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Kid friendly breakfast recipes include one of my most popular recipes for years!  My youngest daughter makes these cinnamon rolls with biscuits for the perfect back to school breakfast. Her friends always want the easy cinnamon rolls recipe. Who doesn’t like cinnamon rolls? This is a simple cinnamon roll recipe that you really can whip up in minutes.  Best of all, this Surprise Sweet Rolls from KITCHEN 101 cookbook are made with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.  I like to keep these simple 5 ingredients for a fun breakfast any day. The kids will also have fun making them too which keeps you out for the kitchen!

[image error] Back to School Breakfast Easy Cinnamon Rolls These are one of my favorite kid friendly breakfast recipes. Easy Cinnamon Rolls recipe is made with 5 fast ingredients and starts with a can of biscuits.  Perfect for a back to school breakfast to start the day off right! Be sure to keep these ingredients in your house.  Another great time to make delicious cinnamon rolls with biscuits is when your kids have a sleepover. You will become the most popular parent I promise!
Servings10 rolls Ingredients 1 can refrigerated biscuits or whole wheat biscuits10-biscuit 2tablespoons butter 1tablespoon sugar 1teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4cup chopped pecansoptional Instructions Preheat oven 425°F. Coat 15x10x1-inch baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Flatten each biscuit with your hand or rolling pin. Spread each biscuit with butter. In small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon together. Sprinkle cinnamon mixture on top of butter; sprinkle with pecans, if desired. Roll up each biscuit like a cigar and form a circle by putting the ends together. Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Recipe Notes

Per Serving: Calories 76, Calories from Fat 35%, Fat 3g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 6mg, Sodium 210mg, Carbohydrates 11g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Total Sugars 3g, Protein 1g,

Dietary Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat

Terrific Tip: These are freezer-friendly so keep in freezer to have to pop out for a quick snack. Nutrition Nugget: Light, low-fat meals, especially breakfast foods seem to be the best tolerated of all foods while you are having chemotherapy.

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KITCHEN 101 cookbook is my go-to cookbook for all things simplified! When I want to save a step and get a healthy back to school breakfast on the table fast this is the book I reach for. It is full of ways of how to make cooking easier. Sometimes, you just get in a cooking rut and need some quick ideas so try these cinnamon rolls with biscuits!

Find more fun kid friendly breakfast recipes like my popular Bunny Biscuits  on my healthy cooking blog! Don’t save them only for Easter because they are so good to eat year round!

Get Creative with Cinnamon Rolls with Biscuits

You might have an easy cinnamon rolls recipe but I like these cinnamon rolls with biscuits.  First, you can be creative with the recipe and add nuts, dried fruit or whatever extra ingredients you like.  Also, believe it or not, this is a diabetic recipe.  In KITCHEN 101, all recipes have nutritional information and I have a “D” to highlight all diabetic recipes.  There are different size biscuit cans but the analysis is based on the 10-count can of biscuits.  Also, look for whole wheat biscuits to use.

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Here in south Louisiana, we can’t wait until king cake season as I call it, but better known as Mardi Gras season to everyone else. What is a king cake?  This New Orleans delicious colorful specialty is a cross between a cinnamon coffee cake and French pastry. Did you know there is a king cake tradition?  I am obsessed with my Mardi Gras king cake recipe from my easy Louisiana cookbook. You may ship king cakes all over the county but with my simple king cake recipe, with king cake with crescent rolls  you can make it wherever you live.  Here’s the Mardi Gras king cake history.  Nowadays, this regional party is found throughout the United States with parades, beads and the full carnival celebration.  Actually, the New Orleans king cake tradition dates back a long time ago.

Mardi Gras King Cake History Is Time Honored Religious Tradition

You might have heard about the king cake tradition but here’s the Mardi Gras king cake story. The time-honored tradition began when people celebrated the arrival of the Three Kings, who brought gifts to baby Jesus on the Twelfth Night (the end of Christmas and the beginning of Epiphany). King Cake season officially starts on January 6th known as King’s Day or Twelfth Nigh (January 6) and goes through Fat Tuesday which is Mardi Gras Day to honor the three kings.   Along with giving special gifts to children, the custom turned into eating a special kind of cake for celebration which originally was a simple ring of dough. Now my popular easy king cake with crescent rolls is made throughout the season in homes all over the United States.

Here’s How You Make My Super King Cake with Crescent Rolls

The traditional king cake is somewhere between a coffee cake and brioche but my king cake recipe with reduced crescent rolls is simple to whip up wherever you live. Here’s all it looks to give you an idea and I will also put my video at the bottom.  I make it with my grandkids all the time so if they can do it you can too!

King Cake with Cream Cheese Cinnamon Filling Halloween use orange & black, Thanksgiving use autumn colors, Christmas use holiday colors, Valentine’s Day go pink, St. Paddy’s Day go green and Easter’s pastel colors for your icing instead of Mardi Gras colors.
Servings16 servings Ingredients 2(8-ounce) cans reduced-fat crescent rolls 4ounces reduced-fat cream cheese 2tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 1teaspoon vanilla extract 2tablespoons butter 1/3cup light brown sugar 1tablespoon ground cinnamon Instructions Preheat oven 350°F. Coat 10-inch round pizza pan with nonstick cooking spray.
 Separate crescent rolls at perforations, into 16 slices. Place slices around prepared pan with points in center. About halfway down from points, press seams together.
 In mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla until creamy. Spread on dough in center where seams have been pressed together.
 In another small bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon with fork until crumbly. Sprinkle over cream cheese. Fold dough points over filling, then fold bottom of triangle over points forming a circular roll like a king cake.
 Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly, drizzle with colored Mardi Gras Icing. Mardi Gras Icing Ingredients 1cup confectioners’ sugar 1-2tablespoons skim milk 1/2teaspoon vanilla extract Yellow, green, red, and blue food coloring Instructions In small bowl, combine all ingredients, except food color. Divide mixture into three bowls
 In first bowl, add a few drops of yellow food coloring and in second bowl, add a few drops of green food coloring. In third bowl, add equal amounts of drops of red and blue food coloring (to create purple). Drizzle over baked cake. Recipe Notes

Per Serving: Calories 184 Calories from fat 36% Fat 7 g Saturated Fat 3 g Cholesterol 9 mg Sodium 275 mg Carbohydrate 26 g Dietary Fiber 0 g Sugars 16 g Protein 3 g Diabetic Exchanges 11/2 carbohydrate 11/2 fat

King Cake with Cream Cheese Cinnamon Filling Halloween use orange & black, Thanksgiving use autumn colors, Christmas use holiday colors, Valentine’s Day go pink, St. Paddy’s Day go green and Easter’s pastel colors for your icing instead of Mardi Gras colors.
Servings16 servings Ingredients 2(8-ounce) cans reduced-fat crescent rolls 4ounces reduced-fat cream cheese 2tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 1teaspoon vanilla extract 2tablespoons butter 1/3cup light brown sugar 1tablespoon ground cinnamon Instructions Preheat oven 350°F. Coat 10-inch round pizza pan with nonstick cooking spray.
 Separate crescent rolls at perforations, into 16 slices. Place slices around prepared pan with points in center. About halfway down from points, press seams together.
 In mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla until creamy. Spread on dough in center where seams have been pressed together.
 In another small bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon with fork until crumbly. Sprinkle over cream cheese. Fold dough points over filling, then fold bottom of triangle over points forming a circular roll like a king cake.
 Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly, drizzle with colored Mardi Gras Icing.

 

Louisiana Cookbook Features Easy King Cake with Crescent Rolls

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My popular and easy King cake recipe is from Gulf Coast Favorites cookbook. If you like healthy Cajun recipes, this Louisiana cookbook is perfect for you wherever you live. I have an easy, affordable and delicious Mardi Gras Party Food Menu.

I use everyday ingredients and simplify all the recipes so you can prepare your favorite New Orleans recipes and southern recipes. Everyone is busy but we also appreciate the Cajun food culture so I create easy recipes! All my recipes have nutritional information. You’ll find Chicken and Sausage Gumbo to classic Easy Crawfish Etouffee–all made healthy!  Who said Louisiana food can’t be good for you!!

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The Colors Have Meaning To Mardi Gras King Cake History

I am sure you noticed that there are traditional colors associated with the icing.  Again, there’s a reason for these three colors as such a part of king cake history.  The traditional Mardi Gras colors are purple representing justice, green representing faith, and gold representing power. We have fun using food coloring to create the traditional colors of the king cake. This makes it a great children’s project because all kids love to use food colorings.  You can even find purple now but remember red and blue make purple!

Gel Food Coloring Works Great For Your Mardi Gras King Cake Recipe

Betty Crocker Classic Gel Food Colors – 4 CT (Pack of 2) by Betty Crocker

These are the gel food coloring I like to use and really make a difference. This is an inexpensive small set by they also have a larger gel food coloring set. I was excited when I discovered them because they just are easy to use and work better. It seems to keep the food coloring off of my hands better too!  I also like the Neon Food Coloring set by Betty Crocker

The kids love the food coloring but in this case, it is perfect for the Mardi Gras king cake recipe.  The kids can help put it together because it’s a king cake with crescent rolls and they love to tear them into the triangles.

What Does The Plastic Baby Mean In King Cake Tradition

The king cake tradition includes a baby. Today, the king cake symbolizes luck and prosperity.  Whoever finds the baby is responsible for the next party or purchasing the next cake.  A small baby, symbolizing the baby Jesus, is traditionally hidden inside each King Cake.  Today, you will find the plastic baby on the outside to let you know it is there. When I am making the king cake at home I usually don’t worry about the baby but maybe that’s because I am from Baton Rouge.  We have king cakes all the time.

Different Types King Cake History and King Cake Tradition Starts in France

When it comes to king cake tradition you will find different types of king cakes.  As the king cake story goes, you’ll find in New Orleans a king cake made into a  ring called the “galette de roi” found in French bakeries.  Originated in France, who it was explained that the galette type (puff pastry and frangipani filling) was popular in the north and the “gateaux de roi” of brioche dough was made in southern France. Today king cakes in bakeries have their own special recipe. You can even find them made with donuts! I still love my king cake with crescent rolls recipe.

The King Cake Tradition Story Behind The Name

The actual king cake name is said to come from the Three Wise Men in the Bible.  They came bringing gifts for Baby Jesus  on the Twelfth Night. So, traditionally king cake is served from King’s Day (January 6)until Fat Tuesday which is Mardi Gras day and celebrates the coming of the three kings.  Also, it honors them with a sweet homage to their jeweled crowns.

Where to Order King Cakes in New Orleans

I make so many of my king cake with crescent rolls this time of year because they are so easy and so good!  However, I also send king cakes all over the country to my business associates and all my kids want a king cake who live outside of Louisiana.  We have decided Randazzo’s Camellia City Bakery is our favorite king cake to ship to people. Not only are they fresh when they arrive but their customer service department is outstanding.  This is the third year I have ordered king cakes from this bakery and I think they are the best New Orleans bakery for king cakes.

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Mardi Gras Party Menu With Mardi Gras Party Ideas To Whip Up in Your Own Home

My Mardi Gras Party Menu down south in Louisiana represents fun, delicious healthy Cajun recipes. We know how to celebrate this festive time of year and I have the best Mardi Gras Party ideas!  You can now enjoy this carnival season wherever you live with my healthy easy recipes!  My favorite Mardi Gras party food from my trim and terrific Gulf Coast Favorites cookbook will give you the best Mardi Gras food recipes to make at your own home. Best of all, these recipes are simple and are still about eating healthy.  It doesn’t get any better than that! My healthy food blog includes the best of Louisiana healthy Cajun recipes with my easy Mardi Gras recipes!!

Festive Mardi Gras Party Ideas Must Include Beads

My Mardi Gras party menu is easy and festive and here’s some inexpensive beads you can order to complete your party! Simple decorations like beads with my Mardi Gras food recipes make the perfect carnival party.  However, don’t save these amazing easy Mardi Gras recipes because you should enjoy them year round.  I sure do!  I keep the Mini Muffalettas in my freezer for a snack or lunch.  You’ll find my How To Make Easy Mardi Gras King Cake Recipe with different theme colors from Super Bowl to Valentine’s Day! Have fun cooking healthy with all my recipes on my healthy food blog.

Best Mardi Gras Party Menu with Easy Mardi Gras Recipes:

Mini Muffalettas – My make-ahead version of this New Orleans favorite Italian-style sandwich and I turned it into a slider. My favorite rolls are the King Hawaiian rolls and every grocery has in them in stock. These yummy sliders freeze well.

Red Bean Dip – Red Beans and rice are synonymous with favorite New Orleans recipe so I turned this classic recipe into one of the best and most flavorful dips.  With sausage, canned red beans, salsa and cheese you can whip up this 8-ingredient dip quickly!

Muffaletta Salad – All the components of a Muffaletta tossed together with only 7 ingredients and you literally open jars and cans to create this amazing salad. If you’re having trouble finding olive salad, raid the olive bar.  Also, here’s a jar of my favorite Italian Olive Salad

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo – Serve over rice and this satisfying Louisiana classic feeds a crowd. I like to serve in mugs for self-serve.  You can serve from a crock pot.[image error]

Louisiana Crawfish Fettuccine – Cheesy savory southern standby and this recipe is freezer friendly! So, I usually make it ahead of time for a crowd pleaser recipe. I have lots of easy crawfish recipes.

King Cake with Cream Cheese Cinnamon Filling – This melt in your mouth dessert starts with low-fat crescent rolls.

King Cake with Cream Cheese Cinnamon Filling Halloween use orange & black, Thanksgiving use autumn colors, Christmas use holiday colors, Valentine’s Day go pink, St. Paddy’s Day go green and Easter’s pastel colors for your icing instead of Mardi Gras colors.
Servings16 servings Ingredients 2(8-ounce) cans reduced-fat crescent rolls 4ounces reduced-fat cream cheese 2tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 1teaspoon vanilla extract 2tablespoons butter 1/3cup light brown sugar 1tablespoon ground cinnamon Instructions Preheat oven 350°F. Coat 10-inch round pizza pan with nonstick cooking spray.
 Separate crescent rolls at perforations, into 16 slices. Place slices around prepared pan with points in center. About halfway down from points, press seams together.
 In mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla until creamy. Spread on dough in center where seams have been pressed together.
 In another small bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon with fork until crumbly. Sprinkle over cream cheese. Fold dough points over filling, then fold bottom of triangle over points forming a circular roll like a king cake.
 Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly, drizzle with colored Mardi Gras Icing. Mardi Gras Icing Ingredients 1cup confectioners’ sugar 1-2tbsp skim milk 1/2tsp vanilla extract Yellow, green, red, and blue food coloring Instructions In a small bowl, combine all ingredients, except food color. Divide mixture into three bowls. In first bowl, add a few drops of yellow food coloring. In second bowl, add a few drops of green food coloring and in the third bowl, add equal amounts of drops of red and blue food coloring (to create purple). Drizzle over cooled cake. My Mardi Gras Food Recipes That Are Easy Mardi Gras Recipes For Sure

I am excited to share some of my favorite Mardi Gras party food recipes.  These easy Mardi Gras recipes are made with everyday ingredients so you won’t have to spend a lot of time in the kitchen.  Many, you can make ahead but they all feed a crowd because during the festival season everyone wants to eat and have a good time! This is a simple Mardi Gras menu that I know you will find easy to do.

Easy Muffuletta Sandwich Recipe- 4-Ingredient Italian Mini Muffuletta Recipe    If you have never had a muffaletta, you are in for a treat! Think of these miniature sandwiches as scrumptious Italian ham sliders. Another one of my make ahead and freeze recipes to pull out for appetizers, lunch, or snacks.

Red Beans Recipe Appetizer for Mardi Gras Theme Party  Try this savory dip to start off your Mardi Gras theme party. Healthy fiber-rich ingredients reminiscent of a Cajun red beans and rice dish that will have you digging in!

 

Easy Muffuletta Salad Recipe- Jazzed Up Amazing Muffuletta Pasta Salad This recipe includes all the components of a muffaletta in one fabulous salad! Best of all, it is so simple to make.  Try using another grain like quinoa or rice to make it gluten-free.  Easy Muffuletta Salad Recipe -Jazzed Up Amazing Muffuletta Pasta Salad.

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo -Secret To Healthy Roux for Gumbo The secret is in the roux and it makes this easy gumbo recipe healthier & even diabetic friendly gumbo.  Everyone loves gumbo and it is easy to make ahead of time and freeze. In Louisiana, gumbo tops my Mardi Gras food recipes.

 

Crawfish Fettuccine Recipe with Velveeta – #1 Healthy Crawfish Pasta Dinner my go to make-ahead Louisiana crowd-pleaser recipe. I love to make this recipe ahead of time and freeze to pull out when I have extras at my house.  My daughter, Haley and her friends had this great crawfish recipe on the many visits to my house.  This crawfish fettuccine recipe always made my Mardi Gras Party Menu.

King Cake Tops Mardi Gras Food Recipes: Wait Until You Taste My Crawfish King Cake!

This is a new crawfish recipe that I am so excited about.  If you like stuffed crawfish bread then wait until you see my savory easy Crawfish King Cake Recipe – Louisiana Easy Crawfish Recipe OMG Amazing! I promise this will top your Mardi Gras Menu.  Remember, you can find Louisiana crawfish frozen year round. I have so many amazing and easy crawfish recipes on my healthy food blog.

 

Gulf Coast Favorite Cookbook Features My Mardi Gras Party Ideas

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Enjoy my trim and terrific Mardi Gras food recipes year round.  Most these easy Mardi Gras recipes are from my Louisiana cookbook, Gulf Coast Favorites  Cook healthy Cajun recipes in your own home with everyday ingredients.

Guess what? I have now created a new King Cake with Crawfish Cream Cheese Filling and it is all the rage!! Simple and absolutely delicious this savory easy king cake will make a hit at your Mardi Gras Party!

Simple Centerpiece One of My Favorite Mardi Gras Party Ideas

You don’t have to spend a lot of money on Mardi Gras decorations because everyone loves beads and more beads.  With dried red beans, rice and a votive, you can add mood lighting to your Mardi Gras party menu.

Make these centerpieces whatever size you want in whatever container you have hanging around. Simple and a touch of lighting that tops my list of Mardi Gras party ideas.

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I’m so excited to give you my absolute favorite Southern recipes in this Louisiana Menus: Four Menus with a Cajun Flair downloadable e-book available for only $1.99! If you thought Southern comfort food isn’t healthy, think again! I am excited to share with you 4 favorite healthy Cajun menus, dinners, brunch and lunch. Best of all, it comes with a SHOPPING LIST so I’ve done all the work for you from your menu to your grocery run.

Healthier and EASY-TO-MAKE Southern Cajun recipes with the nutritional information.  If you have health concerns, I highlighted gluten-free and diabetic-recipes.  DOWNLOAD this go-to guide of delicious meals.

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Healthy Lifestyle with Easy Healthy Recipes

It is important to eat healthy everyday and make it a lifestyle.  Diets don’t last. If you you been on the diet roller coaster these practical healthy easy recipes in Holly’s cookbooks are for lasting good health. Holly’s recipes for eating healthy are delicious! Start with this easy Taco Soup recipe from KITCHEN 101 cookbook! Best of all, this is a Crock Pot Taco Soup recipe in the Crock Pot Convenience Chapter.

Easy Taco Soup Holly's version of an old favorite but still stands the test of time. Simple and speedy, this crock pot taco soup recipe is a favorite. If you have a good can opener to open cans, this might be the best taco soup recipe ever. Servings10 servings Ingredients 1pound ground sirloin 2(10-ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chilies 1(15-ounce) can black beansrinsed and drained 1(15-ounce) can kidney beansrinsed and drained 1(15-ounce) can pinto beansrinsed and drained 2(11-ounce) can Mexican style corndrained 1(4-ounce) can chopped green chiliesdrained 1(1 1/4-ounce) package taco seasoning mix (1-ounce) package original ranch salad dressing mix 2cups water Instructions In large nonstick skillet, over medium heat, cook meat until done, 5 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
 In 3 1/2 -6-quart slow cooker, insert plastic liner if desired, and add cooked meat and all ingredients to pot. Cook on LOW 6-8 hours, or until tender. Recipe Notes

Per Serving: Calories 317, Calories from Fat 12%, Fat 3g, Saturated Fat 1g,Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 1406 mg, Carbohydrates 37g, Dietary Fiber 8g, Total Sugars 4g, Protein 19g  Dietary Exchanges: 2 1/2 starch, 2 lean meat Terrific Tip: Cook on stove top:  Follow directions to cook meat and add all other ingredients, cooking 5-10 minutes or until boiling.

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Recipes for Eating Healthy Can Include All Your Favorites Plus Slow Cooker Chapter!

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Everyone is busy and the goal is to give you all your favorite recipes to eat healthy everyday! KITCHEN 101 includes simple recipes that you will definitely recognize like old fashioned Smothered Chicken or Easy Enchiladas.

Everyone loves cooking in a crock pot for a real time saver so a very popular chapter is the Crock Pot Convenience Chapter.  This crock pot Taco Soup is fabulous and so many people really enjoy Holly’s popular Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya crock pot recipe. You’ll find so many simple slow cooker recipes! KITCHEN 101 highlights Crock Pot Recipes throughout the book with a crock pot symbol. All about recipes for eating healthy!

How Is Crock Pot Taco Soup Recipe Good For A Eating Healthy Diet?

First, this easy Taco Soup is simple to make and any time you cook at home, it is better for you.  With 6 grams of fiber, it is important to get enough fiber in your diet. Use ground sirloin because meat ending in a “round” or “loin” is the leanest cut of meat!  Try adding extra veggies like sweet potatoes for extra nutrition or any you have on hand. If you don’t have a crock pot, you can also make this easy Taco Soup recipe on the stove top. Either way, this recipe packs nutrition, protein and is low in fat. Most importantly, it is the best Taco Soup recipe because it is easy!

Crock Pot Liners Are A Favorite Find

Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners (Regular Size, 6 Count)

You will be so excited to discover slow cooker liners.  These slow cooker liners make clean up easy. They also make it so simple to transfer the food from the slow cooker to the serving dish.

Holly’s Diabetic Recipes

All of Holly’s newer cookbooks highlight easy diabetic recipes which is truly the healthiest way to eat.  Actually, this crock pot Taco Soup recipe is a diabetic recipe if it wasn’t so high in sodium.  This delicious, easy Taco soup recipe is high in fiber, protein and low in fat.  The sodium is high so you might try low-sodium taco mix to help reduce the sodium content. Look for a lower sodium Ranch dressing mix. Remember to rinse and drain canned beans which definitely helps lower the sodium with beans. Be sure to check your labels.

Eat Healthy Everyday with Holly’s Cookbooks That Focus On Recipes For Eating Healthy!

Holly never believed in diets but she believed in a healthy lifestyle which means to eat healthy everyday! It starts with healthy cooking and it is Team Holly’s pleasure to give you lots of her recipes to try on the healthy food blog.  You will find you have all your ingredients already in your pantry–at least that’s what everyone says!

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Rotisserie Chicken to the Dinner Rescue!

What is your favorite modern-day invention? The telephone, the computer? Hands down, Team Holly’s favorite is rotisserie chicken! In fact, Holly dedicated a whole Rapid Rotisserie Chicken Recipes chapter in KITCHEN 101 cookbook with the goal to help you put a healthy satisfying homemade meal on the table quick and easy. By using rotisserie chicken, the ultimate chicken short cut, Barbecue Chicken Quesadillas will be the perfect quick-dinner solution.

Quick and Easy Dinner Full of Your Favorite Ingredients

You can use rotisserie chicken or on the night you grill chicken, add extra chicken breasts to the pit to turn into tomorrow’s meal for Barbecue Chicken Quesadillas from Holly Clegg’s Too Hot in the Kitchen cookbook.  Best of all, this scrumptious quesadilla is easy to throw together. Red onion, garlic and spinach add a delectable sweet crunch and for nutrition bonus add any extra veggies you enjoy. Look for whole wheat tortillas for important fiber, vitamins and minerals.

Barbecue Chicken Quesadillas Spruce up leftover chicken into a light, quick evening meal or fun appetizer. Serve with salsa, avocado and/or sour cream. Servings2 (1-tortilla) servings Ingredients 1/3cup chopped red onion 1/2teaspoon minced garlic 1cup packed baby spinach 1cup shredded cooked skinless chicken breast 1/4cup barbecue sauce 4 flour tortillas8-inch 1/4cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Instructions In small nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, sauté onion and garlic until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Add spinach, stirring until wilted. In small bowl, combine chicken and barbecue sauce. Lay two tortillas flat and divide evenly with spinach mixture, chicken with sauce, and cheese. Top each with remaining tortilla. In nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, heat skillet and cook tortillas until light brown, several minutes, turn and cook on other side, until light brown and cheese is melted. Cut into fourths and serve. Recipe Notes

Calories 477 Calories from fat 13% Fat 6g Saturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 69mg Sodium 1052mg Carbohydrate 66g Dietary Fiber 5g Sugars 15g Protein 34g Dietary Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 1/2 other carbohydrate, 3 1/2 very lean meat

Chicken Quesadilla Recipe from Table for Two Chapter

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You know what’s great about this cookbook?  There’s a chapter called, Table for Two in Too Hot in the Kitchen.  This chapter includes all recipes for when you don’t want to cook a large meal for a smaller household! Of course you can always double the recipes in this chapter if you are feeding more.

This is also a Freezer Friendly recipe, so grab a rotisserie chicken from the grocery, make this meal ahead of time, and pull it out when you’re in a time crunch.

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You’ll get Holly’s Halloween menu with shopping lists and everything you need to keep your family fed and happy on trick or treat. Make it a festive night with all of Holly’s simple fun Halloween party ideas and easy spooky recipes!

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Nonalcoholic Mardi Gras Drink

Shake off those winter blahs by celebrating the fun-filled festivities of Mardi Gras. Known as the carnival, Mardi Gras season extends from January 6, the feast of the Epiphany, until it culminates on Mardi Gras Day, Fat Tuesday. Are you looking for a fun drink for your Carnival festivities? Whether you live in a city that celebrates Mardi Gras or not, this Mardi Gras Madness Punch is a delectable mix of fruity flavors. The tradition of colorful beads and elaborate parades now stretches from New Orleans, Louisiana to all across the country.

Mardi Gras Punch Get in the spirit with this purplish punch full of wonderful juices. Slice limes to float on top. Servings24 (8-ounce) servings Ingredients 3cups grape juice 1 can pineapple juice46-ounce 4cups orange juice 1 bottle ginger ale2 liter Limes Instructions In a large bowl or container, mix together grape juice, pineapple juice, and orange juice. Pour in ginger ale before serving. Recipe Notes

Calories 75, Calories from fat (%) 0, Fat (g) 0, Saturated Fat (g) 0, Cholesterol (mg) 0, Sodium (mg) 6, Carbohydrate (g) 19, Dietary Fiber (g) 0, Protein (g) 0, Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit

Terrific Tip: Place a bottle of ginger ale in the freezer until becomes icy. Don’t forget you put it in the freezer.

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Add a Kick to Mardi Gras Madness Punch

Juices of grape, pineapple, and orange mixed with ginger ale and lime slices make a delicious sip while representing the colors of the season! Just like the icing on the famous King Cake, the classic colors of the season – purple (justice), green (faith), and yellow (power). If you are feeling extra festive, add your favorite liquor, like vodka or rum to the Mardi Gras Punch – just remember to always drink responsibly!

Holly’s Louisiana Cookbook Includes Healthy Cajun Recipes That Are SIMPLE!

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If you like easy, healthy Cajun recipes, then Gulf Coast Favorites will become your southern bible. You’ll find your favorite Louisiana recipes from BBQ Shrimp to a complete Mardi Gras Party Menu.  Plus, don’t forget about the delicious crawfish recipes.  Most importantly, this book is about practical cooking and putting a quick dinner on the table!

Louisiana food can be good for you and Holly proves it in this easy Louisiana cookbook.  Now, wherever you live, you can cook healthy Cajun recipes with everyday ingredients and make recipes like easy muffaletta sliders!

Serve Your Mardi Gras Punch in These Fun Pitchers!

Glass Pitcher with Stainless Steel Lid / Water Carafe with Handle – Good Beverage Pitcher Buddeez 14401C-ONL Party Top New Beverage Dispenser, 1.75 gallon, Clear Libbey Selene Punch Bowl Set with 8 Punch Glasses, Punch Bowl and Ladle

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Healthier and EASY-TO-MAKE recipes with the nutritional information.  If you have health concerns, gluten-free and diabetic-recipes are highlighted.  DOWNLOAD  this great menu of party option.

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Wait Until You Try Holly’s Homemade Candied Pecans

All throughout the year homemade Candied Pecans make excellent gifts. DIY Christmas food gifts are extra special during the holidays. Sweet and salty snacks are always a winning combination and this easy Candied Pecans recipe from Guy’s Guide to Eating Well cookbook cannot be beat! Holly made it on WBRZ 2une In show and Team Holly can’t wait to share it with you all.

Candied Pecans or Walnuts Craving sweet and spice and everything nice- -I’m talking about these wonderful walnuts. Servings8 (1/4 cup) servings Prep Time5 minutes Cook Time5-7 minutes Ingredients 2cups pecans or walnut halves 1tablespoon sugar 1/4teaspoon salt 1/2teaspoon garlic powder 1/2teaspoon ground cumin 1/4teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4teaspoon cayenne pepper 1tablespoon canola oil Instructions Preheat oven 375°F. Spread pecans or walnuts on baking sheet and bake about 5-7 minutes or until golden. In small bowl, combine sugar, salt, garlic powder, cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne. In nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add nuts and stir to coat with oil. Add seasoning mix, stirring until nuts coated. Remove to paper towel to cool. Recipe Notes

Nutritional information: Calories 187, Calories from Fat 82%, Fat 18 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 74 mg, Carbohydrates 5 g, Dietary Fiber 2 g, Total Sugars 2 g, Protein 4 g, Diabetic Exchanges: ½ other carbohydrate, 3 ½ fat

Serving Suggestion: Toss in salads, serve on cheese trays or as snack.

Sweet and Salty Snacks are Delicious and Nutritious

Easy Candied Pecans are not only delicious, but these sweet and salty snacks are also chocked full of nutrition. Did you know that pecans contain the highest amount of antioxidants than any other nut? Homemade Candied Pecans are rich in healthy unsaturated fats that help your body absorb and use vitamins, as well as helping maintain cell membranes. This is another reason DIY Christmas food gifts are the perfect gift to give this season!

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This easy Candied Pecans recipe is from the Arthritis chapter of Holly’s Guy’s Guide to Eating Well cookbook. Everyone knows a weekend warrior kind of guy that maybe feels the aches and pains of daily living and a diet high in anti-inflammatory foods is the best preventative care! Homemade Candied Pecans are perfect sweet and salty snacks to combat the joint pain and inflammation of arthritis.

DIY Christmas Food Gifts Are A Favorite

Need a quick last minute holiday gift? DIY Christmas food gifts are always a good answer! Simply whip up this easy Candied Pecans recipe and pour into a festive holiday tin or mason jar with a lid. Tie a ribbon around your homemade Candied Pecans and voila! Who wouldn’t love to receive oh-so- addicting sweet and salty snacks?

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Fun Dessert Party Menu with Easy Trifles and Coffee Serving Ideas

A dessert party menu can be inexpensive and time efficient and a holiday dessert party fits in with anyone’s busy December holiday party plans. So, have fun with Christmas holiday dessert recipes. Everyone always has time to make one more last stop and especially people enjoy something sweet. Holly’s trim and terrific cookbooks [image error]are packed with the perfect healthier dessert recipes! A dessert party is less expensive because of food cost, less drinking, and usually people don’t stay as long. These are great holiday dessert party ideas and they will make this party easy to plan. Here’s some of Holly’s favorite recipes and the cookbooks they are from! Team Holly is excited to share with you so many easy Christmas recipes to simplify cooking, homemade gifts and even dinner during this hectic holiday season!

Dessert Party Menu Make-Ahead Trifles

Trifles are a great dessert as they can be made ahead of time, serve a crowd, and make a wonderful presentation.  Include trifles in your Christmas holiday dessert recipes.  Two favorite trifle recipes are the  Red Velvet Berry Trifle from Holly’s arthritis cookbook and Chocolate Peanut Butter Trifle from KITCHEN 101.

You can use some fun seasonal recipes like these Chocolate Truffles Dipped in White Chocolate from Too Hot in the Kitchen cookbook. Watch Holly prepare the truffles and give tips about a dessert party on Holly’s Holiday Countdown segment.  featured on WBRZ-TV.

Garnish cheese display with red and green grapes.  Holly ALWAYS included this Glazed Pecan Brie from KITCHEN 101!                   

Decorations can be budget friendly by taking advantage of glitz and glitter using gold ornament balls of different sizes, cream colored assorted arranged candles and gold napkins, netting, and accessories. These decorations are part of the dessert party menu.

Christmas Party Dessert Recipes with Coffee Bar-Deviled Egg Dish will Steal the Show

Deviled Egg Dish

Wondering what to drink? Have a coffee bar with flavored coffees (include decaffeinated) and for the coffee condiments. Also, offer champagne in a flute with berries for a signature cocktail.

Grab a deviled egg dish and fill each hole with raw brown sugar, colored sugar, mini chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, cinnamon sticks, whipped cream and whatever hits your imagination.  Have fun using whatever you want to fill your dish as it is so much fun.  You can put whipped cream or some candy coffee beans in the center. This recipe is featured in Too Hot in the Kitchen cookbook.

Another Coffee Condiment deviled egg dish for Holiday Dessert Party

Short Cuts for Your Holiday Dessert Party Menu

Make-ahead and freeze what you can as most desserts freeze.Use small, clear plastic plates for easy clean-up.Get attractive, more formal seasonal cocktail napkins.Candles to set the mood as an inexpensive decorative touch.Fill vase with cranberries and pick up flower bouquet to insert in vase.Order from your favorite bakery to supplement what you make.All the Cooking Answers for Your Holiday Gifts on Team Holly’s Holiday Gift Guide!

Wondering what to give this year? 2020 had us all in the kitchen more and eating out less so it’s time to upgrade those handy kitchen gadgets! Add to your cooking repertoire with a few of Team Holly’s Go To Favorites on these fun Holiday Gift Guides for the Cook, Baker and Hostess.

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Team Holly is excited to share with you 12 Ideas for Christmas Foodies. From evening appetizers to teacher gifts, even – what to cook Christmas morning, these festive favorite recipes are go-to dishes that will get you through all of the parties and last-minute family get-togethers this December.  No need to stress with what to make this holiday season with this Downloadable Christmas guide.

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Best and Delicious Easy Homemade Christmas Gifts

Need mouth-watering easy homemade Christmas gifts this season? It’s not to late for this White Chocolate Blueberry Bundt Cake recipe from Too Hot in the Kitchen cookbook. Truly, this book has some extraordinary desserts if you have a sweet tooth. This is my go-to fresh berry dessert. This is my doctor’s favorite treat, so I make this blueberry Bundt cake recipe for him all of the time. Keep these ingredients in your pantry to whip up when you are looking for easy homemade Christmas gifts. It also makes a wonderful hostess gift, teacher, neighbor, or just-because gift!  What can be better than melt in your mouth white chocolate combined with  luscious blueberries baked in beautiful decorative Nordic ware Bundt pans – see for yourself!

White Chocolate Blueberry Bundt Cake Recipe Melt in your mouth decadence with two of my favorites, white chocolate and blueberries, with a perfectly matched Almond Glaze made beautiful in decorative Nordic Ware bundt pans.
Servings20 servings Ingredients 1cup white chocolate chips 6tablespoons buttersoftened 1 1/4cups sugar 2 eggs 1 egg white 2teaspoons vanilla extract 2 1/2cups all-purpose flour 1teaspoon baking soda 2teaspoons baking powder 1cup buttermilk 1/2cup chopped pecansoptional 2cups fresh or frozen blueberries Almond Glaze Instructions Preheat oven 350°F. Coat Bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray.
 In microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips in microwave 1 minute and stir until melted and cool slightly.
 In mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Beat in eggs and egg white, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla and melted white chocolate, mixing well.
 In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder and baking soda. Gradually add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk just until combined. Add pecans, if desired. Pour half of batter into prepared pan.
 Sprinkle blueberries over batter; top with remaining batter and swirl carefully with knife.
 Bake 40-50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in cake comes out clean.  Cool 10 minutes and invert on serving plate. Drizzle with Almond Glaze (see recipe). Almond Glaze A simple glaze but this almond extract flavoring really makes a difference on this blueberry bundt cake recipe.
Ingredients 1cup confectioners’ sugar 1tablespoon skim milk 1teaspoon almond extract Instructions In small bowl, mix together all ingredients. Recipe Notes

Per Serving: Calories 239 Calories from fat 27% Fat 7g Saturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 31mg Sodium 155mg Carbohydrate 41g Dietary Fiber 1g Sugars 27g Protein 4g Dietary Exchanges: 2 1/2 other carbohydrate, 1 1/2 fat

Too Hot in the Kitchen Cookbook Has Simple Recipes, Fun Quotes and Healthy Cooking Ideas

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I know I have a lot of cookbooks but honestly, people who have this Too Hot in the Kitchen cookbook say it is their favorites. Probably because the recipes are a little more trendy and the chapters are just so great!

From Easy Entertaining to Quickies–yes, you heard me right! And, even Food for the Mood! Besides this wonderful cake, there’s so many more sweet and savory recipes–all with nutritional information!

Do You Have A Decorative Bundt Pan

Nordic Ware Bundt Pan

I can whip up my blueberry Bundt cake recipe in minutes so a Bundt pan should be a kitchen staple. Decorative Nordic Ware Bundt Pans[image error] can make your delicious easy homemade Christmas gifts beautiful with their intricate designs. Make sure you choose a nonstick Bundt pan.

Look for fun styles like the one I am showing or you can also find seasonal Bundt pans. Find one that fits your cooking personality–just make sure it is nonstick. I also love to make my Pull Apart Rolls recipe in a rose Bundt pan for a gorgeous presentation.

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Enjoy Breakfast Recipes During Cancer Treatment All Day- Savory Bread Pudding Recipe

I could eat breakfast for any meal, and breakfast is often a meal easily tolerated when going through cancer treatment. This savory bread pudding recipe makes an easy and healthy breakfast casserole.  This breakfast bread pudding, Bread Pudding Florentine from the Day of Chemo chapter is from my Eating Well Through Cancer cookbook.  Now, that I am going through chemo treatment myself, I enjoy this deliciously easy make-ahead breakfast egg casserole. I keep it in the refrigerator and cut a piece every morning for breakfast and sometimes for lunch too. I get protein, carbs and vegetables in one bite!  Best of all, no cooking and breakfast is done! You can also make this refreshing salad if your mouth is sore, you might enjoy my Watermelon Salad. 

Use French Bread For This Make-Ahead Breakfast Bread Pudding

Who doesn’t like a make-ahead meal whether you are feeling bad or not.  All you need is French bread and a few other ingredients. I remember when my cancer cookbook first came out so many people were talking about this recipe.  Whenever there was a group meeting, it seemed someone always made my healthy breakfast casserole, Bread Pudding Florentine. The recipe includes everyday ingredients and is simple to whip up.  Best of all, you can make it ahead of time and pop in the oven when ready to cook.  I love this make ahead breakfast casserole that I call a savory bread pudding recipe.

How To Cook This Savory Bread Pudding

I love this make ahead breakfast egg casserole. You should refrigerate it a minimum of 2 hours or best to make the night before.  Remember, after removing the breakfast egg casserole overnight from the fridge to never put a cold glass dish into a hot oven. Don’t preheat the oven and put the breakfast bread pudding in the oven and turn the oven on.  If you do refrigerate the breakfast egg casserole overnight, remember to never put a cold glass dish into a hot oven. Traditionally, bread pudding is what people used day old French bread for as it soaks in the flavor making it tender and moist again, letting nothing go to waste.

Bread Pudding Florentine Servings7 (3/4-cup) servings Prep Time15 minutes + refrigerate 2 hours or overnight Cook Time50 minutes Ingredients 1 onionchopped 1teaspoon minced garlic 2cups packed baby spinach 2teaspoons all-purpose flour salt and pepper to taste Half loaf French or Italian breadcut into slices, divided 1cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheesedivided 2 eggs 3 egg whites 1 1/2cups skim milk 1tablespoon dijon mustard Instructions Preheat oven 350°F. Coat 9x9x2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In large nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, sauté mushrooms, onion, and garlic until tender. Add spinach, stirring until wilted, and add flour, stirring to mix well. Season to taste; set aside. Place half bread slices in prepared dish. Spread spinach mixture over bread and sprinkle with 3/4 cup cheese. Top with remaining bread and remaining 1/4 cup cheese. In bowl, whisk together eggs, egg whites, milk, and mustard. Pour egg mixture evenly over casserole, refrigerate 2 hours or overnight. Bake at 350°F 40 - 50 minutes or until puffed and golden. Recipe Notes

Nutritional information per serving: Calories 210, Calories from Fat 22%, Fat 5g, Saturated Fat 2g,Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 352 mg, Carbohydrates 26g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Total Sugars 6g, Protein 16g

Terrific Tip: You can substitute 1 (10-ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry for fresh spinach, if desired. Adjust mushrooms and onions to your taste buds but they add great nutrition.

Nutritional Nugget: This is a great dish to try several days before your next cycle of treatment. Good source of vitamins and minerals.

Healthy Breakfast Egg Casserole Recipe Makes Diabetic Breakfast Recipe

Dijon mustard is a great way to add just the right kick of flavor to this satisfying savory bread pudding recipe. You can substitute 1 (10-ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry for fresh spinach, if desired. Adjust the mushrooms and onions to your taste buds but they add great nutrition. With my stomach cancer diagnosis, I was just able to include spinach and mushrooms into my diet so this was the perfect recipe. As a cancer patient, it is important to eat according to what you feel like eating. this healthy breakfast casserole gives you the perfect combination of carbs, protein and vegetables. My cancer cookbook guides you according to symptoms and taste buds.

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When you’re going through cancer treatment, you experience so many different side effects.  I understand this now that I am going through cancer treatment for stomach cancer.  This Bread Pudding Florentine was a recipe I prepared for my family before I had stomach cancer.  It is from the Day of Chemo Chapter from Eating Well Through Cancer which included lighter food that’s easy to tolerate.  I keep it in the refrigerator to eat on all week.  Perfect caregiver recipe to bring in a foil pan for a cancer patient to enjoy. I hope you enjoy the recipe as much as I do.

Make Egg Breakfast Casserole Recipe with Meat

I decided to add an extra dose of protein and added ground meat.  First, be sure to buy a lean cut of meat that ends in a “round’ or “sirloin.”  I always buy ground sirloin, and especially since I am supposed to eat low fat (which I did before anyway).  I cooked the meat first with the spinach and mushrooms.  Then, added it to the dish.and then added it to the casserole.  You could even add crabmeat, crawfish or shrimp for a seafood version.  You can see how popular the meat side of the dish was!  Another popular easy breakfast egg casserole is my Overnight Mexican Breakfast Bake which uses tortillas and is SO GOOD!  Might be a little spicy for me now!

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All You Need is A Whisk and A Pyrex Baking Dish

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Nothing fancy to make this dish. I do like a good whisk to whip up the egg mixture even though you can do it with a fork. Many times a whisk does the trick and you don’t have to get out a mixer.  It is just a good gadget to have.  I actually put together a favorite gadgets list to help simplify cooking. So, see what your kitchen needs! Also, make sure you have a Pyrex baking dish and if you’re taking this casserole to someone, just use a foil pan.

Watch me Prepare Bread Pudding Florentine My Personal Favorite Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole

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