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 [...]
Super Simple Salsa Video-Tailgating Tip with Associated Food Stores
Looking for easy and affordable tailgating recipes? Actually, this is one of my go-to recipes (and you know how I love avocado and opening jars) Check out my latest and greatest with Associated Food Stores…remember to shop local! Super Salsa Open up a few jars of pre-made salsa and add avocado for a fun, effortless dish. [...]
Southwestern Rice: Associated Food Stores Weekly Recipe
Southwestern Rice Between you and the kids’ schedules it can be hard to get everyone together for a meal. I can’t help run carpool, but I can give you an easy, healthy recipe to take the stress out of cooking and help you get a homemade meal on the table. My delicious recipe Southwestern Rice [...]
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 & [...]
Homemade Teacher’s Gifts: Quick Breads-Chocolate Zucchini, Butterscotch Banana Bread, Cranberry Yam
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 reserve a special place amongst the array of [...]
Five Ingredient Speedy Spinach Dip
If you’re having company or just need a quick dip–this fantastic Spinach Dip is made with only five pantry-friendly ingredients. Full of fiber, nutrients, and antioxidants, keep green foods such as spinach and broccoli on hand as they are easy to pump up the nutrition in meals. Spinach is a great addition to enchiladas, lasagna, or even for [...]
Shrimp and Cheese Grits for a House Full
This post was from awhile ago…but making for Christmas gang also! 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 [...]
Team Tyson-Grilled Chicken with Watermelon Salsa
I have teamed up with Tyson to develop recipes to make your life easier! These recipes use the Tyson® Grilled & Ready™ Chicken Breast Fillets which are delicious, and a healthy, lean protein you can feel good about serving to your family. I had fun devloping the recipes and wanted to share one with you. [...]
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 [...]
