Simply Splash on Flavor – Shrimp Orzo Salad
Oh, how I look forward to the bounty of seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables now available in the groceries and farmers’ markets this time of year! As author of the trim&TERRIFIC™ cookbook series, I am always looking for a low calorie, high flavor option to highlight the natural crisp freshness of vegetables. A simple splash [...]
Marinara Sauce-Easy and Diabetic Friendly
My daughter-in-law, Sana, mentioned the other day that she was craving a red sauce so she pulled out my trim&TERRIFIC Diabetic Cooking cookbook and made the Marinara Sauce. She served it over angel hair pasta and said it was the best marinara sauce she had ever had! She keeps telling me that Diabetic Cooking is [...]
Mac and Cheese-One Step and No Pot!
Mac and Cheese Mac and Cheese these days might be one of the most popular sides. When you go to a restaurant, there are all kinds of specialty dishes. I have the solution for you to make Mac and Cheese at home and you don’t have to even boil the pasta–talk about step-saving. No pots to [...]
Roasted Vegetable Primavera and Pasta-What a combination!
If you have never roasted vegetables before you are in for a treat. Not only do I consider roasting a time-saver, but also it intensifies the natural rich flavor of the veggies. I always line my baking sheet with foil for easy clean-up! Now, here’s my ultimate quick tip-just use frozen chunky vegetables so there’s no [...]
House Full of Food and Kids for Mardi Gras
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 time. Many had never even been to the South so of [...]
Chicken Orzo Salad
Chicken Orzo Salad from Holly Clegg’s trim&TERRIFIC Gulf Coast Favorites Makes 12 (1/2-cup) servings This is one of those main dish entree salads that I make on television for a mouth-watering enticing recipe or I prepare at home when I want a delicous easy to make salad…sometimes you want something hearty yet light and this [...]
