Fish Tacos
By Kelly Bogard Fishing is a pretty big deal around these parts. And by parts, I pretty much mean the whole state of Texas. From fresh water rivers, lakes and coastal inlets, there's a ton of fishing that can happen in the warm summer months. It was during these hot [...]
Peach-Berry Smoothies
By Kelly Bogard Say goodbye to the mild summer days of June. July is here, and things are definitely heating up. Seems like I'm always working on a new way to beat the heat in the kitchen lately. And this week is no exception. This super quick recipe with fresh [...]
Barbecue Sauce
By Kelly Bogard Happy birthday, America! The Fourth of July holiday is almost here and celebration preparations are in full swing. Barbecue, all the trimmings, a good dessert. You name it, and it probably has a place on a Texas kitchen table. In the Lone Star State, we like our choices. [...]
Stuffed Bell Peppers
By Kelly Bogard Roadside stands and farmers markets are the place to be this time of year. The sights, sounds and people make for a fun trip. And the tasty fruits, vegetables and goodies are the perfect take-aways! There’s a lot to love about Texas. And our abundance of farmers [...]
Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
By Kelly Bogard They are leaders, protectors and our biggest fans. They encourage, teach, support and push us to be better. Do better. They are dads. A strong voice and a helping hand—that’s my dad and so many other dads out there. And their day of celebration is just around [...]
Warm Rice Salad
By Kelly Bogard From patties to flour, rice is a versatile ingredient. Nutritious? It sure is! A common staple in homes across Texas and the U.S., this carbohydrate is high in fiber and magnesium. And it’s good for heart health! Besides its health benefits, rice is an important crop for [...]
Chocolate Spice Ice Cream
By Kelly Bogard Tweaking recipes is something I do quite a bit. I start out with a recipe making it just as written the first time. This is so I am sure of what the final results will be. After that, I kind of go crazy. A dash of this [...]
Turkey Lettuce Wraps
By Kelly Bogard As school ends and summer begins, it's getting harder to find time to make big meals. Especially when you just want to be outside watching the kids play. It's the last weekend before most kids get out of school for the year. And, just like them, I can't [...]
Peach Compote
By Kelly Bogard Spring is in full swing with warmer days and stormier nights. Birds are singing and the days are starting to get longer. Roadside stands are popping up, and farmers markets are bustling with crowds. Fresh fruits and veggies fill each of them. Like peaches, plums and some berries [...]
Fiesta Chicken Salad
By Kelly Bogard Thanks to the crazy Texas weather over the past month, we've had quite a bit of rain. And the vegetation is really taking off in the central part of the state. Everything seems to be blooming all at once, making for some great colors and options at the grocery [...]
