Texas Pecan Recipes (Revised)

"Texas Pecan Recipes (Revised)" by Texas Department of Agriculture is a collection of culinary recipes featuring pecans as a central ingredient, likely written in the late 20th century. This book showcases the versatility of Texas pecans, offering a variety of dishes ranging from appetizers and salads to main courses, desserts, and confections. The central topic revolves around celebrating and utilizing pecans in everyday cooking and baking. The content of the book is organized into sections, each presenting numerous recipes that highlight the use of Texas pecans. There are delightful appetizers like cheese logs and salmon logs, refreshing salads, hearty main dishes such as nut-stuffed meatloaf, and an impressive array of desserts and candies, including the classic Texas pecan pie and assorted cookies. Each recipe is straightforward, encouraging readers to incorporate pecans into their meals and emphasizing the importance of using locally sourced pecans for optimal flavor. Through this compilation, readers are not only given delicious options but also a sense of appreciation for Texas's pecan industry and its rich culinary heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is a state agency within the state of Texas, which is responsible for matters pertaining to agriculture, rural community affairs, and related matters. It is currently headed by Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, a Republican, who was reelected to a 3rd term in 2022.