Lentil Meatballs
One of the things I LOVE to do when I’m not writing is creating healthy, delicious, and nutritious recipes, and I’m always looking for ways to invent NEW takes on best-loved dishes. Several nights a week, I enjoy MEATLESS MEALS, and
Tuscan Farro & Green Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Several weeks ago, I went out to dinner with a group of friends and had a very tasty salad that I decided to recreate at home. I changed the ingredients a bit to make the recipe my own, and the
Lentil Tacos
Growing up, I loved cooking in the kitchen with my mom and Grandmother. My Grandmother Mary, being Italian, was an expert at making a host of delicious dishes, such as Eggplant Parmesan, Stuffed Peppers, Stuffed Artichokes, Pasta with Meatballs, and
Roasted Cauliflower Curry Soup
I enjoy soups any time of year for lunch or dinner. Every week, I make a large pot of soup with a vegetable broth base. Then I add roasted vegetables, herbs, and spices. This recipe for Roasted Cauliflower Curry Soup
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
Mediterranean Flatbread Pizza
I love pizza! Who doesn't? Normally, I enjoy a Margherita Pizza or a Flatbread pizza made with simple, healthy ingredients such as tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil. Recently, for a change of pace, I decided to mix things up a
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
Healthy Veggie Salad Bowl
For lunch or dinner, I enjoy eating my vegetables as a side or in my salad. Recently, I dined out with a friend and ordered a lunch bowl that was filled with lots of delicious vegetables alongside organic grains. It
Black Bean, Cheese & Pepper Quesadilla
My family recently gathered on Long Island, New York's Gold Coast, to enjoy a multi-generational reunion. We had a fantastic time boating, visiting the many picturesque vineyards on the North Fork (where I've set my Lavender Hill Cove novels), and