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 [...]
Beat the Heat with Watermelon Slush
Down in south Louisiana the heat index has been 110 degrees! It has been so hot but nothing cools me off faster than a refreshing Watermelon Slush. Full of vitamins and nutrition – this easy and quick drink will be sure to cool you down while satisfying your sweet tooth. Kids will love to jump [...]
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 [...]
Summertime Shrimp
Shrimp are always a summer favorite here in the south – especially since they can be served chilled or heated. Right now it is more important than ever to support this Louisiana staple while we still can. Most of the shrimp sold in the US are Louisiana shrimp, but make sure of it before [...]
Shrimp Remoulade, Yam Trifle, Crab Dip-Easy Louisiana Recipes-Healthier for SELF Magazine
When I was asked to prepare healthy Louisiana food for an editor from SELF Magazine who was in town touring the area, I was so excited. Some people think eating healthy Louisiana food is an oxymoron but I have a whole book, Gulf Coast Favorites with trim&TERRIFIC Louisiana recipes. What to make???? I couldn’t decide so [...]
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 [...]
Pizza Rice-Who Turns Down Pizza?
Get creative with kids to entice them to the dinner table. Yes, four ingredients create this easy flavor packed dish that can be used as a vegetarian entree or super side. Pizza Rice is a great way to introduce your kids to brown rice, an easy way to boost your fiber. With all the characteristics of [...]
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 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 [...]
Home-Style Chicken – By Request!
I have been in Dallas, this week, at my daughter and son-in-law’s house helping out while my son-in-law had knee surgery. Everyone is so thoughtful and keeps bringing over sweet treats to enjoy. But of course I couldn’t resist cooking and testing lots of recipes from my new women’s lifestyle book coming out this fall [...]
