian gnocchi and sausage soup with spinach and arugula by Mama Steph

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 12:06 PM CST
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By Stephanie Frazier
Cooler days are coming (I have to believe it, y’all. I just have to.) and this flavorful soup is so delicious that it’ll be one we’ll all be making on repeat throughout the season. Happily, it’s easy to make, too!

East Texas Kitchen

Spicy 2-bean soup by Mama Steph

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 12:03 PM CST
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By Stephanie Frazier
Whether you want a meal in a hurry, a meal that’s delicious and filling, or a meal that’s nutritious, this soup has got you covered!

Care

East Texas Kitchen Care: The magical silver-cleaning hack

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 5:38 PM CST
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By Stephanie Frazier
Some of you, like me, may have seen this tip mentioned in other places, but have never tried it. I decided to give it a shot here on the Kitchen Care segment so we'd know once and for all how well ... or not... it works, and if it's as easy as it's claimed to be. Watch with me!

East Texas Kitchen

Mama Steph’s semi-famous white turkey chili

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 2:59 PM CST
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By Stephanie Frazier
This is so good that my friends and family always ask for the recipe after they try it! I hope you love it, too.

East Texas Kitchen

Steak Crostini with horseradish whip by Shalene McNeill with Texas Beef Council

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 2:56 PM CST
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
Shalene McNeill joins Mama Steph to show how she makes a lovely and really flavorful appetizer. If you have some leftover steak, this is the perfect way to use it up!

Kitchen Pickin'

Kitchen Pickin’: Camping nostalgia

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 4:26 PM CST
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By Stephanie Frazier and Jeff Awtrey
Jeff got to check out a few garage sales, as the weather was nice enough to cooperate. But it was some free items from a friend that stole the show this week.
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