Recipes of great Texas foods.
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 [...]
Skinny Chicken Ziti
By Kelly Bogard Well, we made it to 2015! Last year was busy and slightly stressful for most. But we say that at the end of each year, right? I know I do. And at the beginning of each new one, I make resolutions–some that stick, others that don’t. My two main ones this year are to take [...]
Must-Have Hearty French Onion Soup
By Kelly Bogard You've heard me talk about how much I love getting fresh produce from our members. It's just one of the many ways I showcase Texas agriculture. And I love when members send me recipes to go with it. Several months ago, Jessica Domel introduced you to Bruce “Onion Man” Frasier, president of Dixondale [...]
Hard candy Christmas
By Julie Tomascik Hard candy—it’s the age-old sweet taste of Christmas. And one that’s steeped in tradition for my husband’s family. Every December, you’ll find them with gloves on, ready to make—and eat—hard candy. It’s a family legacy, started by “PawPaw” Vito Riola when he bought the candy-making shop in Cameron in 1930. Every year [...]
Candied Oranges
By Kelly Bogard The other day, Butters and I were talking about her Christmas stocking. As we placed it on the mantel, I told her about things I remember Santa leaving in mine. Instead of candy, we would get fruit and nuts, apples and oranges, along with still-in-the-shell walnuts, pecans and a hazelnut or two. [...]
