King Cake made with Crescent Rolls-MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE!!!!
Due to popular demand, here’s my requested easy king cake that people all over say they even PREFER to the bought ones!!!!! I am so excited to have created a SUPER SIMPLE KING CAKE RECIPE from my trim&TERRIFIC GULF COAST FAVORITES cookbook (this book includes all your Louisiana and southern favorites) for you to make [...]
Spinach Artichoke Dip-Quick Football Favorite Recipe
Spinach Artichoke Dip Solve your party food, appetizer, and finger food needs! My quick, popular version of Spinach Artichoke Dip includes creamy Brie and Parmesan. Really hard to beat, try it if you doubt me. If you’re feeling extra guilty after Thanksgiving, serve with pita chips or vegetables, like red pepper squares, cucumber rounds and [...]
New Year’s Day: Easy Cabbage Recipe-for good luck
Ever wondered why we are supposed to eat cabbage and black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day? There are many stories as to where this tradition originated but most end with cabbage representing green money and bringing prosperity and black-eyed peas bringing luck. My kids never liked cabbage so I had to sneak the cabbage into [...]
Asparagus Wraps
When making a delicious meal – especially when entertaining – I think the sides are just as important. Asparagus is plentiful and in season and the tasty Asparagus Wraps, from Too Hot in the Kitchen: Secrets to Sizzle At Any Age, are the perfect way to showcase their snappy flavor. Don’t be intimidated by the [...]
Yam Cornbread Stuffing: Associated Food Stores Weekly Recipe
Yam Cornbread Stuffing Everyone loves to splurge on calories during the holidays. However, why not sneak in some healthy options which taste as delicious as the decadent dishes. Stuffing is a staple on every Thanksgiving table, but it’s also a known culprit for being loaded with heavy fats. Why not try substituting in my easy, [...]
Chocolate Pecan Pie: Associated Food Stores Weekly Recipe
Chocolate Pecan Pie Thanksgiving is around the corner and I know it’s hard, but try to keep in mind healthy eating this holiday season. Why not sneak a few healthy recipes in where the family won’t be able to tell a difference because there’s no sacrifice in flavor! With rich pecan filling, hint of chocolate, [...]
Chocolate Pecan Pie with Honey Crunch Topping-My Favorite
The holidays in my house aren’t complete without a Pecan Pie on the menu. I have tried many recipes over the years but my favorite pie is the Chocolate Pecan Pie with the Honey Crunch Topping fro my Gulf Coast Favorites Cookbook. I made the pie the other day to shoot a photo, and honestly, I [...]
Healthy Halloween Recipes: Move Over Pumpkin
With 3 kids, I know the week before Halloween can be busy – finishing the perfect costume and all the Halloween parties – and of course they always signed me up for their class party snack duty! For a fun twist on one of my favorites, German Chocolate Cream Cheese Bars become festive when food [...]
Football Centerpiece for Tailgaiting or Home Entertaining
This is my favorite fun, festive and simple centerpiece for football season. Perfect for tailgaiting as it transports eaily. And, who doesn’t have a basket or a football hanging aroud the house? Pick up inexpensive mums and you don’t even have to repot them and use your favorite team’s pom poms. Arrange everything in the basket yoad [...]
