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

The Texas cattle industry provides high-quality beef to consumers.

No more meat?

By Julie Tomascik What if we lived in a world without steaks, pork loin and chicken? Tender roasts, smoked ham and turkey legs? I'd be disappointed and hungry. That's for sure. But kids may not know these good-for-you, tasty proteins if a dietary advisory committee has their way. Every five years, the U.S. Department of [...]

Tastes of fall

By Kelly Bogard It’s finally starting to feel like fall, even if the leaves haven’t started changing colors. With fall weather comes football, crafts and good times with family and friends. And those good times are sure to be shared around a plate of delicious food. Embrace the cooler weather with some of our favorite savory [...]

Four-Cheese Lasagna

By Kelly Bogard Preparing for a family gathering can be a tough challenge. You set the date and time. You invite the guests. But what about the food? It has to look good, taste good and fill everyone's stomachs! Sounds like a job for lasagna. That means a plate smothered with an abundance of noodles, [...]

Got food choices?

By Julie Vrazel Walk into a grocery store and you’ll find yourself wandering through the maze of food choices. Bright, bold labels help guide you to your selection—natural, GMO-free, local, organic, gluten-free. The possibilities are endless. But what do you really know about those buzzwords and the food you’re buying? Well, the farmers and ranchers [...]

Slow Cooker Beef Tips

By Kelly Bogard Lately, more and more people have been asking where I get inspiration for the recipes you see each week on Texas Table Top. Sometimes, it's to go with a holiday, like this one. Other times, it's to go along with a “Meet a Farmer,” like this. And then, more frequently than not, it [...]