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

Chicken

Oven-Fried Chicken

By Kelly Bogard Here in Texas, we love a good fried meal, especially fried chicken. But the mess it makes can sometimes take the fun out of being in the kitchen. That’s why I’m sharing a secret—how to make crispy chicken in the oven! Without the mess! And it's a quicker, lighter version of the traditional [...]

Baked Chicken

By Kelly Bogard A classic dinner recipe that never goes out of style? Baked chicken. Dress it up with sides like these green beans and potatoes. Or serve it as leftovers. Either way, the chicken is always the star of this home-cooked feast. And it's a perfect recipe for a beginner cook. Or the busy cooks [...]

Chicken Taquitos

By Kelly Bogard In Texas, football is king. From Friday night lights to Saturday tailgates, it's hard not to get caught up in the gridiron. And last weekend started yet another season of the boys of fall. That football fever brings an appetite—for the players and the fans! Dips, chips and wings will do. But [...]

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

By Kelly Bogard I sometimes find it hard to balance work and home. As Butters gets older, it's even more challenging. Our days are busy. Dinner is essential. But sometimes it takes a while to prepare. My slow cooker is great for days like these. I just start it before leaving for work. And it is ready to [...]

Fried Chicken Sliders

By Kelly Bogard There's just something about fried chicken. It's good hot or cold. Crispy or moist. On or off the bone. To put it simply, it's downright tasty. But I've hesitated to make it. Growing up, I remember my mom making it. And how long it seemed to take to make it to the [...]