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 [...]
Famous and Fun Fruit Dip-Perfect for Summer Fruit
[/youtube][ Looking for a way to take advantage of all the bountiful fresh fruit this time of year? When Walmart asked me to create an affordable, easy and healthy treat, this Fruit Dip was perfect. And, making it even more affordable, check out the Great Value brand at Walmart! Holly’s Famous Fruit Dip Prep Time: [...]
Easy White Chocolate Bundt-Need Quick Easy Cake?
This has been one of my most popular recipes. Every time I make it, I get asked for the recipe. So, I am delighted to share it with you using Great Value products from Walmart–with a few minor changes, it is also called the Yummy Yogurt Cake. When you are asked to bring a [...]
Planning your Easter Meal – Glazed Ham with Pecan Crust
Looking for the perfect menu to entertain guests this Easter? Holiday meals are known for their classic dishes and these have a delicious twist! Just wait until you taste this classic Glazed Ham with Pecan Crust – you don’t have to make an extra trip to the ham store. And of course with my sweet [...]
My Favorite Passover Strawberry Kugel Recipe
Passover has always been my children’s favorite holiday. We did our Seder southern style here in Baton Rouge with our dear famly friends, the Bombet family. Ronnie is known for his blackened redfish and wow did I look forward to it! I made a creamy spinach and Strawberry Kugel…of course, we always included the traditional Seder [...]
St. Patrick’s Day Speedy Spinach Dip
Not only should you make sure to wear green on Saint Patrick’s Day (or watch out, you might get pinched!) But you should also make sure and eat your greens too! Full of fiber, nutrients, and antioxidants, keep green foods such as spinach and broccoli on hand as they are easy to pump up the nutrition [...]
Easy Mardi Gras King Cake made with Crescent Rolls
I look forward to Mardi Gras every year, mainly because of the King Cakes…they are my favorite! The King Cake is a traditional dessert eaten during the Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) season. Often the cakes come with a baby hidden inside. According to tradition, whoever gets the piece of cake with the baby has to [...]
Mediterranean Layered Spread-Super Dip for Super Bowl
Whenever I have company, a metting or crave my favorite spread, I turn to this reicpe. When the people behind Jumpstart came to my house…of course, I whipped up this appetizer. I was delighted to be asked to support them–their goal is to label healthy food in the grocery stores and to have healthier meals in the schools. So, of [...]
Easy Red Velvet Cake – Make Valentine’s Day Special
Planning on making a special Valentine’s Day meal? Last year I had a few couple friends over for a red and pink themed dinner and it was so fun! Even if you have no plans for February 14th, make it fun for the whole family with this Easy Red Velvet Cake. Perfect this time of [...]
