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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Head To Toe Event in Baton Rouge
Last year was the first “Head To Toe” Event and wow, was it a success!!! Once again, I am delighted and honored to serve as the Honorary Chairman for this fun day!! If you missed it last year, this is a special day to spend with your friend, mother or anyone. I am especially excited [...]
Planning your Easter Meal – Glazed Ham with Pecan Crust
Looking for the perfect menu to entertain guests this Easter? Holiday meals are known for their classic dishes and these have a delicious twist! Just wait until you taste this classic Glazed Ham with Pecan Crust – you don’t have to make an extra trip to the ham store. And of course with my sweet [...]
Crunchy Fish with Lemon Sauce and Panko Crust
I always love visiting my husband’s family for the holidays – especially because of all of the great food I know Holly will have waiting for us! One night she whipped up Crunchy Fish with this delicious Lemon Sauce from her latest book, Too Hot in the Kitchen. I had never heard of the Panko [...]
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 [...]
Too Hot Makes Favorite 2010 Cookbooks on Recipegirl.com List
Fun and informative, Too Hot makes another list and on one of my favorite blogs Recipegirl blog has great information, with recipes, tips and good scoop. I am flattered to be included. Too Hot is a little different than my other books. There are recipes on my website.
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 [...]
Crawfish Dip and Crawfish Pizza-Easy Louisiana Crawfish Recipes
Crawfish is indicative to Louisiana but now you can find crawfish all over, just make sure to look for Louisiana crawfish. I try to buy extra bags of the crawfish tails when they are in season, to have year round. This popular dip takes minutes to prepare and everyone LOVES it. And, if you have [...]
