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 [...]
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 [...]
Mini Pizzas-Quick Summer Snack
Looking for a quick snack with simple ingredients that can be prepared in a snap! This was a recipe I created for Walmart, Mini Cheese Pizzas-a fun recipe that the kids can help, be creative and will love to eat! Mini Cheese Pizzas Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Meal Occasion: Lunch/Snack/Dinner Makes [...]
Cool Night in St. Louis: Soup is a Must
Even though it is the end of April, St. Louis still manages to find a way to bring in 40 degree weather! All I wanted for dinner was soup this weekend, so on Sunday I made Chicken Tortilla Soup. Since finals are approaching around the corner and my last days as a college student are numbered [...]
Mac and Cheese-One Step and No Pot!
Mac and Cheese Mac and Cheese these days might be one of the most popular sides. When you go to a restaurant, there are all kinds of specialty dishes. I have the solution for you to make Mac and Cheese at home and you don’t have to even boil the pasta–talk about step-saving. No pots to [...]
Pizza Rice-Who Turns Down Pizza?
Get creative with kids to entice them to the dinner table. Yes, four ingredients create this easy flavor packed dish that can be used as a vegetarian entree or super side. Pizza Rice is a great way to introduce your kids to brown rice, an easy way to boost your fiber. With all the characteristics of [...]
Louisiana Dirty Rice with Holly on Walmart
When it comes to some of our favorite classic Louisiana dishes, Dirty Rice is high on the list. This dish is a Louisiana tradition with a mixture of ground beef, seasonings and brown rice served as side or entrée. You can adjust the seasonings to your family’s palate. I had fun creating this budget friendly [...]
Wholesome Veggie Soup Webisode for Walmart
Looking for a quick, easy-to-make kid-friendly soup? When Walmart asked for easy, affordable, healthy and delcious, Wholesome Veggie Soup was my soup solution. Watch Holly prepare this fantastic easy and affordable Veggie Soup-perfect for a quick dinner Wholesome Veggie Soup Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Meal Occasion: Lunch/Dinner Makes 8 servings Makes eight [...]
House Full of Food and Kids for Mardi Gras
I am exhausted! I had 30 wonderful kids with me all weekend as we all went to Mardi Gras in New Orleans. My daughter, Haley, invited 30 of her friends from Wash U in St. Louis to come experience Mardi Gras for the first time. Many had never even been to the South so of [...]
