Cooking with Coffee in Meat Marinade
This past spring I gave a seminar with Matt Saurage of Community Coffee talking about using coffee in recipes. Of course, we know how to use coffee in sweets and treats as coffee really intensifies the chocolate flavor (which we all like). What people didn’t know is coffee also may be used in a marinade to tenderize [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Sodium solution-diabetic friendly recipes-Taco Rice Salad
When I am developing diabetic recipes, I would say my greatest challenge isn’t about fat or carbs, but sodium. When people have health issues and need to have a lower sodium diet, they are surprised when I steer them to my diabetic cookbook. In all my cookbooks, I include sodium in the nutritional information, however, [...]
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 [...]
Ready for the Easter Jam with Bunny Biscuits?
My friend Jill who I have known since she was the editor of Cooking Light Magazine is now the editor of the fabulous Relish magazine . She called me the other day to tell me they’re having this cool virtual celebration called the Easter Jam–you can go to this link, create a page then interact with [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Salmon Marsala
One of my favorite stops is always 9News at 4 in Denver. Salmon is quick cooking and a go to recipe for me. Everyone raves about this easy gourmet-on-the go recipe for Salmon Marsala. I keep a bottle of Holland House Marsala cooking wine in my pantry for a pantry-friendly wine–and I LOVE the flavor [...]
My friends at the YMCA
I go to the YMCA for my exercise classes but best of all, I make new friends that becomes a cult of its own! I have decided I am not an “optional” kind of person, and the only way I exercise is with classes. So, you will know, no aerobic classes–these are body conditionning, pilates [...]
