Reeaaaally ripe bananas are the secret to this creamy Banana Pudding Ice Cream from Austin’s “Handmade Mama” Mary Helen Leonard. Serve it with storebought or homemade shortbread cookies
Desserts
Buttermilk Cafe’s Key Lime Pie
Mom and daughter duo Carol Irwin and Marcy Muzny know a thing or two about treating Mom with their to-die-for breakfasts and brunches at The Buttermilk Cafe in New Braunfels. If you can’t make it to the Hill Country to try one of their amazing Breakfast Stratas, make sure to ‘fix up’ their Key Lime Pie for Mama!
Z’Tejas Ancho Fudge Pie
The Ancho Fudge Pie from Z’Tejas is made with real ancho chiles! Served with whipped cream.
The Moonshiners Southern Table + Bar Banana Pudding
This banana pudding is just like the one Grandma used to make! We love it stacked high inside of a giant Mason jar, just like our friends at The Moonshiners Southern Table + Bar make it in Houston!
Blood Orange ‘EVOO’ Cake
We’re in love with this brand new recipe for Blood Orange ‘EVOO’ Cake from Con’ Olio Oils & Vinegars in Austin. This makes one half-sheet pan.
Parisian Macarons
These Parisian Macarons are très chic! We love this recipe from our friends at Walton’s Fancy & Staple in Austin.
Twang No-Bake Sugar Cookie Balls
We love these no-bake ‘Easter Eggs’ from our friends at Twang in San Antonio! These would be perfect to make with your kids or grandkids — they’re so colorful and festive, just like cascarones!
Chocolate Cream Stout Cake
No ‘lucky charms’ needed — you can make this luxurious and rich Chocolate Cream Stout Cake right in your own kitchen! We love this one with a good ol’ Guinness stout beer.
State of Grace’s Bourbon Pecan Tart
Bourbon ice cream, Bourbon caramel…did we say Bourbon? This Bourbon Pecan Tart is from State of Grace in Houston is made with a rich Bourbon filling with a hint of orange zest and of course, some classic Texas pecans.
Bourbon Peach Tres Leches Cake
Talking about a melting pot of melt-in-your-mouth flavors! Texas peaches are added to a traditional Tres Leches Cake for a seriously tasty twist!
The Rouxpour’s Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce
This bread pudding is among one of the best! You can find it at The Rouxpour Restaurant & Bar in Sugar Land, outside of Houston, where it’s Mardi Gras all year long!
Pondicheri’s Fig & Raspberry Galette
This sweet treat is from our friend Anita Jaisinghani at Houston’s Pondicheri. It’s so simple, but oh-so luxurious with fresh figs and raspberries. Your tastebuds are in for a thrill ride!
The Shack BBQ’s Apple Pie Cheesecake
What’s better than apple pie? When you add cheesecake to it, of course! This recipe is from our friends at The Shack BBQ in Lubbock.
Central Market’s Chocolate Kahlúa Cake
Warning: This recipe is dripping with chocolate! We’re in L-O-V-E with this cake that makes for an amazing Valentine’s Day treat, but is great for celebrating year round!
Cartwright’s Ranch Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce
This recipe is from the owner of Cartwright’s Ranch in Denton. He made this based on this Grandma’s recipe .. and it just may remind you of the version your Grandma used to make!