Holly Clegg’s Recipes

Take a peek inside Holly Clegg’s cookbook Too Hot in the Kitchen: Secrets to Sizzle at Any Age. Her healthy recipes are wonderful and easy to make. We’ve added a lot of them to our recipe box already. For more, please check out her book!

Asian Cucumber Salad

The citrus and ginger-soy sauce dressing turn cucumbers, tomatoes and avocados into a splendid salad. Serve this on a warm summer’s day to add the perfect flavor to your next gathering.

Bread Pudding Florentine

An outstanding brunch recipe that is one of Holly’s very favorites. Use yesterday’s bread and freshen it up with herbs and spices for tomorrow. It can be made the night before and popped in the oven to cook in the morning.

Chicken and Sausage Jiffy Jambalaya

Leftover cooked chicken turns magically into another easy Southern favorite. This spicy dish can put a kick in your step. Serve over rice. Make your jambalaya spicier with pre-cooked chicken breasts straight from the freezer.

Recipe featured in Holly Clegg's Too Hot in the Kitchen: Secrets to Sizzle at Any Age.

Chicken Orzo Salad

Featuring chicken, peas, sun-dried tomatoes, and feta, this fantastic, marinated light pasta salad combines bold flavors with great ingredients.

Recipe submitted by Holly Clegg, author of Holly Clegg’s trim&TERRIFIC® Gulf Coast Favorites

Chocolate Truffles Dipped in White Chocolate

Chocolate sandwich cookies and reduced-fat cream cheese come together to make an appetizing combination. Sprinkle in white chocolate chips for that extra burst of flavor. Close your eyes for this bite of ecstasy — it takes only three ingredients. Make ahead of time and enjoy this rich and satisfying treat!

Eight Layered Greek Dip

This is a go-to, make-ahead recipe when you want an impressive knockout appetizer. Hummus, feta cheese and Kalamata olives come together to create an exotic taste for your next gathering. Not only does this Greek Dip taste great, it’s low in calories as well. Move over Mexican — this Mediterranean-inspired dip will be your new party favorite! Serve with pita chips.

Fig, Caramelized Onion, Prosciutto & Goat Cheese Pizza

Figs, high in fiber and potassium, combined with sweet caramelized onion, salty prosciutto and creamy goat cheese turn pizza into a palate-pleasing masterpiece.

Greek Shrimp

Grab a large skillet for a quick journey to the Mediterranean. Take advantage of the scrumptious sauce. Serve with pasta or rice (try whole grain pasta or brown rice).

Guacamole Goes Mediterranean

Regular guacamole gets a different flavor with this Mediterranean alternative. Feta cheese, rice vinegar and dried oregano leaves add a delicious taste to traditional guacamole. Shake things up by combining two different flavors into one mouth-watering dip. This dip definitely satisfied the cravings of this avocado and feta addict.

Italian Vegetable Soup

Soup! The best comfort food around on a cold winter day or night. This minestrone-style soup is hearty, healthy and satisfying, loaded with veggies and pasta, and makes a delicious one-pot meal.

King Cake with Cream Cheese Cinnamon Filling

Now, you can make a quick King Cake recipe in your own home any time, without worrying about a complicated yeast dough. Kids love helping with this cake year round—try red and pink colors for Valentine’s Day, pastels for Easter, and red and green for Christmas!

Lemon Pie

So simple, yet divine, a cross between a cheesecake and pie. Serve with fresh berries.

Mini Cheese Pizzas

Whip these mini cheese pizzas up in a few minutes for any surprise guests. Add some pepperoni for extra flavor.

Open Face Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

Move over pulled pork, this chicken has a perfectly balanced tangy and sweet savory barbecue sauce. Serve with your favorite barbecue condiments—I like red onions and pickles. Try with Brie, for a fantastic addition.

Salmon Marsala

This fishy variation on Chicken Marsala is a great way to get delicious and healthy salmon into your week. You’ll find Marsala wine in the cooking wines/condiments section of your grocery store.

Southwestern Soup

This hearty soup is a real family pleaser and stomach filler.

Submitted by Holly Clegg, author of trim&TERRIFIC® Gulf Coast Favorites

Southwestern Sweet Potato Salad

Sensational! This combination of roasted sweet yams, crunchy corn, black beans in a light jalapeno dressing is an explosion of flavors and colors.

Speedy Chicken Chili

If you have salsa, kidney and navy beans, and chicken, then what could be better than a chicken chili? Serve with reduced-fat cheese, avocado and onions.

Sweet Potato Wedges Wrapped in Prosciutto

This easy, tasty recipe gives a wonderful blend of sweet and salt to sweet potato wedges. Fantastic prosciutto is wrapped around sweet potato wedges and baked until it’s crispy and mouth-watering. Mix with basil leaves to create a popular new treat. Add a kick to traditional potato wedges with this innovative flavor combination!

Taco Salad

This is one of Holly’s favorite southwestern salads, and it’s great for a one-meal dish. Holly adds 1 cup frozen corn, thawed and 1 15-ounce can of black beans, rinsed and drained for added benefits and flavors.