Veggies & Pesto Quinoa
During a recent patio lunch with friends, I fell in love with sautéed veggies over quinoa. So the next day, I recreated the dish my way and topped it with an ingredient that took over the top — fresh pesto.
Guiltless Nachos – Healthy Comfort Food
When you're looking to enjoy some comfort food, a delicious appetizer, or a healthy snack, try my "Guiltless Nachos," made with all-natural ingredients. This recipe is so easy. I love to make it in the microwave and serve it ASAP.
Curried Lentils with Peppers & Onions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CLNJrxhLgQ Lentils are packed with plant-based protein (18 grams per 1 cup of cooked lentils) as well as a host of healthy vitamins and nutrients. "Curried Lentils with Peppers & Onions" is my favorite go-to recipe that I enjoy in a
Lo-Carb Zucchini Lasagna
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68OMJr-pqMc Growing up in a large Italian-Irish family, we enjoyed all types of cuisine — especially Italian-inspired. Here's my favorite HACK for lasagna — Lo-Carb Zucchini Lasagna. It's also Vegan. Lo-Carb Zucchini Lasagna (Vegan) all the delicious goodness of traditional lasagna without the carbs Maryann's Simple
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,
Maryann’s Hummus
I enjoy hummus with freshly chopped veggies, as a dip with pita chips, in wraps, on my veggie burgers, with Falafel, and many other ways. One night I decided to make it and realized I was without tahini, so I
Dried Fruit & Date Biscotti
Enjoy this recipe with morning coffee, afternoon tea, or after dinner as dessert. My “Dried Fruit & Nut Biscotti” is made with all natural ingredients and NO granulated sugar! For “dunkers,” it holds its shape when you submerge in coffee,
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
Lo-Cal Apple Blueberry Crisp
As a novelist, freelance journalist, and screenwriter, I’m usually at my desk after my morning walk. I break for lunch around noon, then usually around 4:00 pm. To mix up my day, I get creative in another way by playing
The Paradise Table: Best Book Awards 2020 Finalist in Multicultural and Inspirational Fiction Categories
"The Paradise Table" just named a FINALIST in the Best Book Awards 2020 "Multicultural" and "Inspirational" Fiction Categories. Available hardcover, paperback & eBbook: https://amzn.to/33bApeM