Tomato Bisque (made with coconut milk!)
For lunch, or an easy dinner, this delicious rich tomato bisque made with coconut milk (no cream!) and hints of fresh rosemary and basil is simply sublime! Pair it with a tuna sandwich on whole wheat toast or a simple
Tequila Grilled Salmon Salad
Eating fresh fruits and veggies in season that you purchase locally is good for your health, stimulates the local economy, and helps your community's sustainability. In this Sustainable Ventura News segment, I catch up with Chef Luis Martinez at the
71 Palm’s Fresh Summer Salad
In addition to hosting/producing "Simply Delicious Living," Maryann produces/reports for "Sustainable Ventura News,"(healthy & sustainable living topics) and in this news segment she takes a trip to a Certified Farmer's Market with 71 Palm Restaurant's (Ventura, Ca) Chef Didier to
Lemon Lime Chicken Pita with Hummus
[tube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6qlp3Bi_ek[/tube] Lemon Lime Chicken Pita with Middle Eastern Hummus Cooking with fresh fruits and veggies is a fantastic way to get the most nutrients from your food. Eating farm to table is also extremely flavorful! Here’s a simple recipe you can make
Roasted Veggie Salad with Mango Coconut Purée
Roasted Veggie Salad with Mango Coconut Purée Salads are a great way to enjoy a variety of leafy greens and nutritious veggies. This salad has a blend of super foods that taste delicious when combined with a fresh mango coconut purée.
Italian Chopped Salad
I recently have fallen in love with chopped salads. OMG! If it's on the menu, I order it. It's also become my go-to lunch served by itself and/or with a dollop of tuna or egg salad, or a piece of
Roasted Red Potato Salad with Chicken Sausage
[tube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUCTJjiPG9Q[/tube] During the summer months, packing a picnic lunch to enjoy by the ocean or another picturesque site is a great way to kick back and relax with family and friends. My husband and I love to enjoy this favorite summer
Curry Chicken Salad
I love hot Chicken Curry for dinner over a bed of jasmine rice. However, one night I was in the mood for a cold salad that had the delicious taste of curry. This recipe is so simple and tasty and
Let’s do Lunch at the Village Kitchen Shoppe
A few weeks ago, my amazing friend author, Barbara Berg (RingShui.com), treated me to a fabulous cooking class and lunch at the Village Kitchen Shoppe in the picturesque and quaint downtown area of Glendora, Ca. The store is charming, warm and
Grilled Eggplant, Cheese & Roasted Pepper Panini
[tube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwNl90eejE4[/tube] In Italy, the word PANINO, means a sandwich made from bread other than sliced bread such as ciabatta or baguette. The panino is also filled with deli ingredients such as ham, cheese, salami and other food and served warm after