A Southern Delight: BBQ Shrimp

  Since the end of college is approaching, all of my friends have been begging me to make them southern dishes.  Tonight, in honor of us all finishing our last classes, I decided I would make my southern favorite BBQ Shrimp.   And, my last class in college happened to be my swing and latin [...]

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 [...]

Louisiana Dirty Rice with Holly on Walmart

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 [...]

Missing the South – Crawfish Etouffee

After adjusting back into school after winter break, I realized how much I missed my southern foods!  Within one week I made Crawfish Etouffee and Chicken and Sausage Gumbo both from my mom’s Gulf Coast Favorites book.  All of my friends at school love southern cooking and hover around my kitchen when I am cooking. [...]

Holly’s Kitchen on “This Week in Louisiana Agriculture”

I always have so much fun filming my segment, ‘Holly’s Kitchen’ on “This Week in Louisiana Agriculture.” Louisiana has amazing fresh ingredients such as beef, rice, crawfish, and of course sweet potatoes! For March I showed how to make Steak Tacos with Cucumber Avocado Salsa with delicious Louisiana beef. Also, from my new cookbook out [...]

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 [...]

Best Beef Brisket

Ever needed a great dish to feed and please lots of people? Best Beef Brisket is a delicious make-ahead recipe that will win over men and women of all ages. And you will never believe how easy it is as all you do is season the meat, pop it in the oven, and forget about [...]

Best Brunch-Shrimp and Cheese Grits

When all my kids are in town or they 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 to make it because this recipe I can double and it serves a crowd.  I [...]

Best of Both! Yam Cornbread Stuffing

Christmas is not far away and I am starting to make my grocery list ahead of time. Traditionally families have cornbread dressing and sweet potato casserole, but I just cannot shy away from this Yam Cornbread Stuffing…why not have the best of both?! What could be better than naturally sweet yams and cornbread team up for a [...]

Holly’s trim&TERRIFIC Kitchen on This Week in Louisiana Agriculture

Watch Holly prepare Crawfish and Sweet Potato Bisque on her November cooking segment on This Week in Louisiana Agriculture.  Here is the recipe for Crawfish and Sweet Potato Bisque