How can you top the classic cake? These Texas sheet cake cookies are the answer. Using abox cake mixfor the cookie dough is a great time saver. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Everything is mixed in one bowl to save on clean up, too. Learn how to make Texas sheet cake cookies. What Is Texas Sheet Cake? Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Texas sheet cakeis there when you better serve a crowd....

Texas sheet cake is a rich, chocolaty treat that’s iconic in Texas and beyond. The result is a rich, chocolaty treat that’s iconic in Texas. Learn how to make Texas sheet cake. Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen A slice (or two) of this cake is impossible to resist. Store in the refrigerator for up to two days, then unwrap and bring to room temperature before serving....

Who saysTexas Sheet Cakeneeds to be made in a sheet pan? Our test kitchen cooks loved this decadent dessert so much they said it doesn’t even require platesjust spoons. A 12-inch cast-iron skillet is the best size for this cake. Credit: Stephen DeVries, Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food Styling: Torie Cox Texas Skillet Cake is best served warm, although it’s also good at room temperature. Who are we kiddingthis amazing dessert won’t be around long enough to cool to room temperature....

It really does put things into perspective and reminds us not to take what we have for granted." She first learned about the plarning of mats in 2022, when she was a sophomore in highschool. That year she launched the Repurpose Plarn Mat Project, which she has been leading ever since. Credit:Courtesy Lydia Roberts These mats are a labor of love. A single mat takes about 700-900 bags and 15-20 hours to make....

Crispy, cheesy Texas torte is unlike any dish you’ve had before. You won’t be able to stop eating it. Learn how to make Texas torte, and prepare for rave reviewsand requests for seconds! Credit:Stacy Allen, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle (Allow the dish to cool completely to room temperature before storing.) Thats because there are no coatings or additives interfering with the process when youve shredded the cheese yourself....

Cheesy Texas trash dip is filling enough for any crowd. Learn how to make Texas trash dip. Extra-crunchy foods work nicely with this smooth andcreamy dip. Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox Why Is It Called Texas Trash Dip? While the name might not be all that appetizing, we can assure you that this dip certainly is. A quick mix and it’s ready to top with cheese and bake until bubbly....

Few desserts capture a blend of familiar flavors, textures, and foods quite like the Texas Trash Pie. Learn how to make Texas Trash Pie. Who Created Texas Trash Pie? Credit: Jessica Furniss This pie is idyllic comfort food with a combination of many common pantry ingredients not customarily found together. Two more unique ingredientsbut readily available at any local grocery storeare sweetened condensed milk and caramel bits. Something to consider when making alterations to this recipe is to double-check that you keep common equivalents....

Enjoy all of the Texas Trash Pie flavor you love in a ready-to-snack form. Jessica Furniss Dont let the name fool you. In the same way thatPuppy Chowisnt for the doggos, Texas Trash Pie is anything but trash. Credit:Jessica Furniss And so do we. Thats why were combining all the best parts of Texas Trash Pie into this delicious snack mix. What Is Texas Trash Pie Snack Mix? Credit:Jessica Furniss...

These cheese- and brisket-stuffed Texas Twinkies put jalapeno poppers to shame. And if anyone asks, you’d never admit how many you took from the platter. (We’re right there with you.) Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Thesestuffed peppersare over-the-top rich and indulgentat once meaty-smoky, creamy-cheesy, garlicky-savory, and crispy-bacony. A quick stint under the broiler at the end adds the char you might missfrom the grill. Learn how to make Texas Twinkies....

Knowing your USDA Zones holds the key to successful gardening in Texas. Experienced gardeners rely on theHardiness Zoneplant information established by the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture). It is designed to identify which plants are most likely to thrive in a specific geographic area. Credit:REDA&CO / Contributor / Getty It is then further divided into 5-degree A and B designations. While critical to gardening success, finding the right plants for your zone is simple....

These Texas baked beans are a barbecue staple. Here’s how to make them from scratch. After all, if you want your barbecue to stand out, go big. Credit: Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Loren Wood; Prop Styling: Christine Keely With Texas-Style Baked Beans. Learn how to make Texas-style baked beans, and watch them disappear at dinner. What Are Texas-Style Baked Beans? Texas-style baked beans aren’t your typical store-bought, molasses-spiked white navy beans....

Get the taste of Texas at home with this barbecue sauce. This sauce is slightly spicy and ketchup-forward, with lots of umami from the Worcestershire sauce. The tang of the apple cider combined with the Worcestershire balances out the sweetness from ketchup and brown sugar. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox In the South, we sure do know our barbecue. How is one supposed to ranksmoked chickensmothered in vinegary white sauce against Central Texas brisket?...

You may know Prayer Bars by another name: Nanaimo bars. Nanaimo barsinclude almondsin the crust layer, but Prayer Bars typically use pecans or walnuts. Nuts and shredded coconut give the dense, chocolaty base layer a pleasant chew and toastiness. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Taken as a whole, the bar provides a dense, intensely rich bite. What Are Prayer Bars? Perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth, these rich bars might just become your new go-to, no-bake treat....