One of the best parts of the Holiday season is the fun new recipes you can try out! Whether you’re entertaining a lot of guests or just...
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Creative Arts Cookbook Recipes
Each year, the State Fair of Texas ribbon-winning recipes are shared in a one-of-a-kind cookbook. Recipes that have either made it through generations or perhaps a newly inspired dish, this selection of history cannot be found anywhere else. Purchase your winning recipes cookbook today or enjoy the ones we’ve selected below.
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Ribbon-Winning Recipes from the State Fair Cookbook: Sides for a Summer Time Cookout
Cookouts are one of the best parts of the summer. In Texas, a cookout can include all kinds of food from traditional hamburgers and hotdogs...
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Creative Arts Recipes: Cook Up Something Lovely for Valentine’s Day
Looking for ways to express your love for that special someone in your life this Valentine's Day? Why not delight that person with a...
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Holiday Cookies by Texas Chefs: 2018 Creative Arts Ribbon-Winning Recipes
Cookies and the holiday season go together like Big Tex and Corny Dogs – one just enhances the other. Holiday cookies can be traditional,...
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Thanksgiving Recipes from 2018 Creative Arts Competition Kitchen Ribbon Winners
You’ve seen food competitions on television but only at the Fair do cooks and bakers exclusively from Texas compete with some of the best...
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Game Day Recipes from our Competition Kitchen
Tired of the same "game day" spread at your next party? Super Bowl Sunday is around the corner and this year, you can score big with these...
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Holiday Cookies & Mores from our Community Coffee Competition Kitchen
A large part of the State Fair of Texas experience is food, so it’s no surprise that one of our favorite things about the holidays are...
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Thanksgiving Recipes from our 2017 Creative Arts Competition!
Thanksgiving is upon us and just like you, we are thankful for so much this year, including our 2017 State Fair of Texas. Among our...
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Carrot Cake
Created by , Paige D. Hoyt - Lewisville, TX 2nd Place--Cake Baking Carrot cakes are a spring time classic! Enjoy this delicious recipe and...
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State Fair Recipe: Tomato Risotto Diablo
Donna Thomas-Dallas, TX Best of Show--1st Place--Party Foods Do you dare make this delicious recipe?! Try the 2015 Best of Show and State...
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