Holly’s Blog and Recipes
Cooking is my passion. Eating is pure joy. Cooking for my family and friends and enjoying a shared meal together is my happy place. I love to prepare beautifully fresh food that’s uncomplicated, yet thoughtful. Enjoy my recipes and be sure to pair your meals with wonderful wine that complements the food. You’re gonna love it!
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Lemon Chicken is a quick and easy, bright and saucy dinner delight that will become a staple in your weekly repertoire! You’re gonna love it!
Shepherd's pie is a classic casserole popularized in Britain and Ireland. It’s made with ground beef, and sometimes lamb, savory vegetables like carrots and onions, topped with mashed potatoes, and baked to perfection. You’re gonna love it!
Fresh cranberries are a staple on my Thanksgiving table. They are turned into a delicious cranberry chutney with this recipe.
Dried Fruit Compote with Chèvre on Crostini is a quick and easy appetizer that can be enjoyed all year round. Serve warm or at room temperature. It's a mouthwatering combination of savory and sweet. You’re gonna love it!
Try these Mint Marinated Lamb Chops, with Red Wine Reduction Sauce. You’re gonna love it!
Olives and walnuts are plentiful and beautiful in Greece. You can enjoy this simple appetizer and imagine you’re in Greece when you make it at home. You’re gonna love it!
Since Greece is central to the Mediterranean Sea, its cuisine is both a reflection of the local fare as well as other cuisines in the region. Vegetables like zucchini, and pasta like Orzo make the perfect side dish, or pasta salad. You’re gonna love it!
Kale is practically the poster child of healthful eating. Serve up this high-nutrient, very flavorful vegetable with my kale, spinach, and apple crisp salad. You’re gonna love it!
When I tell the family I’m making chicken pot pie, you can bet we’ll have a full table for dinner. Chicken pot pie is a crowd pleasing comfort food. You’re gonna love it!
Foccacia is that delicious olive oil based bread known for its dimples and tasty sea salt on top. Focaccia bread is a great starting point if you’ve been thinking about trying your hand at making bread. You’re gonna love it!
A Seafood Boil is a fun social event and culinary tradition that’s quick and easy to prepare. You’re gonna love it!
Paella is a dramatic dish that’s easier to prepare than you might think. It can be made with anything and everything you love, or just whatever you have in the kitchen. You’re gonna love it!
This grilled eggplant salad is a combination of eggplant and bell peppers from the grill, gently tossed with fresh tomatoes, green chiles, garlic and parsley, seasoned simply with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. You’re gonna love it!
These delicate squash blossoms are stuffed with herbed goat cheese and then pan fried. You’re gonna love it!
Cheesy Cauliflower Dip is a fan favorite, featuring 3 cheeses, smoked bacon, a hint of fennel, and a crispy Panko topping. You’re gonna love it!
Blueberries pair beautifully with flavors like almonds and lemon. This blueberry almond tart includes a thick, sweet blueberry compote with a hint of lemon zest. It's painted with red currant jelly and has a nutty almond crust. You’re gonna love it!
Fresh basil and salty Prosciutto bring a whole new dimension to mild mannered halibut. You’re gonna love it!
An ice cream cake is simply two layers of ice cream, held together with cookies, graham crackers, brownies, or any sweet and crumbly bakery texture. It’s then frosted with freshly whipped cream. This recipe is easy and fun. You’re gonna love it!
Sweet and Spicy Glazed Grilled Chicken is a great alternative to classic barbecued chicken. It’s the perfect menu item for a Summer Tiki Party! You’re gonna love it!
Wine grapes from our vineyards make great wine, but the grape leaves can be stuffed to make delicious Dolmas. Learn more about cooking with grape leaves. You’re gonna love it!
I love to make chocolate cherry cordials during cherry season. They’re a tasty chocolate confection you can make at home with fresh or jarred dark red cherries like Bings. They’re an irresistible treat. You’re gonna love it!
Vine-ripened and Heirloom tomatoes are both sweet and juicy and make a great choice for Caprese on Crostini. Discover Chef Holly’s tips and tricks for a delightfully flavorful twist on the classic Caprese. You’re gonna love it!
Crostini, also known as “little crust,” is simply a slice of baguette that’s been painted with extra virgin olive oil, sprinkled with seasonings, and toasted until it’s golden brown. It then becomes a vessel for all kinds of yummy toppings. You’re gonna love it!
Eggplants’ fat shape and meaty texture make them ideal for slicing, grilling, roasting, and even frying. Try my recipe. You’re gonna love it!
Who doesn’t love a good crab cake? This recipe is a deliciously easy way to make crab cakes that taste amazing and don’t fall apart before cooking. You’re gonna love it!
There are so many yummy sweet and spicy ways to make summer corn! This grilled street corn recipe is delicious and easy to make. You’re gonna love it!
Quinoa Salad with cool peaches is a sweet and spicy salad full of fresh fruit. The addition of quinoa turns this salad into a meal, especially if you’re a Vegan, Vegetarian, or Gluten Free Foodie. You’re Gonna Love It!
Cool Cucumber Dip can cool off all kinds of spicy dishes, used as a simple dip for chips, or substituted for sour cream in a baked potato. It’s easy to make and has some fresh and lively ingredient like mint and garlic for extra flavor and pizazz! You’re Gonna Love it!
Seeing watermelons at the grocery store is a sure sign that summer has arrived. Try this refreshing gazpacho for a cool summer treat! You’re gonna love it!
Artichokes are full of vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber. They’re also a favorite food at our house. Enjoy the art of the artichoke! You’re gonna love it!