A toast to spring: Martini chicken As the weather warms up and the days get longer here in sunny Arizona, I’ve been breaking out the running shorts, Skinnygirl Margaritas, and grilling recipes. Ah, the aroma of meat searing on the grill. This lean recipe offers...

Show your sweetie a little love by making this dish and you’re bound to receive even more in return. It won’t weigh you down or make you feel sluggish either, so you can give your valentine the attention he or she deserves. You do...

 Savory pork tenderloin is guilt-free treat February is American Heart Month and on February 15, 2012, I’ll be in New York City reporting from the red carpet at Woman’s Day Red Dress Awards 2012. This event honors four women, including Star Jones, who have made...

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...

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...

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...

This recipe stems from an old friend’s mom’s recipe for baked White Wine Pork Chops. Recently I craved those flavors and concocted a new, healthier version using pork tenderloin, the more refined sister. Recipe for Sage Pork Tenderloin Medallions with White Wine Jus Makes four servings. 2...