Elf Biscuits
By Kelly Bogard Little hands in the kitchen are always welcome in our house. From cooking to cleaning, I like to have the company and to teach my daughter how to prepare food and how to keep a kitchen. There are many things kids can learn from a kitchen that [...]
Shepherd’s Pie
By Kelly Bogard The hustle and bustle of the holidays sometimes gets to me. I love sitting down for family meals, but they seem few and far between right now. During a time when we're trying to fit in every fun activity and visit with neighbors and friends, it's tough [...]
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Mix
By Kelly Bogard There's just something about a nice warm cup of cocoa on a cold winter night. Rich and creamy chocolate warmed with sweet fluffy marshmallows is one of my favorite cold weather treats. It's also something I look forward to every year. This simple recipe serves as a [...]
Staff Picks: The Ultimate Turkey Sandwich
By Kelly Bogard Who doesn't love a good turkey sandwich? Okay, so there are a few of you out there who prefer ham. But the great thing is both will likely be readily available the day after Thanksgiving in a kitchen near you. And on those turkey or ham sandwiches [...]
Pumpkin Crumble
By Kelly Bogard Pumpkin is a quintessential part of any good Thanksgiving feast. From the very beginning, pumpkins and other gourds were a part of many meals. The pumpkin's ability to be used in both sweet and savory dishes makes it a fall favorite. Are you on the pumpkin bandwagon? [...]
Venison Stew
By Kelly Bogard Yea! The general deer season is finally upon us. It’s time to break out the camo and gear to harvest the meat that fills so many freezers each winter. It’s a good thing, too, because my freezer is almost bare. Venison is very similar to beef in [...]
Haystacks
By Kelly Bogard Calling all ghosts and goblins. It's time for Halloween and the sweet treats that come along with it. Since All Hallow's Eve falls on a Monday this year, there are plenty of events planned for this weekend. From costume contests to hayrides, there are all kinds of [...]
Roasted Quail
By Kelly Bogard Fall hunting season is underway in Texas. Dove, deer and quail are abundant this year. Making for an active hunting season for Texans who like the outdoors and a little adventure. Although quail season doesn’t get as much attention as the rest, it’s supposed to be a [...]
Spicy Corn Casserole
By Kelly Bogard Corn is a pretty big deal here in Texas. And now that harvest is almost complete, it's time to start thinking about what to do with this year's crop. There are two types of corn grown here. Field corn, which is used for animal feed. And sweet corn [...]
Baked Chicken
By Kelly Bogard A classic dinner recipe that never goes out of style? Baked chicken. Dress it up with sides like these green beans and potatoes. Or serve it as leftovers. Either way, the chicken is always the star of this home-cooked feast. And it's a perfect recipe for a beginner [...]
