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Texas Ties: Recipes and Remembrances

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My mother-in-law gave me this book, and I have loved everything I've made from it. I made the white gazpacho for a wedding shower, the white chocolate/blackberry cookies and the "drunken brie" for a baby shower, and the jalapeno potatoes au gratin for a potluck. Most of the recipes have only a few, not-too-exotic ingredients. The cooking instructions are easy to follow. I highly recommend this book, even for the beginning cook.

This cookbook is our absolute favorite. The recipes are easy to follow and the stories make it an especially warm family remembrances cookbook. Every recipe we have tried has been delicious! This book is the perfect gift for any Texas themed gift, and accentuates any gift basket because it is so pretty with its watercolor pictures and tinted photographs. I would highly recommend this cookbook out of all of the Junior League cookbooks I have tried. The desserts are my personal favorites, especially the chocolate applesauce cake, and white Texas sheet cake. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Texas Ties is a great read and a must have for cookbook collectors. The family stories are all very warm and include some cooking tips I haven't seen anywhere else. The Comfort Foods section is unique. The recipes include all fresh ingredients - upscale recipes for the ordinary cook. Every recipe has turned out great.

My daughter, Ali May, recently gave me Texas Ties as a gift. Shortly after that I had a small dinner party and decided to try some recipes from Texas Ties, keeping in mind I shouldn't try new recipes for a party, but I did anyway. These are the recipes I tried that day: White Texas Sheet Cake (a favorite of my entire family now), Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes (my guests all took seconds on this one), Black Beans,Corn, and Tomatoes (a juicy marinated salad which is now one of my husband's favorites), and Sumptuous Raspberry and Spinach Salad (a delightful change from lettuce/tomatoes). Just this past week our family came for dinner and I made Best Banana Pudding. I did add 1 t. of vanilla to this one. My grandson, Trent, asked for the first bowl and it was all completely gone by early evening. I am a cookbook collector and Texas Ties is now one of my favorites! Happy Cooking to you!

This is one of those cookbooks in which I can always find that perfect recipe, whether it's for entertaining or a family meal at home. One of my favorites is Southwest Won Tons, a fabulous appetizer, and so easy to make ahead and assemble when needed. The recipes for salmon are family favorites, also. I've given this cookbook to most of my family and friends over the last few years as Christmas gifts.

I am a huge cookbook fan and love to cook. Texas Ties is my favorite cookbook. I received it as a gift and was pleasantly surprised to see that the recipes are easy to make, unique, and delicious. My all-time favorite recipe is the caramel oatmeal bars. I make these often (especially during the holidays) and will give them to family and friends. Everyone seems to always love what I make from this cookbook! I would definitely recommend this book!!

This book has been a wonderful, comprehensive collection of mainstream and gourmet recipes. I get compliments on each of the dishes I prepare from its' pages. I love the format and I have given this book to friends and relatives as presents.

Texas Ties is a wonderful cookbook. Everything that I have made from this book is delicious!!! It uses fresh ingredients so all of the dishes are full of rich flavor. It also makes a great birthday, holiday or house warming present.

Of all the cookbooks I own, this one is my favorite. I have used the recipes for many parties, get togethers, and holiday dinners. Guests always rave about the dishes I make. I love this cookbook so much I have even given it to seven or eight of my friends as gifts.

If I am ever looking for a recipe for an event, or just something new to mix into the weekday routine, "Texas Ties" is where I look first! My husband's personal favorite is the Triple Cheese & Macaroni- he requests this one all the time!
I also have given this book as a gift for everyone I know getting married, or for Christmas Presents for Sisters-in-law, etc.