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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.

Candy Apple Cupcakes

By Kelly Bogard Do you have any special Halloween memories from growing up? For me, I'll always remember Trick-or-Treating at our neighbor's house down the street. He worked for Coca-Cola, and each year he gave us a full-sized candy bar and a can of Coke. It was way better than just a fun-sized piece of ordinary candy.  Another thing that [...]

October 28, 2011|Categories: Desserts, Holiday Treats, Recipes|Tags: , , |5 Comments

Creamy Pumpkin Trifle

By Kelly Bogard I have pumpkins on the brain. Lately everywhere I go, everything I do has something to do with pumpkins. Pumpkin patches are popping up all over the place, pumpkins on every porch—not to mention the fall festivals with, you guessed it, pumpkins.  This week I'm sharing one of my favorite no-bake recipes, Creamy [...]

October 14, 2011|Categories: Desserts, Holiday Treats, Recipes|Tags: , |1 Comment

Sweet Hawaiian Mini Burgers

By Kelly Bogard Earlier this week, you may have seen my blog about a common misconception about beef. It sure had people fired up! Beef is high in protein and has some unique qualities that make it a healthy choice, especially for families. Last Friday, I spent some time cooking with the Texas Beef Council and learning more about lean [...]

Beef is bad? I don’t think so!

By Kelly Bogard Too much red meat? Beef is bad? I’ve heard lots of rumblings lately about how beef is bad for you and that we should eat less meat by joining the “Meatless Mondays” movement. I just don’t understand how something so nutrient-rich and delicious can be so evil. Last week, I was invited to [...]

October 4, 2011|Categories: Beef, Healthy Eating|Tags: , , , , |9 Comments

Three Cheese Enchiladas

By Kelly Bogard Tex-Mex…most Texans have a special place in their heart for it. Salsa, guacamole, fajitas—yum! For as long as I can remember, Mexican food has been a regular part of my diet. Friday nights, my entire family (parents, siblings, husband, child, the occasional friend with nothing to do) gets together to share a [...]

September 30, 2011|Categories: Casseroles, Main Dishes, Meatless, Recipes|Tags: , |0 Comments