Green! St Patrick’s Day Frozen Pistachio Pie
One thing comes to mind when it comes to St. Patrick’s Day – Green! I love to serve green foods on the March 17th holiday, and the Frozen Pistachio Pie is a fun and delicious way to eat green! Decorating is a snap too – now that Mardi Gras has passed, just separate out all [...]
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 [...]
Mac and Cheese-One Step and No Pot!
Mac and Cheese Mac and Cheese these days might be one of the most popular sides. When you go to a restaurant, there are all kinds of specialty dishes. I have the solution for you to make Mac and Cheese at home and you don’t have to even boil the pasta–talk about step-saving. No pots to [...]
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 [...]
Famous and Fun Fruit Dip-Perfect for Summer Fruit
[/youtube][ Looking for a way to take advantage of all the bountiful fresh fruit this time of year? When Walmart asked me to create an affordable, easy and healthy treat, this Fruit Dip was perfect. And, making it even more affordable, check out the Great Value brand at Walmart! Holly’s Famous Fruit Dip Prep Time: [...]
Tiramisu Trifle-Coffee-Pampering all at Head 2 Toe Event
I am excited to be honorary chairman of our first Head 2 Toe event-The Ultimate Day Out for Women on Saturday, May 8th-tickets still available at www.inregister.com or at the door on Saturday. I am excited to be presenting a seminar on coffee and dessert pairing: The Dynamic Duo. Matt Saurage of Community Coffee Company will offer his words [...]
Tacos-Try my Taco Salad-My Family Favorite
When you say tacos, you have everyone’s attention, all ages! Go with a taco salad as this is a one-dish meal, and this entree salad is light, yet, satisfying enough to feed the hearty eater. What’s great about this recipe is you can also add your favorite veggies hanging around in the refrig-cooking is creative-so [...]
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 [...]
