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 [...]

Chicken and Dumplings

My husband loves to pitch in and help in the kitchen, but after he had knee surgery last week he has been faithfully recovering on the couch. My mom came in to help out last week, and by helping out, I mean testing loads of her new recipes on us – which of course were [...]

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo-with the secret to a healthy roux

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

St. Patrick’s Day Speedy Spinach Dip

Not only should you make sure to wear green on Saint Patrick’s Day (or watch out, you might get pinched!) But you should also make sure and eat your greens too! 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 [...]

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 [...]

Steal Your Heart for Valentine’s Day with this Strawberry Valentine’s Day Heart Cake

Are you making a special dinner for Valentine’s Day? Even if you are not, this fun playful cake will make your Sweetheart’s day extra sweet! Spouse, kids, friends, or coworkers – all ages will appreciate this delicious festive cake this Valentine’s Day.  Last year I had a Valentine’s party at my house…and really got into [...]

Who Dat and some good food!

Who Dat!!! Go Saints, it’s a black and gold Super Bowl!!! My husband and I had some friends over to watch the game last night and we used our new grill (a gift from Chad’s parent’s for our wedding anniversary). It’s the new infared kind, he couldn’t wait to use it and I must say [...]

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 [...]

Simple Snack Mix-Munchies & Homemade Gift

Looking for an inexpensive yet thoughtful gesture to give someone special or do you have the munchies?  This is one of those recipes that is so easy to whip up and half the price of the pre-made store mixes.  I often find myself craving the combination of this sweet and salty treat. Sometimes I use dried cranberries [...]

Simplify and Save on your holiday party: a dessert party

Inexpensive and time efficient, a holiday dessert party fits in with anyone’s busy December party plans.  Everyone always has time to make one more last stop for something sweet.  Serve a variety of desserts that would include pick ups, cold desserts such as trifles, and cakes.  Make ahead what you can as most brownies, bar [...]

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