Chocolate Pecan Pie with Honey Crunch Topping-My Favorite
The holidays in my house aren’t complete without a Pecan Pie on the menu. I have tried many recipes over the years but my favorite pie is the Chocolate Pecan Pie with the Honey Crunch Topping fro my Gulf Coast Favorites Cookbook. I made the pie the other day to shoot a photo, and honestly, I [...]
Taping commercial for Associated Food Stores
I can’t believe I was taping my tailgating commercial for Associated Food Stores at noon around the LSU lakes with no shade. I know I was glistening as I whipped up one of my favorite and most simple salsa recipes. Must be simple as I can make it in the 15 seconds I have for [...]
Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya: Associated Food Stores Weekly Recipe
I enjoy entertaining and jambalaya is the perfect one dish meal to feed a crowd. A Louisiana classic made with meat, rice and vegetables; jambalaya traditionally can take over an hour to prepare. However, this mouth-watering version is full of flavor, yet quick and easy to make in half the time! Use leftover cooked chicken or [...]
Shop local! With Holly and Shurfine/Shurfresh!!!
I am excited to be the spokesperson for the Shurfine/Shurfresh brand in the Associated Food Stores. I have tested recipes using their products with wonderful results. I felt this was a great partnership for me as I can guide people to buy afforadable groceries and shop local! Affordability continues to be a buzz word these days, and if [...]
Go Red Luncheon in Lafayette-with AHA
I always love being a part of the Go Red Luncheon so I was excited when they asked me to be the keynote speaker in Lafayette. I went early to give a short talk and demo for their “Circle of Red” patrons. Of course, I made my one and only, Eight Layered Greek Dip from [...]
Coconut Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa
I love anything with coconut but did you know coconut goes great with savory recipes as well as sweet? Coconut Shrimp has always been one of my favorites but on the forbidden list until I created my trim&TERRIFIC version which is oven baked! Best of all, basically this is a four ingredient recipe. Make sure [...]
Fried Turkey-A Louisiana Favorite-fat facts!
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 [...]
Good Morning Texas-Holiday Cooking
I always enjoy going to Dallas and being on Good Morning Texas. I knew Amy when she first started and now she does an incredible job. This is a fun show with lots of action. Thanks for letting me a part of Good Morning Texas all these years. I made holiday gifts with the Brown [...]
Costco Book Signing in Ft. Worth
Who would think a book signing could be so fun at Costco. Selling about 250 cookbooks was exciting but nothing was more fun and meaningful than meeting Donna and Mary who drove to Ft. Worth from Plano and Southlake. YEAH!! I have groupies or fans…more importantly, I have made a difference and have people enjoying [...]
Time-Saver Sweet Potato Recipes featuring Louisiana Yams: 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 [...]
