Holly's Kitchen

King Cake made with Crescent Rolls-MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE!!!!

February 15, 2012 · 6 Comments

Due to popular demand, here’s my requested easy king cake that people all over say they even PREFER to the bought ones!!!!! I am so excited to have created a SUPER SIMPLE KING CAKE RECIPE from my trim&TERRIFIC GULF COAST FAVORITES cookbook (this book includes all your Louisiana and southern favorites) for you to make wherever you live. In fact, I am bringing back this recipe due to popular demand as I have had people from New York to Colorado tell me this is their favorite recipe–even better than in the bakeries. Not sure about that, but this recipe is pantry-friendly and... [Read the full story]

Cancer

Cooking for Children with Cancer-St. Jude Walk

November 10, 2011 · Leave a Comment

I had the privilege of working with Jenee’ Bourgeois and her daughter, Anna James, who is having treatment at St. Jude. They approached me to create recipes that would entice children undergoing treatment to eat. There are foods that are better tolerated and ease the symptoms while under treatment, however, we do want the kids to eat for strength and their well-being too. If you aren’t familar with St Jude, it is a wonderful insititution that I feel fortunate to donate too. My book, Eating Well Through Cancer, includes some of the recipes I featured for the paper and then I... [Read the full story]

Diabetes

Quick Chicken Lasagna: No Time To Cook or Don’t Like To Cook

January 22, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Quick Chicken Lasagna It’s back to school season which means everyone is running in different directions and no one has time to put together a healthy, gourmet meal for the family. An easy answer to the problem, my Quick Chicken Lasagna. Throw together jarred pasta sauce, rotisserie chicken and no-boil noodles for a delicious, fast lasagna your entire family will love. A homemade lasagna doesn’t have to be time consuming or fattening when taking the trim&TERRIFIC route! Quick Chicken Lasagna from Holly Clegg’s trim&TERRIFIC Diabetic Cooking 1 rotisserie chicken, skin... [Read the full story]

Vegetarian

Favorite Appetizer: Eight Layered Greek Dip

February 15, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Eight Layered Greek Dip Company coming and need quick and inviting dip with effortless work?It’s important to make sure those close to you are offered some healthy treats in the mix of junk food. Dips are one easy area to trim the fat! Instead of Tex-Mex dip, why not try this produce heavy, flavorful Eight Layered Greek Dip. This is my go-to make-ahead recipe for an impressive knockout crowd-pleasing appetizer. Move over Mexican layered dip-this Mediterranean version is the best. I recommend serving with a variety of pita chips. . Eight Layered Greek Dip from Holly Clegg’s trim&TERRIFIC... [Read the full story]

Kids

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

February 1, 2012 · Leave a Comment

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 the Valentine’s Day theme with inexpensive decorations. We all had so much fun and here is a glimpse of our fun night! Strawberry Heart Cake from The New Holly Clegg Trim & TERRIFIC Cookbook This awesome cake is too good to save for only Valentine’s... [Read the full story]

Freezer

Speedy Chili – One-Dish Meal

January 3, 2012 · 2 Comments

My family loves to gather around the tv to watch football (especially if our Tigers are playing), and nothing beats a pot of simmering chili on the stove on a cold day in front of the television set. Why chili? Well, a pot of chili on the stove is self-serve so I can watch the football game, stretches to feed a crowd, and my easy recipe is a dump and stir quickie–no time consuming all day recipe! Actually, this has been my go to recipe for years from The New Holly Clegg trim&TERRIFIC Cookbook . I love to serve with bowls of condiments: chopped avocado, red onion and shredded reduced... [Read the full story]

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King Cake made with Crescent Rolls-MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE!!!!

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Favorite Appetizer: Eight Layered Greek Dip

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Lake Austin Spa – Holly Featured Chef for Culinary Experience with Holly: March 2012

Lake Austin Spa – The Culinary Experience: March 2012 From 03/11/2012 to 03/14/2012 Anyone interested in experiencing ‘The Culinary Experience’ at Lake Austin Spa 3/11-3/14 for Culinary Week with me?! I am the featured chef, and if you want in I have a group rate so email me asap at info@hollyclegg.com for...

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Superior Seafood-New Orleans Restaurant Favorite

I’m always ready to try a new restaurant, especially in New Orleans. Superior Seafood on St. Charles was fantastic, fun, and had a menu with great variety with wonderful food. In fact, my brother is coming in town, so we’re taking him to Superior Seafood too. Started with Le Grande Maison Platter-combination...

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