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Appetizers

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Baked Hush Puppies

By Kelly Bogard Summertime seems to be the season for fish frys. I think since the spring we have either been invited to or attended at least five. It is partly because the weather is perfect for fishing and also because the weather is right for cooking outside. I like fish ok, but what I'm [...]

July 20, 2012|Categories: Appetizers, Breads and Rolls, Recipes, Side Dishes|Tags: |2 Comments

Pineapple Party Sandwiches

By Kelly Bogard When I was growing up, my mom used to make the most amazing food for baby showers and bridal showers. I remember helping her prepare endless sandwiches, cookies and punch. There was one thing that she made that tasted just like what I thought summer must taste like—Pineapple Party Sandwiches. These creamy, [...]

July 6, 2012|Categories: Appetizers, Fruits, Recipes|Tags: |2 Comments

Corn Salsa

By Kelly Bogard Sometimes I have a craving for certain foods. Not crazy ones like when I was pregnant with Butters, but for things that are spicy or sweet. Usually the stuff that is really bad for me, but I eat it anyway because I have no will power. However, sometimes my cravings are good for [...]

June 1, 2012|Categories: Appetizers, Recipes|Tags: , , |0 Comments

Beef & Cheese Empanadas

By Kelly Bogard Here in Texas, we take a lot of pride in everything we do. From our families to our homes, the saying "everything is bigger in Texas" truly fits. I sometimes want to change one key word, though. Let's change the word "bigger" to "better." This is definitely what I think when it [...]

May 4, 2012|Categories: Appetizers, Beef, Beef, Holiday Treats, Main Dishes, Recipes|Tags: , , , , , |3 Comments

Bacon-Wrapped Apricots

By Amanda Hill Does this happen to anyone else? I love hosting friends for parties at our home and cooking up lots of food to serve our guests. But, inevitably, I always spend too much time in the kitchen and not enough time with my friends and family. What's the point? Sure, the table looks [...]

April 20, 2012|Categories: Appetizers, Recipes|Tags: |0 Comments