Maryann’s Simple Pasta Sauce
A tasty tomato sauce is fantastic over pasta, chicken, tofu, or veggies. It can also be used when making a homemade pizza, a casserole, and a host of other dishes. In the past, when I was on a time crunch,
Chickpea & Black Bean Burgers
Sometimes there’s no better comfort food than a burger and fries. Here’s my take on a yummy burger using a host of nutritious veggies and delicious spices with the taste and texture to rival your favorite “meat” burger. Chickpea & Black
Garden Veggie Salad
This simple, healthy meal is great for lunch or dinner. It's made with lots of fresh garden veggies and spices. Serve it with tofu, chicken or fish.
Gram and Gramp’s Baked Stuffed Peppers
My Grandma Mary and Grandpa Leo loved onions & peppers — with eggs for breakfast or mixed together with other yummy ingredients and baked in the oven in a pepper shell. This is my take on this beloved family recipe.
Jennifer’s Salad
Whenever I visit my brother, sister-in-law, and nieces, we always have such a great time. One of our favorite activities is sitting around the family table, enjoying a lovingly prepared dinner and great conversation. In this video, I share one
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
Spiralized Veggie Pasta – Guiltless & Delicious!
This "Spiralized Veggie Pasta" is a great solution to eating pasta without the carbs and enjoying guiltless second helpings! This recipe is inspired by The Plumeria Café (featured in the novel, "Lady in the Window" by Maryann Ridini Spencer (2017,
Veggie Pasta
After a busy day, and when my husband is working, sometimes I just want to unwind over an easy dinner while I watch a good movie. Here’s my go-to pasta. I like to make it meatless. Research shows that eating
Mandarin Chicken with Walnuts
Radio Personality (and my neighbor!) Kim Pagano recently visited me in my kitchen during a taping of Simply Delicious Living. We had a blast! You can make "Mandarin Chicken with Walnuts," for a yummy, easy-to-make lunch or dinner in 30 minutes
Tex Mex Salad
For a simply delicious lunch or dinner (or side salad) that you can whip up in under 30 minutes, try this Tex Mex Salad. You can serve it with shrimp, chicken or fish and it's tasty with or without a