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Recipes

Check out winning reader recipes from the Texas Co-op Power archives

December 2018 Recipe Contest

Quick and Easy Holiday Appetizers

Winner: Olive Cheese Puffs

Runners Up

Two-Ingredient Hummus

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November 2018 Recipe Contest

Texas Co-op Power 2018 Holiday Recipe Contest

Winner: Sherry’s Shrimp Clemenceau

Runners Up

Dark Chocolate Mint Brownies

Helen’s Danish Kringle

Osso Buco-Style Meatballs

Pecan Torte With Creamy Glaze

October 2018 Recipe Contest

The Great Pumpkin

Winner: Family Style Pumpkin Flan

Runners Up

Curried Pumpkin Soup With Cilantro Chutney

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

September 2018 Recipe Contest

All Hail the Cookie Jar

Winner: Earl Grey Lemon Cookies

Runners Up

Pecan Thin Crisps

Web Extras

Mexican Pepper Cookies

August 2018 Recipe Contest

The Secret of Salsa

Winner: Pick ’Em Up and Dust ’Em Off Smoked Salsa

Runners Up

Grilled Jalapeño and Tomato Salsa

Knock Your Socks Off Salsa

Web Extras

Hatch Green Chile Salsa

July 2018 Recipe Contest

How Do You Like Your Shrimp?

Winner: Quick Sweet Chili Shrimp

Runners Up

Shrimp Louis Salad

Spicy Creole Shrimp Spread

Web Extras

Shrimp and Cheesy Grits

June 2018 Recipe Contest

Your Best Grilled Cheese

Winner: Nan’s Croque Monsieur

Runners Up

Fig and Bacon Grilled Cheese

Grilled Goat Cheese and Asparagus Panini

May 2018 Recipe Contest

Cake Walk

Winner: Lemon Rosemary Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

Runners Up

Cherry Almond Cake With White Chocolate Custard Filling

Web Extras

Chile Chocolate Cake With Cherry Chipotle Sauce

April 2018 Recipe Contest

Breakfast Pastries

Winner: Puff Oven Pancake

Runners Up

Cranberry Scones

Spiced Banana Muffins

March 2018 Recipe Contest

Luck of the Irish: Potatoes

Winner: Smoked Potato Salad

Runners Up

Shrimp Potato Boats

Twice-Baked Potato Poppers

February 2018 Recipe Contest

Chocolate + Peanut Butter (a Love Story)

Winner: Aunt Delta’s Peanut Butter Fingers

Runners Up

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars

Peanut Butter Chocolate Cupcakes

January 2018 Recipe Contest

Nourishing Soups

Winner: Sonoran Pork Stew

Runners Up

Celery Borscht With Rye Croutons, Radish and Sour Cream

Web Extras

Mexican-Style Greek Red Lentil Soup

December 2017 Recipe Contest

Texas Co-op Power 2017 Holiday Recipe Contest

Winner: Warm Gingerbread With Lemon Basil Sauce

Runners Up

Cherry Nut Coffee Cake

Paulina’s Meatballs

Pineapple Cream Cheese Pie

Savory Grits With Beer-Battered Shrimp

November 2017 Recipe Contest

Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Winner: Cornsilk Pudding Pie

Runners Up

Sweet Potato Casserole

Zucchini Gratin Casserole

October 2017 Recipe Contest

Sunday Cooking

Winner: Smoky Fall-off-the-Bone Ribs

Runners Up

Easy “No-Roll” Cabbage Rolls

Hearty Pasta Soup

September 2017 Recipe Contest

Tailgating Favorites

Winner: Pimento Chiko-Baco Bites

Runners Up

Head-to-Tailgate Superchicken

Kimchi Deviled Eggs

Parking Lot Legs

August 2017 Recipe Contest

Some Like It Hot

Winner: Sweet Habanero Onions

Runners Up

Mamaw’s Hot Salad

July 2017 Recipe Contest

Texas Gulf Shrimp

Winner: Spicy Grilled Shrimp Tacos With Sweet and Sour Slaw

Runners Up

Southern-Style Shrimp & Rice Salad

Texas Gulf Shrimp Cheddar Beer Soup

Web Extras

Shrimp Pasta With Lemon Herb Sauce

Shrimp-Stuffed Avocados

June 2017 Recipe Contest

Spectacular Sandwiches

Winner: French Market Sandwiches

Runners Up

Cheesesteak Sandwiches

Turkey Club With Kale-Basil Pesto

Ultimate Seafood Croquette Burgers

Web Extras

Shiner Bock Bread

May 2017 Recipe Contest

Picnic Fare

Winner: Delicious Fried Chicken

Runners Up

Pepper-Cabbage Slaw

Picnic Grape Salad With Lemon Twist

Savory Three-Bean Bake

Web Extras

April 2017 Recipe Contest

Berry Delicious

Winner: Grandma’s Schaum Torte

Runners Up

Strawberry Love Cake

Strawberry Yogurt Panna Cotta With Strawberry Mousse

Strawberry, Basil and Goat Cheese Grilled Chicken

Web Extras

Blueberry Pecan Fritters

March 2017 Recipe Contest

Spring Vegetable Salads

Winner: Chopped Spring Salad

Runners Up

Spinach and Strawberry Salad With Fried Cheddar

Spring Medley in Sour Cream Dressing

Sweet and Savory Sprouts

February 2017 Recipe Contest

Ragin’ Cajun

Winner: Chicken and Shrimp Étouffée

Runners Up

Cajun Shrimp and Cheddar Grit Cakes

Family Gumbo Recipe

Web Extras

Cajun Dirty Rice

Creole Seafood Gumbo

January 2017 Recipe Contest

Breakfast for Dinner

Winner: Breakfast Enchiladas

Runners Up

Bacon and Poblano Migas

Spinach and Mushroom Frittata

Web Extras

Hash Brown Eggs

December 2016 Recipe Contest

Texas Co-op Power 2016 Holiday Recipe Contest

Winner: Stuffed Chicken With Mushroom Pan Jus

Runners Up

New Year’s White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake

Pecan Caramel Apple Cheesecake Pie With Snickerdoodle Crust

Smoky Mac and Cheese

Zucchini and Spinach Lasagna

November 2016 Recipe Contest

Make-Ahead Holiday Helpers

Winner: Cranberry Delight

Runners Up

Holiday Potatoes

Little Italy Cheesy Eggplant Bake

Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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