Texas Cookoff [Spiral-bound]

Carol Blakely (Author), Jeanne Wright (Editor), Dwayne and Joan Liffring-Zug Bourret (Editor), Dorothy Crum (Editor), Melinda Bradnan (Editor), and Kathleen Timmerman (Editor), Diane Heuisinkveld (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 16, 2007 | ISBN-10: 193204339X | ISBN-13: 978-1932043396 | Edition: 1st

This collection of the all-time best Texas recipes was complied by Carol Blakely. The classic recipies in this book include such favorites as Pico de Gallo, Easy Skillet Fajitas, Prairie Fire, and Lady Bird Johnson's Cheese Wafers! Armadillo Eggs, Perfect Guacamole, Poo Poos, and Pioneer Jailhouse Chili are just a few of the other great recipes. "Texas Cookoff" contains a selection of recipes from the book "Stewing in Texas," the exciting tale of a landmark copyright case in 2001-2002. Carol Blakely contributed famous Texas recipes to this earlier Penfield book that tells the hilarious story of a lawsuit involving eighteen recipes and huge legal costs. Blakely's research and resoursefulness helped conclude the case, proving once again that Blakely is one of the country's topmost experts on Texas and Southwestern cuisine. These popular recipes pack a mighty punch with many popular entries for everything Texan, from Sugar-fried Chicken to Stage Coach Inn Hush Puppies. Capturing the spirit of an authentic Texas cookoff, this volume will help you create some of the best American cooking ever. And don't miss Carol's recipe for Easy Frozen Margaritas! With a handy guide to many fun cookoff events held throughout each year. "Texas Cookoff" will bring the delicious taste of Texas right into your kitchen.

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About the Author

Carol Blakely is a leading authority on Southwestern cooking. A native of Texas, she is a cook extraordinaire, culinary historian, and cookbook collector - famous for her Jalapeno Cafe web site, which is a treasured recipe resource for subscribers worldwide.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 166 pages
• Publisher: Penfield Books; 1st edition (March 16, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 193204339X
• ISBN-13: 978-1932043396
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 3.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,947,355 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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