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THANKSGIVING TURKEY RECIPE AND THANKSGIVING SIDE DISHES

A smoked ham on a pellet smoker with bright red sauce and rub all over it. Smoked Ham Rub Recipe
Turkey smoked on a pellet smoker on a white platter How To Smoke A Turkey On A Pellet Grill
turkey skin on compound butter, completed and crispy Compound Butter For Turkey (Turkey Paint)
homemade cajun turkey brine recipe in a large container Cajun Turkey Brine Recipe (For Ultra Juicy Cajun Turkey)
A hand drawing turkey injection into a syringe with a turkey in the background. Turkey Injection Recipe (An Easy Guide To Ultra Juicy Turkey)
Beautiful rubbed and smoked ham on the smoker in the sunlight. Smoked Ham Recipe With Heavenly Glaze
turkey in a brine of apple cider and fresh apples Smoked Turkey Brine Recipe
a platter of cajun deviled eggs - close up Cajun Deviled Eggs Recipe
A plate of juicy turkey and stuffing topped with gravy with a gravy boat. Crockpot Turkey and Stuffing Recipe
mashed purple sweet potato recipe on a white plate with honey butter drizzle Purple Sweet Potato Recipe
Texas Roadhouse Green beans and bacon in a saucepan with a spoon Ultimate Texas Roadhouse Green Beans Copycat Recipe
A bowl of southern potato salad Award-winning Southern Potato Salad Recipe
A hand grasping a crisp green apple topped with delicious desserts. Caramel Apple Nachos From A Caramel Apple Bar
A plate of chocolate chip cookies with peppermint for christmas cookie swaps and gift giving. Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
A plate of juicy turkey and stuffing topped with gravy with a gravy boat. Crockpot Turkey and Stuffing Recipe
A white vanilla bean cake with sprinkles on a cake stand. Bilbo’s 111th Birthday Hobbit Cake Recipe From Lord Of The Rings
A completed dragon egg hard boiled egg being peeled of the shell. Dragon Eggs Recipe
A white bowl of southern potato salad, a winner at the houston rodeo cooking competition Award-winning Southern Potato Salad Recipe
A close up of a chicken leg and gravy in a large roaster is a family favorite. Chicken and Gravy Recipe 
A pot full of shrimp and grits New Orleans Shrimp and Grits Recipe

TEXAS FAVORITES

2 inch filet mignons, grilled and on a holding plate with salt and pepper behind them. How Long to Grill 2 Inch Filet Mignon Perfect Everytime
brisket slices laying on butcher paper How Long To Cook A Brisket At 250
Smoked baked beans served up from a spoon out of an aluminum pan Award-Winning Smoked Baked Beans Recipe (with VIDEO)
A squeeze bottle of creamy jalapeno sauce standing in front of a plate of tacos. Creamy Jalapeno Sauce Recipe
A large bowl filled with chilaquiles, topped with crema and cilantro. Easy Chilaquiles Recipe
a casserole dish filled with beautiful white sour cream enchiladas topped with cheese Homemade Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Recipe
tex mex cheese enchiladas with chili gravy on a black plate Tex Mex Enchiladas Recipe (Cheese Enchiladas with Chili Gravy)
brisket queso in a cast iron skillet Texas Brisket Queso

BRISKET SCHOOL

brisket slices laying on butcher paper How Long To Cook A Brisket At 250
A board of sliced brisket with accompaniments How Long To Smoke a 15 Pound Brisket
Brisket Spray on a smoker Brisket Spray Recipe
Brisket on the barbecue smoker Award Winning Texas Brisket Rub (SECRET RECIPE WITH VIDEO)

ALL-TIME FAVORITES

Sliced chuck roast on butcher paper Ultra Juicy Smoked Beef Chuck Roast Recipe
Texas Twinkies with Barbecue Sauce -a barbecue appetizer Texas Twinkies Recipe
A bowl of Texas brisket chili Texas Brisket Chili Recipe
Torchy's Queso CopyCat in a beautiful bowl How To Make Torchy’s Queso Recipe
The Ultimate Texas Chicken Fried Steak With Gravy
A platter of steak street tacos ready to enjoy! Steak Street Tacos Recipe
Smoked queso dip in a disposable tin Smoked Queso Recipe
Texas Taco Soup arranged attractively on a kitchen table. Texas Taco Soup Recipe

Hi! I’m Sarah Penrod and I’m the founder here at Urban Cowgirl. After 12 years as a private chef to the biggest names in Texas, I turned in my knife roll for a laptop and camera and began a new mission– inspiring others that they can, in fact, cook like a chef.

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