The Cooking Lady

Ann Hollowell, host of The Cooking Lady, assembles some of her best Southern recipes, throwing in a dash of humor as she tells the funny stories behind her favorite foods. Hollowell suggests where you can add a bit more of this or try that instead, because cooking should be about having fun and experimenting.

Recipes for Chutney Puffs, Orange Tea Biscuits, Marinated Shrimp, Red Pepper Jam, Corn Pudding, Roasted Spiced Sweet Potatoes, Big Daddy's Salmon, Catfish Cakes, Cream Cheese Pound Cake, Bourbon Smash, and many more are included in this delicious collection



Born and raised in South Louisiana's Cajun and Creole cooking culture, Ann Hollowell added the thrills of Tex-Mex and international flavors while living in Texas, and her move to Mississippi brought her to traditional down-home Southern cooking. Her willingness to experiment, commitment to fresh and healthy ingredients, and sheer joy in cooking make her a delight in the kitchen and on the screen.

Tom Henkenius is a two-time Emmy award winning journalist and the executive producer of The Cooking Lady. A graduate of the University of Southern California, Henkenius burns off calories after the show as an avid cyclist and marathon runner.