Texas Table Top—Celebrating the foods, places and people of the Lone Star State.

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About Kelly Bogard

Food Editor Texas Farm Bureau I believe that happiness starts in the home. For my big Texas family it is in the kitchen. Join me as I cook my way through life one recipe at a time.

Vegetable Pie

By Kelly Bogard Have you been to the farmers market lately? Or even to the grocery store? I've been to both, and they're so bright and colorful with the fresh summer vegetables. Carrots, zucchini, eggplant, oh my! The flavors and the colors of this vegetable pie recipe taste like summer in a dish. And it's [...]

Red, White & Blue Icebox Cake

By Kelly Bogard Happy birthday, America! Okay, so I'm a few days early. But since the Fourth of July is in the middle of the week, I want to make sure I have everything ready for a big celebration. As we celebrate our nation's birthday, I hope you have a bounty to share with your [...]

Jalapeño Popper Cheesecake

By Kelly Bogard I don't know about you, but I'm a huge fan of cheesecake. I can't remember ever having one that I didn't like. And I can't think of a better time to make one either. Because it's National Dairy Month! From ice cream to grilled cheese, dairy lovers can rejoice that there's a [...]

Chimichurri Topped Skirt Steak

By Kelly Bogard What could be better for dear old dad on Father's Day than a nice, juicy steak? Not much, except a juicy steak drizzled with a zesty sauce. Skirt steak is reasonably priced. And, depending on the size, you can feed up to four people on one steak! Adding the sauce just brings [...]

Red Pepper Hummus

By Kelly Bogard As you know, Texas farmers grow quite a few fruits, vegetables and grains in our great state. I'm sure you can name quite a few of them, but there are a few that may surprise you, too. Like Chickpeas. Also known as garbanzo beans, they're grown in North Texas. Farmers grow olives [...]