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Authentic gorditas made with masa harina, lard, and a touch of flour. Pressed thin, griddle-seared, then fried until puffed and crispy. Ready to split and fill with your favorite toppings.

Shredded potatoes and whole wheat flour form sticky dough that gets shaped into dumplings and simmered until tender, then brushed with bacon grease and topped with crispy crumbled bacon.

Texas' premier comfort food, chicken fried steak, has no chicken in it. It is called such because the steak is breaded and pan-fried much like fried chicken. A descendant of the German dish wiener schnitzel, it is traditionally made with round steak. Top round is the most tender.

Lemon blueberry bread topped with a buttery lemon sugar crust that bakes deep golden and crunchy. Fresh blueberries and bright lemon zest fill this easy, no-mixer stir-together quick bread loaf.

Bread machine pumpernickel bread combines rye, whole wheat, cocoa, and molasses for the deep brown color and earthy flavor of a deli-style loaf. Cornmeal adds a faint sweetness and toothsome crumb.

Just about any combination of grated cheese, vegetables, leftover meat, poultry, or seafood, or whatever else appeals to you can be added to this all-purpose custard.

Rich and not-too sweet, this quick bread is great for an afternoon snack with a steaming cup of tea! Makes 2 loaves

This delicious bread is based on the Texas treat consisting of peeled cantaloupe segments bread cubes piled in the center and covered with creamsauce. This is a soft, sticky dough. If any of it clings to the sides ofthe pan at the end of the first kneading, you can push it down with a rubber spatula.

Quiche pastry is a flaky butter-and-shortening pie crust made for blind baking. Five ingredients yield a sturdy 9 inch shell that holds custard fillings without going soggy.

Light sponge cake flavored with coffee, cocoa, and finely chopped nuts. Made with separated eggs for an airy texture, perfect for special occasions.

Try this succulent pancakes, cornmeal and buck wheat are a delicious combination, blueberries add extra juicy bites.

Made with soy milk and cornmeal, this simple bread is great for sandwiches.

Whole wheat nutmeg bread machine loaf sweetened with honey and fruit juice concentrate. Warm spiced 100% whole-grain bread for breakfast toast and tea sandwiches.

Crispy, buttery cheddar sticks with toasted sesame seeds and a punch of Worcestershire. Just 7 ingredients, 30 minutes, and you've got a batch of irresistible homemade cheese crackers.

Microwave mushroom sauce: a creamy bechamel-style sauce built start to finish in the microwave with sliced mushrooms, butter, broth, and half-and-half. Ready in 15 minutes, no stovetop needed.

Old-fashioned brown bread made with graham flour, molasses, sour milk, and raisins. Slow-baked for a dense, moist loaf with deep caramel sweetness and a hearty whole grain chew.