We recently had the "Biggest Loser" Run/Walk come to Panama City Beach to launch their national campaign. Because of my contributions to Julie Hadden's book, I was interviewed about healthy recipes. You can read the article here. Julie was the runner up for season 4 of the Biggest Loser and she wasn't as fond of cooking as I am. When I first had her family over for ...
Entrees
Pecan Crusted Pork Loin
With the holidays upon us, many who don't usually entertain are now gearing up for guests. This recipe is absolutely delicious and sure to please a crowd. Pork is a popular choice for feeding a crowd, often in the form of a ham. I prefer to serve loin or tenderloin because it is easier to carve and isn't so incredibly packed with sodium. Do read the packaging when you ...
Shrimp and Grits
Yes, I was raised in the South. Yes, grits were served at almost every major family breakfast. Yes, they were a favorite food staple of many of my family members. But, I have to be honest with you, I was NOT a fan of grits. Bland, sand-textured mush was not my idea of delicious...no matter how much butter you puddled on top. Occasionally I would find a bowl of the more gourmet ...
Turkey Tetrazzini- a leftover solution!
When I first met my husband, he was surviving on hamburger and pizza alone. I was surprised after we married to find that he actually had a cookbook that his mother had prepared for him before he moved off to college. This simple book contained the recipes for a handful of his favorite dishes and almost involved the instructions to "open a can". A lot has changed over the ...
Poisson a l’Indonesienne
( Indonesian Fish Casserole) When I traveled to France for the first time in my life a few weeks ago, I was completely amazed by how much seafood everyone ate! I love seafood. However, when the hostess at my bed and breakfast informed me that she planned to prepare an Indonesian fish casserole for dinner one night, I was not exactly excited by the sound of it. To my ...
