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
Vegetable Quinoa Cakes
On Sundays, at our house, we love to enjoy a breakfast that’s more like a brunch. Sometimes I’ll make hash browns or potato latkes to serve with scrambled eggs or an omelette. However, this inspiration for “Vegetable Quinoa Cakes” came
Low-Cal Pumpkin Pudding
At our house, we love everything pumpkin – from pumpkin bread, muffins and pancakes to pumpkin souffle, pumpkin pie, and even pumpkin spice tea…In fact, we love pumpkin so much, that I keep a large stash of organic pumpkin in
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
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
Lentils with Garlic, Onion & Sun-dried Tomato
My Lentils with Garlic, Onion & Sun-dried Tomato recipe is delicious and versatile! The lentils taste great in a pita sandwich or in a hummus wrap. I also love to serve it over grilled or baked cod or halibut, and/or
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,
Pumpkin Zucchini Latkes
October is the month of the PUMPKIN. Here's a simple recipe you can enjoy for breakfast (with eggs) or brunch (with a large green salad). I also love this dish with a little applesauce and cinnamon as a snack! Pumpkin
Carol’s Burgers with Caramelized Onions
Make this meal in under 30 minutes! My sister-in-law Carol shared this delicious recipe for hamburgers and caramelized onions. She served it with home made sweet potato fries and a simple grapefruit and avocado salad. The meal was so delicious