Doggie Biscuits
If you know me, then you know how much I love to spoil my dogs. After all, they do give me unconditional love and constantly make me laugh. Annnnnnnnnnd……our canine family is […]
Category Archives: Season
Southwest Power Salad
The holidays are filled with bountiful sweets and decadent meals. Sadly, this time can also be filled with guilt from overindulgence. But no one wants to be deprived during the most “wonderful […]
Thai Butternut Squash Curry
I love everything about Thai food. The flavors are so dynamic and complex. I love the balance of spicy and sweet with subtle hints of citrus. When I finally got this recipe right, […]
Sun Dried Tomato & Basil Hummus
Hummus is one of those perfect snacks that we always have stocked in the fridge. It’s low in fat and high in protein and fiber. Traditional Middle Eastern hummus is […]
Pumpkin Loaf with Walnuts & Raisins
What’s Halloween without the pumpkin? It’s October and pumpkins are everywhere – gardens, doorsteps, centerpieces, grocery stores, and today, pumpkin spice is filling my house with the warm aromas of […]
Bermuda Dark ‘N’ Stormy Cocktail
“It was a dark and stormy night…..” It sure was last night in Bermuda. Not only do I love the name of this cocktail, I’m thrilled that Gosling’s actually made […]
Sweet Potato and Roasted Chicken Enchiladas
As the mornings feel cooler and the days grow shorter, I find myself clinging on to every trace of summer before the fall season hastily approaches. Although I love the crisp autumn air and brilliant color changes in […]
Summer Smoothie
Summer is indeed my favorite season, especially since it’s the best time of the year to take advantage of luscious garden-fresh fruits and veggies. Right now, seasonal produce is abundant, affordable, […]
Best of Sicily – Cucina Paradiso
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Easter Carrot Cake
It wouldn’t be Easter without carrot cake, especially this decadent recipe passed down to me from my grandmother. Easter is my favorite time of the year because spring has officially sprung! […]
Essential Cream
Have you ever wondered about body lotions and creams? It seems like a silly thought but we use these potions every day and perhaps we should think about what we […]
Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes
Celebrate the arrival of Valentine’s Day with these refreshingly delightful strawberry cupcakes. Toss the boxed cake mix aside – it’s full of Red No. 6 and other artificial ingredients. Fresh […]
Fig Oatmeal Cookies
Fall in love with these decadent cookies. They are buttery, chewy in the middle and perfectly crisp on the outside. Chocolate chip cookies have been my specialty since I was […]
Chili Pepper Wontons
Wontons are a popular dumpling common in Chinese cuisine. In Cantonese, the word wonton can be translated to mean “swallowing clouds.” These bite-sized savory dumplings are conveniently wrapped up in […]
Winter Minestrone
This delicious minestrone soup is jammed-packed full of vegetable goodness. Soup is a great way to make the most of seasonal produce – vary your choices throughout the year and […]
Chocolate Fridge Cake
What better way to honor the holidays and ring in the new year than with a family tradition. As a child living in Bermuda, I enjoyed a treat called fridge […]
Ginger aPEARitif
How about combining vodka, ginger, pears, and lemon for a most refreshing and clean-tasting holiday aperitif? Dressing up any tasty libation with a touch of bubbly makes it even more […]
Christmas Caponata
How about bringing a Sicilian specialty to your holiday table this season? Caponata is a traditional dish rich with color, and is often served as a complement to local seafood […]
Mushroom Risotto
Snowed in on this beautiful winter day? Earlier this morning I deliberated about what I could make that’s comforting enough to ward away the unrelenting cold outside. The snow flurries […]
Growing Gratitude
Wishing happiness and joy to everyone this holiday season! Indulge. Celebrate. Reflect. Heal. Transform. Love. “Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming […]
Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry sauce is the perfect complement to all of your holiday meals. It’s great with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, ham and of course – leftover sandwiches. Why not make it […]
Garden Chili with Corn Muffins
A hearty bowl of chili is the perfect comfort food to keep us warm and cozy this fall. This healthy recipe is packed with fresh garden vegetables, protein, and a […]
Perfect Lasagna
“Life starts all over when it gets crisp in the fall.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald Fall is a celebration of new beginnings. Many of my friends and I have […]
Pumpkin Spice Roll
What reminds you of the fall season? The beautiful burst of color from the changing leaves? Bright orange pumpkins? Holiday drinks from Starbucks? The crisp cool breeze? When asked this […]
