Texas Ties

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.

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.

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.