Crisp Summer Salad
We had corn on the cob the other night with our dinner and had a few ears left over. The next day I was looking through the fridge to figure out what to make for lunch and I noticed some cucumber and tomatoes that my neighbor had given me from their garden. I decided that [...]
Melon Mania
This has got to be the best summertime treat ever! I decided to take advantage of the beautiful summer melons at my local produce stand and come up with the perfect complement to these hot days. This salad is down right full of flavor and color. I recommend eating it with the pecans because having [...]
Team Tyson
I have teamed up with Tyson to develop recipes to make your life easier! These recipes use the Tyson® Grilled & Ready™ Chicken Breast Fillets which are delicious, and a healthy, lean protein you can feel good about serving to your family. So far I have 4 recipes on the Tyson website, and I’m sure [...]
Figs and Pizza: Fig, Caramelized Onion, Proscuitto & Goat Cheese Pizza
Everyone seems to be asking me about figs-either someone is picking them or getting them fresh from a friend-so must be fig time. Figs are high in fiber and potassium. I love this pizza featuring figs as you savor sweet and salty in every bite with this wonderful ingredient combination. Fig, Caramelized Onion, Prosciutto & [...]
Simply Splash on Flavor – Shrimp Orzo Salad
Oh, how I look forward to the bounty of seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables now available in the groceries and farmers’ markets this time of year! As author of the trim&TERRIFIC™ cookbook series, I am always looking for a low calorie, high flavor option to highlight the natural crisp freshness of vegetables. A simple splash [...]
Simple Summer Solutions
Summertime entertaining should be easy and fun. And it can be — with some simple solutions and fresh recipes. Holly Clegg, the “Queen of Quick,” is a best-selling cookbook author who knows how to keep things sweet and simple. She’s teamed up with the American Chemistry Council’s Plastics Make it Possible(SM) campaign to offer helpful [...]
One Giant Burger!
My friend called the other day and said she was making a cake for her 6-year-old nephew’s birthday party. She was stumped on what kind of cake to make because she needed something fairly easy that wasn’t loaded in icing, and would WOW children and adults. I sent her my Burger Cake recipe because I [...]
Fourth of July Favorites
Fourth of July is right around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about those fabulous dishes you are going to bring to all of those fun parties. From my Gulf Coast Favorites cookbook, the Glazed Fresh Strawberry Pizza Pie is a beautiful dessert that will not only be a showstopper, but it will [...]
Beat the Heat with Watermelon Slush
Down in south Louisiana the heat index has been 110 degrees! It has been so hot but nothing cools me off faster than a refreshing Watermelon Slush. Full of vitamins and nutrition – this easy and quick drink will be sure to cool you down while satisfying your sweet tooth. Kids will love to jump [...]
Grilled Chicken Recipes in Minutes
With Americans spending almost an hour a day on food preparation and clean up , Tyson Foods and culinary expert Holly Clegg have teamed up to help moms spring ahead on meal preparation with time-saving tips and recipe-ready ingredients, like Tyson® Grilled & Ready™ Whole Breast Fillets. “With my family’s busy [...]
