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
Curried Veggie Rice
Curry powder, turmeric, ginger, and cardamom are all wonderful spices with anti-oxidant properties. "Food is Medicine" as my husband always says, so you always want to make sure you're eating simply healthy & delicious! This recipe is inspired by The Plumeria
Curried Lentils & Hummus Wrap (PBS-TV, VenturaCountyStar.com)
In my new novel, "Lady in the Window," (SelectBooks) my main character Kate Grace loves to frequent The Plumeria Café (a fictitious café found in the book and on my blog at SimplyDeliciousLiving.com) located in beautiful Hanalei, Kauai. Here's a
Simple Shrimp Scampi
I love to whip up this dish for a romantic dinner with my husband, or when guest drop by unexpectedly. It's simple, delicious and elegant. To make this dish gluten-free, just substitute gluten-free pasta. You can find this recipe in
Curried Turkey Meatballs
One Christmas holiday season when my family and I visited Lake Tahoe, we went out for dinner one evening and enjoyed the most delicious Indian pita sandwich. The Indian spiced-flavored meat was so fantastic that I had to figure out
Kate’s Orzo Salad (PBS-TV, VenturaCountyStar.com)
In addition to my passion for cooking, if you don’t already know this about me, I have a passion for writing – everything from screenplays, to television, cookbooks, newspapers, and magazines…and in Spring 2017, my first novel, "Lady in the
Cajun Cornflake Chicken
Cajun Cornflake Chicken Save Print Author: Maryann Ridini Spencer Ingredients 6 boneless, skinless organic chicken tenders or thin breasts 2 c. Nature’s Path Heritage Flakes 1 c. Italian-style breadcrumbs
Herb Chicken with Tomato, Spinach & Basil
After a busy day at the office or filming on location, when I get home, I’m always looking for quick, easy and great tasting recipes that I can whip up in 30 minutes or less. Here’s a recipe that’s one of