Figs and Pizza: Fig, Caramelized Onion, Proscuitto & Goat Cheese Pizza
Everyone seems to be asking me about figs-either someone is picking them or getting them fresh from a friend-so must be fig time. Figs are high in fiber and potassium. I love this pizza featuring figs as you savor sweet and salty in every bite with this wonderful ingredient combination. Fig, Caramelized Onion, Prosciutto & [...]
The Complete Idiot’s Guide To Easy Freezer Meals
Not often do I talk about another cookbook, especially since I have my Freezer Friendly cookbook, however, Complete Idiot’s Guide Easy Freezer Meals, is one I want to mention for several reasons. First, Cheri Sicard (the author) is the person that started fabulousfoods.com a great website that she later sold…so I know she knows about food, [...]
Five Ingredient Speedy Spinach Dip
If you’re having company or just need a quick dip–this fantastic Spinach Dip is made with only five pantry-friendly ingredients. 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 in meals. Spinach is a great addition to enchiladas, lasagna, or even for [...]
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 [...]
Shrimp and Cheese Grits for a House Full
This post was from awhile ago…but making for Christmas gang also! 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 [...]
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 [...]
My Favorite Crawfish Enchiladas Cooking Video
Crawfish Goes Southwestern: Freezer friendly recipe Also, Southwestern Guacamole From Holly Clegg’s trim& TERRIFIC Gulf Coast Favorites Cookbook-all Louisiana and southern recipes for everyday cooking.
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 [...]
Crispy Southwestern Lasagna: Make Ahead Recipes: Freeze and Please
What’s great about freezing is you can cook on your own time frame. When I was on the NBC Weekend Today show preparing a recipe for Crispy Southwestern Lasagna from my first trim& Terrific cookbook, the book soared to #4 on Amazon!!! My kids were finally impressed, but, I knew what was impressing everyone: freezing! [...]
