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 [...]

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo-Secret to a Simple Healthy Roux

When you think of Louisiana cuisine, gumbo comes to mind.  My kids live in Dallas 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 my secret [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Chicken Orzo Salad

Chicken Orzo Salad from Holly Clegg’s trim&TERRIFIC Gulf Coast Favorites Makes 12 (1/2-cup) servings This is one of those main dish entree salads that I make on television for a mouth-watering enticing recipe or I prepare at home when I want a delicous easy to make salad…sometimes you want something hearty yet light and this [...]

Pecan Trout with Dijon Sauce

The fish can also be pan sauteed in a skillet, whichever you prefer.  The simple sauce and toasted pecans is prepared in a snap and elegant enough for company. Ingredients 6 (4-ounce) trout fillets Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs 1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon [...]