15 Recipes Inspired by Chip and Joanna Gaines' Restaurant (2024)

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15 Recipes Inspired by Chip and Joanna Gaines' Restaurant (1)Amanda TarltonUpdated: Feb. 13, 2024

    Everyone's favorite HGTV couple just opened a restaurant. But even if you don't live in Texas, you can still enjoy some of Chip and Joanna Gaines' favorite foods from their menu.

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    Thanks to Fixer Upper, we’ve all fallen in love with Chip and Joanna Gaines. It turns out the duo is good at more than renovating homes–they love to cook, too. The couple recently opened Magnolia Table, an amazing restaurant in Waco, Texas. Use our copycat recipes to create their classic Southern food in your kitchen!

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    Avocado Toast

    Chip actually hates this trendy toast! He even put a poll on the restaurant’s sign that said “Avocado toast? Honk once for yes, twice for no.” It’s on the Magnolia Table menu, so Joanna must’ve won out.

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    Southern Pimiento Cheese Spread

    A classic southern comfort food, this spread is used as an appetizer with crackers, corn chips or celery. It is also smeared between two slices of white bread for sandwiches and as a topping for hamburgers and hot dogs. —Eileen Balmer, South Bend, Indiana.

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    Mom's Buttermilk Biscuits

    These fluffy buttermilk biscuits are so tasty slathered with butter or used to mop up every last drop of gravy off your plate. I can still see Mom pulling these tender gems out of the oven. —Vera Reid, Laramie, Wyoming

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    Aunt Frances' Lemonade

    My sister and I spent a week each summer with our Aunt Frances, who always had this thirst-quenching lemonade in a stoneware crock in her refrigerator. It makes a refreshing drink after a hot day of running around. —Debbie Reinhart, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania

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    Apple Cider Doughnuts

    Apple doughnuts remind me of family trips to South Dakota. We’d stop at Wall Drug for a dozen or so before camping in the Badlands. Maple glaze was and still is my favorite. Share a batch with friends and family who appreciate a hot, fresh apple cider doughnut. —Melissa Hansen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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    Fluffy Scrambled Eggs

    When our son, Chris, wants something other than cold cereal in the morning, he whips up these eggs. Cheese and evaporated milk make them especially good. They're easy to make when you're camping, too. —Chris Pfleghaar, Elk River, Minnesota

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    Papa Burger

    When whipping up something for Father’s Day or the Fourth of July, I go big and tall with this fully loaded, juicy yumburger. —Chase Bailey, Costa Mesa, California

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    Bacon-Cheddar Deviled Eggs

    I created this recipe a few years ago when I was craving something different to do with hard-boiled eggs. Three of my favorite foods—bacon, eggs and cheese—come together in these deviled eggs. They're my go-to party snack. —Laura LeMay, Deerfield Beach, Florida

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    The Ultimate Grilled Cheese

    These gooey grilled cheese sandwiches taste great for lunch with sliced apples. And they're really fast to whip up, too. Here's how to make grilled cheese the right way. —Kathy Norris, Streator, Illinois

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    Loaded Tater Tots

    Playing with food is loads of fun when you have loaded Tater Tots. Let kids build their own for smiles all around. —Eleanor Mielke, Mitchell, South Dakota

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    Buttermilk Pancakes

    You just can't beat a basic buttermilk pancake for a down-home country breakfast. Paired with sausage and fresh fruit, these pancakes are just like the ones you get at Cracker Barrel. —Betty Abrey, Imperial, Saskatchewan

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    Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

    Lemon is Jo’s favorite flavor. Since she loves to bake, she incorporates the citrusy fruit in a lot of her goodies from Silos Baking Co., like lemon poppy seed bread that’s served as part of a fresh bread basket. You can easily follow in her footsteps!

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    The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie

    Everyone has a favorite type of chocolate chip cookie—a little crispy, a little chewy—but they all have to begin with a basic chocolate chip cookie recipe. This is the best place to start! —Megumi Garcia, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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    This is one of Joanna’s favorite foods–here are the others!

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    Dream Cupcakes

    My grandchildren absolutely love these cream-filled cupcakes, and I hope the chocolaty treats become a favorite in your home as well. —Dorothy Bahlmann, Clarksville, Iowa

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    Originally Published: June 19, 2019

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    Amanda Tarlton

    Amanda has more than a decade of media experience, specifically in product testing in the cooking and lifestyle space. As a freelancer for Taste of Home, Amanda writes mostly about foodie finds, home and lifestyle goods and cooking and baking utensils that make life easier (and more fun!). Outside of freelancing, Amanda is the executive editor of commerce at Field & Stream.

    When she's not working, Amanda is on the lookout for the best pizzas in town or testing out secret menu items at restaurants and coffee shops.

    15 Recipes Inspired by Chip and Joanna Gaines' Restaurant (2024)

    FAQs

    What happened to Chip and Joanna Gaines restaurant? ›

    The couple auctioned off the contents of the restaurant and donated the money to Mission Waco's Jubilee Food Market. Magnolia Table opened in 2018. I liked that the new restaurant paid homage to its history.

    How many recipes are in Magnolia Table? ›

    In Jo's newest cookbook, Magnolia Table, Volume 3, she shares a collection of 163 recipes that have one thing in common—they're made for savoring every step that brings us to the table.

    Does Chip Gaines still own a restaurant? ›

    They now own their Magnolia empire, which includes real estate, businesses, and a restaurant in Waco, Texas.

    Who owns Magnolia Table restaurant? ›

    Where Is Chip and Joanna Gaines' Restaurant Located? Magnolia Table is an eight-minute drive from the Silos, the downtown Waco, Texas, shopping complex home to Chip and Joanna's many businesses. The restaurant only serves breakfast and lunch and is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. from Monday to Saturday.

    Why was Chip and Joanna cancelled? ›

    The couple eventually announced in September 2017 that they were concluding the show after its fifth season the following April, sharing that they needed time to focus on their family. "[The children are] so young, and we want to give them the chance to have a normal childhood," said Joanna, 39, at the time.

    Did Chip and Joanna sell the Fixer Upper Castle? ›

    The Gaineses Decided Not to Sell

    In July 2023, Chip and Joanna announced that they planned to keep the castle for at least 6 more months. "Magnolia is pleased to share that the Historic Waco Castle is staying in the Magnolia family,” a statement from Magnolia read.

    What is the best time to go to Magnolia Table? ›

    BEST TIME TO VISIT

    Tuesday is the best day of the week to visit both the Silos and Magnolia Table. December is a fun time to visit to see all of the holiday installations, and it isn't super hot or crowded. Another good time to go is spring or during the Silobration, usually in the fall.

    How much did Magnolia Table cost? ›

    The project cost Chip and Jo a pretty penny.

    The Waco Tribune-Herald reported that renovations were estimated at about $2 million. That's even more than the $1.4 million Chip and Jo invested in Magnolia Market at the Silos.

    Where do they film Magnolia Table? ›

    If you're a fan of Magnolia Table or Joanna Gaines, then you'll want to check out Valley Mills, Texas. This small town is the filming location for the famous cooking show "Magnolia Table with Joanna Gaines" as senn on the Magnolia TV Network. Here are 15 fascinating things to do in Valley Mills.

    Are Chip and Joanna Gaines billionaires? ›

    The Gaines' have an estimated net worth of $50 million collectively.

    What does Chip Gaines do now? ›

    The Gaineses also helm the media brand Magnolia, which encompasses the Magnolia E-commerce site, the Hearth & Hand with Magnolia collection of home décor items for Target, the lifestyle magazine Magnolia Journal, the Magnolia Network television channel on which Fixer Upper and its spinoff series now air, the Magnolia ...

    How many acres does Chip Gaines own? ›

    You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Chip and Joanna's farmhouse sits on 40 acres, and while much of the land is dedicated to their farm (and 60 animals!), they also decided to have a quaint greenhouse and outdoor dining area.

    Where do Chip and Joanna live? ›

    Chip and Joanna Gaines live full-time in Waco, Texas, in 2023. The 1700-square-foot farmhouse they initially purchased in 2012 is perfect for the Fixer Upper couple and their five kids, as it sits on 40 acres of land.

    Who was Chip Gaines' first wife? ›

    Chip and Joanna Gaines married on May 31, 2003, and have since welcomed five children: Drake, Ella, Duke, Emmie and Crew. For much of their relationship, Joanna Gaines was an introvert while her husband had an outgoing personality — but lately, the pair tell TODAY.com, the roles have switched.

    What do Chip and Joanna own? ›

    The couple's local businesses include Magnolia Home, Magnolia Realty, and Magnolia Market, Magnolia Seed & Supply, and Silos Baking Co., The Little Shop on Bosque, Magnolia Press, Magnolia Seed + Supply, The Shops at the Silos, and several vacation rental properties.

    What happened to the elite Waco about? ›

    Elite Circle Grille closed its doors in February 2016, but was purchased several months later by Fixer Upper's Chip and Joanna Gaines. The couple auctioned off the contents of the restaurant to benefit Mission Waco's Jubilee Food Market, then began renovations.

    Did Chip and Joanna sell the Magnolia Network? ›

    Magnolia, the lifestyle brand home to a bunch of modern-farmhouse aesthetic content (and, okay, some non-Gaines shows too), is jointly owned by the couple and Discovery. This move comes as Discovery has officially acquired WarnerMedia, with Warner Bros.

    Are Chip and Joanna Gaines still working? ›

    If you're a fan of HGTV, you might remember when “Fixer Upper” home improvement stars Chip and Joanna Gaines parted ways with the network to begin chasing their own home improvement ventures. Now Chip and Joanna have a huge announcement to make. They're headed back to HGTV with a new spin-off series in tow.

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