ADA Diabetic Chicken Throwdown
I am always thrilled when my diabetic cookbook is selected by the ADA. You will enjoy all the chicken recipes featured in the ADA Chef’s Chicken Throwdown. I selected a Chicken Pot Pie-the ultimate comfort food! You can find all the recipes from the chefs on their site but I wanted to give you my [...]
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo-Secret to a Simple Healthy Roux
When you think of Louisiana cuisine, gumbo comes to mind. My kids live in Dallas and New York but rely on my easy recipe for this Louisiana favorite. If you are not in a region where seafood is plentiful, this version is the answer. The secret to a good gumbo is the roux, and my secret [...]
Time Saving Tips For Meals In Minutes
While many moms enjoy creating quality, home-cooked meals for their families, they often seek new ways to fit cooking into their busy schedules. As a cookbook author and working mom, Holly Clegg understands the importance of smart solutions that allow moms to be more time-savvy, making time spent in the kitchen more efficient and enjoyable. [...]
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 [...]
Missing the South – Crawfish Etouffee
After adjusting back into school after winter break, I realized how much I missed my southern foods! Within one week I made Crawfish Etouffee and Chicken and Sausage Gumbo both from my mom’s Gulf Coast Favorites book. All of my friends at school love southern cooking and hover around my kitchen when I am cooking. [...]
Chicken and Dumplings
My husband loves to pitch in and help in the kitchen, but after he had knee surgery last week he has been faithfully recovering on the couch. My mom came in to help out last week, and by helping out, I mean testing loads of her new recipes on us – which of course were [...]
What to Do with Leftovers-Make 2010 a healthier year!
Have extra turkey, chicken and veggies! Here’s a solution on turn leftovers into another meal. Watch Holly show you tips to eat healthier and some of her favorite leftover recipes. Start New Year Off trim&TERRIFIC
Southwestern Chicken and Black Bean Salad with Citrus Vinagrette-Go Red For Women Luncheon
When I was asked to be co-chairman of the Go Red For Women Luncheon with the American Heart Association in Baton Rouge, I immediately agreed. The purpose of this event is to encourage local women to take charge of their heart health as a top priority, after all, as women, we seem to be the [...]
