Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bites
By Kelly Bogard
Did you know that the month of June is Dairy Month? No, really, a whole month set aside to honor and enjoy all things dairy. Cream, butter, milk…they all get their time in the spotlight.
So this week I decided to put a few of my favorite dairy products together to see what yumminess I could turn it into. I was able to get three of the main ingredients to be milk products. Then I added chocolate for good measure.
read moreApple Cider Floats
By Kelly Bogard
Here in Texas, fall can prove challenging in the kitchen. The erratic temperatures leave my inner cook totally confused. I keep a very close eye on the weather trying to figure out what meals will be right a few days at a time.
Snacks, however, are a completely different story. Being a Texas girl, I have a special place in my heart for Blue Bell Ice Cream. It doesn’t matter the flavor, as long as it has the gold lid. I even have a friend from Colorado who comes down every summer and eats it for every meal she possibly can. This week, I decided that putting a little bit of fall with one of my favorite treats was a great idea. A special thanks to my good friend Kristin for sharing this recipe with me. I promise I only made a few tweaks.
read moreCherry Limeade Ice Box Pie
By Kelly Bogard
I don’t know what the weather is like in your neck of the woods, but it is getting downright warm here in Waco. So warm that I’ve started thinking about all of my favorite summer treats—ice cream, limeade and pretty much anything that will cool me down in the Texas heat.
It’s not even June, and it sounds like I’m complaining about the heat. Trust me, I’m really not. It’s actually just an excuse to make all of those cold or frozen goodies that I can’t bring myself to make when it is cold outside. For instance, Cherry Limeade Ice Box Pie. I can’t possibly make that in the winter. Seriously, it screams summer.
read moreRio Star Grapefruit Pie
By Kelly Bogard
I’ve started receiving recipes from Texas Farm Bureau members and others who read our blog. I must say, you all are very creative!
Barbara Steidinger of Dripping Springs sent me the recipe for her Rio Star Grapefruit Pie, which I thought would be perfect for this week. You see, it’s all about grapefruit—specifically, Rio Red grapefruit grown right here in Texas! January is the height of harvest for this wonderful citrus beauty. It’s sweet, tart and has a rich coral color—hence the name. Barbara’s family grew grapefruit in the valley of Texas for more than 40 years, and she’s made this particular pie for several important people, including a few Texas governors when they were in office. And as a bonus, Monday is National Pie Day!
read moreApple Pie Bites
By Amanda Hill
On Tuesday, I shared tips for healthy Thanksgiving recipes that are full of flavor. In the post, I linked to recipes from a few of my favorite Texas foodies that provide tasty alternatives to traditional holiday dishes. Sometimes it’s better to bring something completely new than to modify a family favorite. (Some recipes just don’t taste the same with modifications.)
If your family likes apple pie, but you’re looking for a healthier (and quick) alternative, try these Apple Pie Bites. They take 15 minutes to prepare and each bite is less than 150 calories
, 7 grams of fat and only 3.5 grams of sugar.