I became very picky about risotto after cooking it day after day at Mary Elaine’s (R.I.P.) at The Phoenician. Freshly made, well-executed risotto should be pourable, not sticky or firm, and it should also be eaten immediately. There’s no way around the watchful hour...

 You needn’t be vegan to enjoy this stir-fry Edamame, or young green soybeans, are wonderful eaten straight out of the pods, and I love them with Friday night sushi takeout. I buy shelled edamame for recipes to save prep time. My taste testers sampled this...

Today I visited my friends at ABC15’s Sonoran Living and shared 10 Healthy Snacks for On-the-Go to get you through the holiday craze. Stephanie Sandoval the host is such a blast to work with Reach the article: Hungry? Nutrition Expert Shares 10 Healthy On-the-Go Snacks The...

I have fond memories of sitting at my grandma’s kitchen table as a child eating piles of classic shrimp cocktail on New Year’s Eve. While I still look forward to the classic on special occasions and Sunday dinners, my updated version of the recipe might...

This is a revised version of a recipe published on August 18, 2011. My husband makes an appearance in the kitchen to cook the evening meal on occasion and one of his latest creations is his mashed potato recipe for Sunday dinner. His version cuts out the heavy cream,...

Right after Scarlet was born, when I was too frazzled and sleep-deprived to stand by the stove to watch over my original curry recipe, I decided to toss all of the ingredients into the slow cooker at once. Et viola. Dinner was served. I developed this...

When fresh wild Alaskan salmon is not in-season (November through March) I use the canned variety in salmon cakes, which is still an excellent source of the beneficial fish oils, omega-3s. My favorite way to use canned salmon is in this recipe for salmon cakes, which can save dinner if you only...

Oh, how I’ve missed you all. It feels so good to allow the words to flow freely again. You could say that I’ve been a bit occupied. In the past few months I found out that a publisher was indeed interested in making my...

After you’ve had your fill of turkey sandwiches, repurpose the rest of your leftover bird into tacos with a twist. Since I work with the National Mango Board I am always concocting new recipes using this luscious, juicy fruit. Mangoes are loaded with antioxidants...

I know, we’re all busy, which is why it’s so important to plan ahead and keep a stash of healthy snacks on hand that are ready to grab within seconds. Check out some of my favorite snack recommendations in this article on Fitbie.com, as...