Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Winter Beets
I can’t get enough veggies and when it comes to fresh, organic Brussels sprouts and winter beets, our family loves to enjoy them roasted as a dinner side, tossed in pasta, in a salad, and/or even with a tofu scramble
Curb Holiday Food Waste with Green Stew
Many of you may know that in addition to Simply Delicious Living, and writing novels, I work as a lifestyle reporter. One of my beats is reporting environmental news (for print & TV). For this Sustainable Ventura News segment (BELOW),
Sweet Potato & Cranberry Farro Salad
Farro is a delicious grain made of a the grains from different wheat species and has a delicious taste and a crunchy, nutty texture. It’s often used in Italian cuisine and this recipe is great to serve as a side
Simple Pear Galette
Last night I picked some pears off the pear trees on our farm and made a simple pear galette. My husband, who likes to beekeep, harvested some honey (dark and delicious from all the avocados), and a dollop of the
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts
At the holidays, vegetable and potato sides are often the “stars” of the meal. Here’s a simply delicious side that’s healthy and nutritious and so easy to make! It goes well with a meat or fish dish, and you can
Sweet Potato Puree
My "Sweet Potato Puree" goes great with a meat or fish entrée -- especially during the holiday season! As a matter of fact, for Thanksgiving, it's become one of the Spencer family's traditional holiday recipes! Its texture is so rich,
All-Natural Coconut Pudding
In my quest for an organic, all-natural pudding, that’s not from a box or plastic container, I’ve been testing out various recipes and finally came up with a mix that is simply delicious and guilt-free. Coconut Pudding topped with Fresh Fruit
All-Natural Banana Strawberry Sorbet
YUMMY! Is all I can say about this heavenly, smooth, creamy, dreamy (and healthy!) dessert made with fresh, frozen fruit and coconut or almond milk! All-Natural Banana Strawberry Sorbet Save Print Author: Maryann
Banana Pineapple Bread
Banana bread is fantastic with eggs for breakfast, for a snack, or with afternoon tea. This particular recipe is extremely satisfying because the bread is so moist with lots of great texture and crunch, tasting of pineapple, banana, with a
Cranberry Apple Crisp
Cranberry Apple Crisp is a delicious way to say "I love you!" this Valentine's Day. A combination of sweet apples, slightly tart fresh cranberries (or dark cherries or blueberries if you don't have fresh or frozen cranberries available), crunchy oats