Easy Veggie Pasta
Being part Italian, I grew up in a household where we enjoyed pasta—in a multitude of varieties—at least twice weekly. As an author, screenplay writer, and lifestyle journalist, I’m always looking to create easy-to-make, delicious meals in minutes. My Easy Veggie Pasta
Roasted Veggie Salad Bowl
As an author, screenwriter, and producer, my days are extremely busy. So, when I break for lunch or think about dinner, I want to put together a meal that's nutritious, tastes good, and is easy to make. On Sundays, I
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Pumpkin, Applesauce & Coconut Muffins
Inspired by my love of the Hawaiian Islands, the backdrop to my Kate Grace novel series, Pumpkin, Applesauce & Coconut Muffins are simply delicious, moist, and flavorful. They are definitely something that my character Kate Grace would find at one
Mediterranean Flatbread Pizza
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Simply Delicious Living®’s Fruit Sorbet
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Applesauce Bread
I'm not a big cake or sweet-eater, but two of my favorite things are muffins and breads made without refined sugar using pureed fruits, spices, and other healthy ingredients. My recipe for APPLESAUCE BREAD is fantastic for breakfast or a
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Artichoke and Portobello Mushroom Pasta
One of my favorite things to do is create delicious recipes with fresh and natural ingredients. Being part Italian, I naturally love pasta – with a red sauce, maybe with some lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil, and I