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1 (18.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix

1 (4-serving) box instant white chocolate pudding and pie filling

1 cup fat-free sour cream

1/4 cup canola oil

2/3 cup fat-free milk

1 egg

3 egg whites

1/2 cup white chocolate chips

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar

1/4 cup skim milk

1 tablespoon almond extract

1. Preheat oven 350° F. Coat 10-inch nonstick Bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray.

2. In mixing bowl, combine cake mix, pudding, sour cream, oil, milk, egg, egg whites, mixing until well mixed. Stir in white chocolate chips and pecans.

3. Pour in Bundt pan and bake 40-50 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.

4. In small bowl, mix confectioners’ sugar, milk almond extract; set aside.

5. Cool cake on rack 10 minutes before inverting on serving plate. Drizzle glaze over warm cake.

To Prepare and Eat Now: Slice and serve.

To Freeze: Cool to room temperature, wrap, label and freeze. Recommended freezing time: up to 4-6 months.

To Serve: Defrost, slice and serve.

Note: Different shaped Bundt pans allow for fun types of cakes.

Nutritional information per serving: Calories 318, Protein 4 g, Total Carbohydrate 51 g, Total Fat 11 g, Calories from Fat 31%, Saturated Fat 3 g, Dietary Fiber 0 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 338 mg, Diabetic Exchanges: 3.5 other carbohydrate, 2 fat

Easy White Chocolate Bundt-Need Quick Easy Cake?

Looking for a real family-kid pleaser recipe-this was my “go-to” recipe when I needed a quick nightly dinner or my kids volunteered me to cook for a prom, home-coming or a dinner at our house.  Simple, and unassuming, yet has a gourmet appeal enticing all ages.  I always make rice for the sauce and broccoli (what kid doesn’t like broccoli) so my plate has color.  When Walmart asked for an Easy Chicken recipe featuring their Great Value brand, I knew exactly what to make.  It is affordable, easy and healthy, and best of all quick to make!  Impress tonight with Easy Chicken!

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Holly’s Easy Chicken 
When I was testing recipes my family made me promise to repeat this dish often. The simplicity of the dish is very appealing.

Makes 8 servings

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup canned fat-free chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

1. Dust chicken breasts with flour, salt and pepper.
2. In large nonstick skillet, heat olive oil and cook chicken about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and almost done.
3.  Mix together chicken broth and cornstarch; add to skillet. Reduce heat, cover, and continue cooking, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally or until chicken is done.  Add lemon juice. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Easy Everyday Chicken-Quick Dinner

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 recipe using the Great Value brand for Walmart.  Look for leaner cuts of meat ending in loin or round-ground sirloin!

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Louisiana Dirty Rice

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes (brown rice takes about an hour to cook)

Makes 4-6 servings

Serving size 1 cup
Cost Per Serving: less than $2

1 pound ground sirloin
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon of Great Value minced garlic
1 tablespoon Great Value Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon Great Value pepper
1 cup uncooked Great Value brown rice
1 3/4 cups Great Value beef broth

In large nonstick skillet, cook beef, garlic, celery, onion, and green pepper over medium heat until meat is done and vegetables are tender.
Add Worcestershire sauce and pepper, stirring well. Add broth and rice, mixing well. Bring to boil; reduce heat, cover, and cook about an hour or until rice is done.

Louisiana Dirty Rice with Holly on 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.

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Wholesome Veggie Soup

 Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Meal Occasion: Lunch/Dinner

Makes 8 servings   Makes eight (1-cup) servings

Serving size one cup or I would say 1 cup

Cost Per Serving: less than $1

 Ingredients:

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Great Value minced garlic
• 1 (15-ounce) can Great Value tomato sauce
• 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can Great Value diced tomatoes
• 4 cups Great Value chicken broth
• Great Value salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon Great Value Worcestershire sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 (16-ounce) package Great Value mixed frozen vegetables   (I used mixed vegetables, not stir-fry)
• 1/3 cup Great Value long grain rice, uncooked

 Instructions:

1. In large pot coated with Great Value nonstick cooking spray, cook onion, and garlic, 5–7 minutes.
2. Add tomato sauce, tomatoes, broth, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, and vegetables. Bring to boil.  Add rice and reduce heat.
3. Continue cooking over medium heat until rice is done, about 15-20 minutes. Add more water if too thick.

 Tips:

• Frozen vegetables give you vegetable variety without chopping.
• For a heartier version, add lean ground beef and call Burger Soup-kid’s love it.

Wholesome Veggie Soup Webisode for Walmart

Quick Chicken Lasagna

Roasted Vegetable With Splash of Flavor

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

What to Do with Leftovers-Make 2010 a healthier year!