All About Artichokes!
Have you ever worked with an artichoke? I have to be honest: I’ve always been intimidated by these prickly, strange-looking vegetables. I love them from the […]
Pumpkin Chicken Soup with Okra in the Cucina
Last week I had the privilege of cooking with Cara DiFalco in her cucina. We were whipping up my delicious autumnal soup Pumpkin Chicken Soup with […]
You Have to Have a Plan B!
I am not a professional chef by any means, but I know my way around the kitchen, and for the most part I know how […]
Kitchen Disasters: Pancakes
Everyone has a weak spot in the kitchen. Cook, cook and cook again to perfect your food. Don't give up because you burned the rice or ruined the pancakes. Learning to cook is a must-have skill for healthy eating.
Fall Flavors
Ah, Autumn is here. The heat is gone. It's time to get back into the kitchen and fire up the oven. Autumn produces such amazing food like colorful squash like butternut, spaghetti, acorn and pumpkin. I love their sweetness and delicate texture, as well as the spices that compliment these fall flavors so well, like cinnamon, nutmeg, cumin and curry.
Simple Power Lunches
Avoid the lunch rut with these tasty and healthy go-to lunches that are easy to put together, light on the wallet, and packed with energy-boosting nutrients.
The One Diet That Will Work for Everyone!
There is one diet or way of life, as I prefer to call it, which will make everyone healthier! It’s been around for centuries and has been tested and approved by millions of people. It’s the Mediterranean Diet. Taking clues from traditional Spanish, Greek and Italian cuisine, we can all enjoy food that is healthy and full of flavor.