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Appetizers

//Appetizers

Deep-fried Turkey Bites

By Kelly Bogard The biggest food holiday of the year is almost here. My family consumes twice the amount of food on Thanksgiving Day than we normally eat. Turkey, ham, dressing and plenty of fresh veggies. There's always enough for a feast. But plenty of leftovers, too! The go-to at my house the day after is a [...]

Loaded Baked Potato Dip

By Kelly Bogard Cooler weather, falling leaves and lots of football. Autumn has arrived! Fall is football at our house. Every weekend. Some weeknights. Check our TV and it's game on. Even Butters is a big fan! Food and football go hand in hand. And since it's party time when we watch weekend games, I am [...]

Corn Fritters

By Kelly Bogard Drive through the country and you’ll see combines rolling through seas of gold. That can only mean one thing. It’s corn harvest time in Central Texas. It’s a busy season for farmers. And they’re working long hours. Prepping equipment early in the morning. Harvesting late into the night. And moving from field [...]

Bacon Jam

By Kelly Bogard Bacon. Over the past few years, it's become an all-out craze. And with everything from Chicken Fried Bacon to Bacon Wrapped Corn, it doesn't look like the sizzle will fade anytime soon. Then again, bacon is so good, why would you want it to? A fellow Farm Bureau foodie, Matt, asked me to make [...]

Seven Layer Dip

By Kelly Bogard Hooray for sunshine! Don’t get me wrong. We LOVE the rain here in Central Texas. But it can sure wreak havoc on the weekend plans. This weekend, in particular, there will be several celebrations for Cinco De Mayo. Snack foods are always at the center of any party I throw. Add a [...]