Affodable Homemade Teacher Gift: Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Chocolate Zucchini Bread from Holly Clegg’s trim&TERRIFIC Gulf Coast Favorites Want the perfect teacher’s gift while also saving a little money? Homemade gifts are just the ticket for your children’s teachers this time of year. Give the gift that keeps on giving, without blowing your budget – delicious treats with a trim and terrific twist! Homemade goodies [...]
Make-Ahead Brunch-Shrimp and Cheese Grits & Coffee Cake
When all my kids are in town or have friends in town with them, I turn to Shrimp and Cheese Grits for a one-dish breakfast. Everyone loves the recipe whether they are from the south or not. I like this recipe I can double it and it serves a crowd. Sometimes I add mushrooms and saute [...]
Planning your Easter Meal – Glazed Ham with Pecan Crust
Looking for the perfect menu to entertain guests this Easter? Holiday meals are known for their classic dishes and these have a delicious twist! Just wait until you taste this classic Glazed Ham with Pecan Crust – you don’t have to make an extra trip to the ham store. And there is no need to stress [...]
My Valentine’s Day Dinner 2011
For Valentine’s Day this year, I had a dinner party on Saturday night for 10 people. I don’t like forced holidays so on February 14th I will be home relaxing and not fighting crowds. I keep the decor simple but theme based with red everywhere and each of my guests was told to wear red! [...]
Time-Saver Louisiana Yam Recipes: Yam Cornbread Dressing and Yam Pecan Pie Cooking Video
These are time saver recipes combining favorite holiday recipes into one dish. Looking for a new twist to dressing…check out this easy combination of Louisiana yams and cornbread for the ultimate Yam Cornbread Dressing-diabetic friendly! Also, Yam Pecan Pie with Gingersnap Crust! Recipes from: Holly Clegg’s trim&Terrific Too Hot in the Kitchen: Secrets To Sizzle [...]
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 for Chicken and Sausage Gumbo in my Gulf Coast Favorites cookbook (focuses on southern and Louisiana recipes). If you are not in a region where seafood is plentiful, [...]
Fiesta Salsa
Looking for a an update to the same old salsa? So easy to throw together you will have everyone thinking you made a gourmet appetizer! Color equals nutrition and these blasts of colors create a favorite in my home. Taking only minutes to prepare, my family requests this salsa so often, and there’s never [...]
Fried Turkey-Louisiana Fat Facts plus Leftover Turkey Recipe
Here in Louisiana, we love our fried turkey and we always order one for the holidays (we don’t fry it ourselves). And, I use leftovers for gumbo and to make my fabulous salad from Too Hot in the Kitchen. I have always wondered if fried turkey was not as good for you so I was thrilled to discover these [...]
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 & [...]
Watermelon Salad-How to Pick Right Watermelon
Summer and fresh juicy watermelon go hand and hand. Watermelon are usually available from early May to September but they are at their peak from mid-to late June. I love to use watermelon in many of my recipes as it adds a sweet touch. My book, Too Hot in the Kitchen, has a Lovin’ No Oven Chapter [...]
