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
Maryann Ridini Spencer wins “Author of the Year” for Christian Fiction
On Saturday, October 4, 2025, Author, Screenwriter, and Producer Maryann Ridini Spencer won "Author of the Year" in the category of Christian Fiction at the 2025 International Impact Book Awards Black Tie Gala, which took place at 7:00 pm at
Mango Coconut Muffins
Spending time in Kauai and the Hawaiian Islands while writing my Kate Grace novels, I came up with the idea for The Plumeria Café, which my character Kate frequents. My Mango Coconut Muffins are inspired by the Islands and "Living
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
Lemon Artichoke and Nut Pasta
One of my favorite go-to pastas is this Lemon Artichoke and Nut Pasta. It's packed with flavor, texture, and nutrition. Make it in under 30 minutes, and it's great hot or cold. Serve it as a main course or as
Eat Your Veggies Coloring Book for Kids!
I'm excited to announce a book I put together (keeping with the Simply Delicious Living brand!). It's a children's coloring book for ages 1-5 entitled EAT YOUR VEGGIES! It teaches kids about vegetables, where they come from, and how they
Roasted Sweet Potato & Veggie Salad
After a busy day spent writing at my desk, I like to create simple, healthy and delicious recipes for dinner. The inspiration for this delectable salad was leftovers with the key crunchy ingredients being leftover sweet potatoes that I
SIMPLY DELICIOUS LIVING SPOTLIGHT: Palm Desert Food & Wine 2025
The Palm Desert Food & Wine 2025 took place March 20-23, 2025 at the picturesque Gardens on El Paseo, attending the Palm Desert Food & Wine 2025 event presented by Agua Caliente Casinos. On Saturday, March 22, Simply Delicious Living's Maryann
Springs Salad with Avocado, Sweet Potato Croutons & Balsamic Glaze
I used to think that salads were just iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and croutons, which you enjoyed as a side dish or only at the start of a meal.However, I eventually learned they could be so much more by adding