Recipes of great Texas foods.
The science of food
By Amanda Hill Science is an amazing thing. Think about some of the advancements we’ve made in the past 100 years: new medicines have advanced the average lifespan from 49.2 years at the turn of the century to 77.5 years in 2003; cars don’t just take us from point A to point B, but they [...]
Chicken Cordon Bleu
By Kelly Bogard Your Thanksgiving guests are still at your house, and everyone's tired of turkey leftovers. What are you going to do? My mom is the hostess supreme, and I've never seen her crack under pressure when it comes to what to serve. Years ago, she taught me how to make Chicken Cordon Bleu. [...]
Party Potatoes
By Kelly Bogard The holidays are coming! The holidays are coming! Do you know what you are going to cook? Earlier this week I found out I'll be hosting 31 family members and friends on Thanksgiving. This means the following: there will be two turkeys, one ham, four pans of dressing, at least two green [...]
Apple 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 [...]
Easy swaps for a healthy Thanksgiving
By Amanda Hill Thanksgiving represents just how blessed we are here in the United States. Think about it. We all—regardless of religious, political or fiscal beliefs—stop everything for one day to gather with family and friends to enjoy a meal together, laugh and watch football. (This is Texas, y’all.) It’s one of my favorite holidays. [...]