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

Side Dishes

//Side Dishes

Perfect compliments to any meal

Scalloped Potatoes

By Kelly Bogard Which vegetable goes with just about everything? Hint. It grows in the ground and not on a stalk or vine. Half of you probably went with an onion. But I'm going with potatoes. They are just so versatile. They are a great accompaniment to almost every meal and can even be a stand-alone [...]

Artisan Bread

By Kelly Bogard Essential for sandwiches. Crunch for salads. Something to sop up that last bite of stew. Bread is good with any meal. And contrary to popular belief, it is fairly easy to make. Bread is all about the love you put into it. It is a test in patience and accuracy. Measurements are [...]

Back to Basics: Pan Gravy

By Kelly Bogard Gravy. Warm and flavorful. It makes potatoes, rice and biscuits shine. Good at any meal for so many reasons. Quick and easy. And it makes everything taste better! Remember when your mom or grandma kept a can of fat sitting on the back of the stove? I do. My mom used bacon grease in all [...]

Corn Fritters

By Kelly Bogard Drive through the country and you’ll see combines rolling through seas of gold. That can only mean one thing. It’s corn harvest time in Central Texas. It’s a busy season for farmers. And they’re working long hours. Prepping equipment early in the morning. Harvesting late into the night. And moving from field [...]

Creamy Cucumber Salad

By Kelly Bogard Tangy, yet sweet, aromas fill the air. Colorful fruits and veggies cover the farm stands. And bustling customers chat with one another and with farmers. It’s a social event. One that’s celebrated every year during National Farmers Market Week. You’ve heard me tout my love for farmers markets before. There’s just something [...]