This is good stuff -- I promise.

Blue Bonnet's Fudge Pie
Blue Bonnet Cafe, Marble Falls

6 ounces butter, melted
3 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
1/2 cup flour
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt

Melt chocolate and butter together over low heat. Mix remaining ingredients in a separate bowl. Gradually pour in melted chocolate and butter while mixing. After mixture is well beaten, pour into an unbaked 9-inch pie shell. Bake at 325 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes.

Here's a recipe that'sone of my favorite (and easy!) specialties. It always gets a lot of raves at the table.

Chili Cheese Steaks

2 pounds round steak (or venison), cut 1-inch thick
3 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup or less shortening (I don't use any)
2 cups chopped onion
1 16-ounce can whole tomatoes
shredded cheddar cheese

In a skillet, brown meat in shortening or a little oil and place in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Brown onions in same pan until tender and stir in remaining ingredients except cheese. Pour over meat. Cover with foil. Bake 2 hours at 350 degrees. Or bake longer at a lower temperature. Sprinkle grated cheese on top and bake 5 minutes longer. Serve with white rice. Serves 4 to 6.

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This is from Andy's Diner in Fredericksburg.

Fresh German Fried Potatoes

 Bake one potato per person. Slice the potato in nice even slices, leaving the peel on. Grill the slices on a hot, flat-top grill or in a skillet in a little butter. When the potato slices are almost done (brown), add diced onions, red peppers, and bell peppers. Salt and pepper to taste.