A few years ago, I woke up on New Year’s Day with a craving for collard greens. While I ordinarily prefer coffee and banana smoothies for breakfast, I went with my urge and prepared a pot. Some believe that your first

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10.01.2025

Salted butterscotch oatmeal cookies | Homesick Texan

There is one cookie that reminds me of Dallas in the 1970s—a chewy oatmeal cookie laced with caramelized butterscotch chips. When I was young, a plate of these was seen at friends’ houses, bake sales,

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24.01.2025

Sour cream enchiladas, East Dallas style | Homesick Texan

If your family is like mine, you have a favorite Tex-Mex restaurant. This is the place where you know you can get a large table that will hold everyone, and there are enough options on

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21.02.2025

Bran muffins | Homesick Texan

My grandma’s last meal was a bran muffin. This was apt, since eating a warm one was her favorite way to begin the day. She liked to share, and she'd offer you one whenever you

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New Year’s Day grits and greens | Homesick Texan

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