Entertaining with Charcuterie Boards & Airly Crackers
In my Kate Grace novels, there’s a place where the locals in Hanalei, Kauai, love to congregate – The Plumeria Café. My Simply Delicious Living blog features dishes from The Plumeria Café. Charcuterie Boards are made with a host of
Mushroom, Goat Cheese & Arugula Salad
After a busy day on the set or at the office, I love to whip up a delicious salad with many crunchy veggies, nuts, and a selection of greens—among other tasty ingredients. This recipe was born from what I had
Date & Pecan Salad
I recently attended the 2023 Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival presented by Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. The iconic event, which took place on the Riverside County Fairgrounds in Indio, CA, featured fantastic rides and a variety of entertainment
Roasted Beet & Peach Salad
When the temperatures rise, I love making a cool, crisp salad! Here's a recipe you can serve as a side or main course. For a heartier salad add quinoa or farro or top with grilled fish, chicken, tempeh
Guiltless Nachos – Healthy Comfort Food
When you're looking to enjoy some comfort food, a delicious appetizer, or a healthy snack, try my "Guiltless Nachos," made with all-natural ingredients. This recipe is so easy. I love to make it in the microwave and serve it ASAP.
Curried Lentils with Peppers & Onions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CLNJrxhLgQ Lentils are packed with plant-based protein (18 grams per 1 cup of cooked lentils) as well as a host of healthy vitamins and nutrients. "Curried Lentils with Peppers & Onions" is my favorite go-to recipe that I enjoy in a
Maryann’s Hummus
I enjoy hummus with freshly chopped veggies, as a dip with pita chips, in wraps, on my veggie burgers, with Falafel, and many other ways. One night I decided to make it and realized I was without tahini, so I
Vegan Antipasto
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFhe0aT1iY0 I grew up in a large Italian-Irish family on the East Coast. Like most families of Italian descent, we customarily enjoyed a delicious antipasto as the first course to our Sunday dinners.Typical antipasto trays include such ingredients as cured meats,
Bruschetta Pizza – For a Simple & Delicious Lunch or Dinner
Growing up in a large East Coast Italian-Irish family, at family gatherings, holidays and special occasions, we loved to enjoy a host of appetizers before the main meal event. Bruschetta, an Italian antipasto or starter dish, is made of a mix
Nelson DeMille & John Corey’s “Male Chauvanist Pigs in a Blanket”
A friend and #1 NY Times best-selling author Nelson DeMille recently sent me "The Mystery Writers of America Cookbook," which features a favorite recipe of one of Nelson's popular characters, John Corey. John’s recipe is humorously entitled, "Male Chauvinist Pigs