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 [...]
Baby Shower
I had the pleasure of helping hosting such a sweet baby shower for Lee who is a dietitian who works with me. It was a great turnout with lots of baby blue gifts but most importantly lots of food! Most of the menu I prepared was from my new book, Too Hot in the Kitchen, out this [...]
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: [...]
Tiramisu Trifle-Coffee-Pampering all at Head 2 Toe Event
I am excited to be honorary chairman of our first Head 2 Toe event-The Ultimate Day Out for Women on Saturday, May 8th-tickets still available at www.inregister.com or at the door on Saturday. I am excited to be presenting a seminar on coffee and dessert pairing: The Dynamic Duo. Matt Saurage of Community Coffee Company will offer his words [...]
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 [...]
Easy Diabetic Friendly Dessert-Berry Tiramisu
Who would believe my diabetic book includes some of my favorite recipes, including dessert? With strawberries in season, put this simple sensation high on your list. This fabulous favorite stars berries layered with ladyfingers, raspberry preserves, and an orange cream cheese filling. Use your favorite seasonal berry combination and serve this gorgeous tiramisu in individual [...]
Holly’s Kitchen on “This Week in Louisiana Agriculture”
I always have so much fun filming my segment, ‘Holly’s Kitchen’ on “This Week in Louisiana Agriculture.” Louisiana has amazing fresh ingredients such as beef, rice, crawfish, and of course sweet potatoes! For March I showed how to make Steak Tacos with Cucumber Avocado Salsa with delicious Louisiana beef. Also, from my new cookbook out [...]
