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 & [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Chicken Lettuce Wraps-My Favorite Diabetes Alert Day Recipe
Did you know that 7% of our population has diabetes and 6.2 million people are unaware they have the disease? Type 2 diabetes can be controlled by weight and exercise, so why is it so hard to do–because we LOVE TO EAT! Good thing is, I do too and have an appreciation of food. My [...]
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo-with the secret to a healthy roux
When you think of Louisiana cuisine, gumbo comes to mind. My kids live in Dallas, St. Louis 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 [...]
St. Patrick’s Day Speedy Spinach Dip
Not only should you make sure to wear green on Saint Patrick’s Day (or watch out, you might get pinched!) But you should also make sure and eat your greens too! 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 [...]
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! [...]
Working with Walmart-the BEST CAKE!!
I am so excited to partner with Walmart to create easy, healthy, and affordable meals – all with one-stop shopping! Today I am an official cover girl (hahaha)featured on the www.walmart.com homepage. I use Walmart’s Great Value brand with all my testing and have been impressed with the quality of the ingredients and the selection. I [...]
