Spicy Honey Chicken and Broccoli

Spicy Honey Chicken  and Broccoli

3 tablespoons oil 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 pound broccoli florets 1 (6-ounce) jar chili onion crisp 1/4 cup honey Kosher salt and pepper Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium high heat until hot. Add onion and stir-fry until soft, […]

Generally high expectations from Cowboys’ GM

Generally high expectations from Cowboys’ GM

By David Mullen When the Super Bowl XXX Champion Dallas Cowboys walked off the Sun Devil Stadium turf in Tempe, Ariz. on January 28, 1996, players included Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, Michael Irvin, Larry Allen, Charles Haley and Deion Sanders. The team owner and GM was Jerry Jones.  When a team is crowned champion in […]

Roasted Eggplant with Tomatoes and Goat Cheese

Roasted Eggplant with Tomatoes and Goat Cheese

1 eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch slices. 1/4 cup olive oil, divided 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 red onion, diced 4 ounces crumbled goat or feta cheese 2 tablespoons thinly sliced basil leaves 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper Heat oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Brush parchment generously with oil. […]

Special days set aside

Special days set aside

For the fifth year, the State Fair of Texas is offering Sensory-Friendly Mornings at the Fair every Wednesday of the 24-day event. The Fair collaborated with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards and other local organizations to come up with ways to make Sensory-Friendly Mornings at the Fair beneficial and fun for […]

Learn the dos and don’ts of children, pets

Learn the dos and don’ts of children, pets

By Dr. Beth Leermakers “Teach your children well.” This song title applies to teaching kids how to interact safely and respectfully with pets. I cringe when I see those “cute” photos of toddlers lying on top of the family dog. There’s nothing cute about that scenario. Even the best-mannered, most tolerant dog may eventually say […]

Thai Beef Salad

Thai Beef Salad

Marinade: 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves and stems 8 garlic cloves 1/2 serrano pepper, seeded 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 2 limes) 1/2 cup oil, plus more for cooking steak 1 pound sirloin steak Dressing:  1/4 cup fish sauce 1/4 cup lime juice (about 4 limes) 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves […]

Marathon second to life achievement

Marathon second to life achievement

By David Mullen In a few months, Michael Tew will be running in his first full marathon with a transformed mental outlook. But physically, he is half the man he used to be. Tew had bariatric surgery and took up running after his body reached epic proportions. Once weighing more than 400 pounds, he is […]

Roasted Baby Corn with Gochujang

Roasted Baby Corn  with Gochujang

12 ounces baby corn 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste) 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 4 green onions, thinly sliced Heat oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. In a bowl, toss corn with […]

College fans victimized by greedy conferences

College fans victimized by greedy conferences

By David Mullen “Sometimes, when the team is up against it — and the breaks are beating the boys — tell them to go out there with all they got and win just one for the … best national TV contract.” — excerpt from the famous Knute Rockne 1928 “Win One for the Gipper” speech, […]

Día de Muertos exhibit to feature love letters

Día de Muertos exhibit to feature love letters

The Bath House Cultural Center is seeking entries for its 37th annual Day of the Dead exhibition. For 2023, the show is titled Día de Muertos: A Love Letter for the Departed. The exhibition will include art in a variety of media and altar installations by local, regional and national artists. The tradition of the […]

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