Recipes

I’m serving this simple German Apple Pancake for Memorial Day’s special dessert! The smell of the apples cooking in the oven will drive your family and friends wild – let alone the taste of this Apple Pancake after it is baked. You couldn’t serve a better pancake recipe to your family and friends for breakfast […]

It’s Memorial Day weekend, which means Summer is quickly approaching. Here is a simple version of Grilled Chicken & Veggies, and everything else.  Grilling time is on, and I am grilling everything I can think of.  LOL! I gotta stay healthy – mind, body and soul – and a great way to accomplish this is […]

Psst! Grill season is here and you are gonna love these easy Jerk Chicken Drumsticks to get the grilling season started!  Perfectly cooked meet followed up with a little spicy and tangy. I love the flavor of  grilled food and living in Los Angeles, I am lucky enough to grill all year round! It’s the […]

Here is my favorite Easy Chicken Satay recipe that anyone can make at home.  Guests will be pleasantly surprised at their restaurant quality. I love to serve these small individual, tasty bites of chicken with the sauce on the side, just in case someone is allergic to peanut sauce – better safe than sorry!  The […]

Springtime is in full swing and I am certainly raising my glass to that! It is time for everyone to try my refreshing, but light, Springtime White Wine Sangria. This sangria is simple to make and elegant for any occasion. Fresh seasonal fruit and wine combine to create the perfect refreshing beverage for both Spring […]

Yes, I know this Breakfast Salad recipe sounds a little crazy but it is simply delicious! What is a Breakfast Salad you ask It is exactly just that – a salad with bacon and egg on top of it! I woke up later than usual the other morning and had a craving for something unique […]

This Chili Salad recipe is very similar to a taco salad but is so much more! The warm chili brings a punch of flavor to a salad and is extremely hearty on top of fresh greens. I add tomatoes, cheese, guacamole and spicy peperoncinis all drizzled with a mixture of taco sauce and robust Italian […]

This Cauliflower and Fennel Soup recipe is savory and creamy without any of that heavy cream.  Filled with chunks of cauliflower, it is comfort food that is healthy and can be eaten for lunch, dinner or even as a snack. I make a different soup every week and serve it to my kids when they […]

I love Fried Chicken and only make it a couple of times a year. Who doesn’t love crunchy, hot, tasty chicken. Good Fried Chicken is all about the the skin. We’re celebrating in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s national holiday today. How do we honor a man who dedicated his life to the equality of all […]

Ya’ll know I’m big on One Pot cooking. It’s simple cooking at its finest…and is fast and easy to clean up. Here’s a savory and delicious Roasted Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Oregano recipe prepared One Pot style that you can make over and over again without ever getting tired of. All the flavors blend […]

I’m trying to keep it together with my diet! Not so easy during the holidays but I’m giving it my best. What about you If yes, here’s another simple recipe to keep healthy: Salmon Cakes served over green salad. I love Salmon Cakes (almost as much as I love crab cakes) and they are great […]

The holidays are upon us and moving in quickly! Who’s not rushed for time during the holidays Nobody I know.  It’s all about decorating, cooking, shopping and numerous parties to attend. Since I’m digging into all the yummy foods at the parties we’ve been attending, I’m also working hard at keeping our food regime tight […]