Lo-cal Fruit Crisp (no sugar added!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GinKG5Xg1d8&t=2s I love sweets, but I try to avoid processed sugar. The only sweetness you'll find in this simple and healthy recipe is from fresh fruit mixed with some delicious spices. (New updated recipe below from November 2020 adds walnuts and
Simple Daily Habits to Boost Your Well-Being and Stay Balanced
Photo Credit: Pexels Busy parents juggling work and wellness, caregivers managing everyone else’s needs, and professionals living in constant tabs-open mode often want well-being improvement but keep landing in the same loop: depleted on weekdays, catching up on weekends, and calling
Tuscan Farro & Green Salad
Several weeks ago, I went out to dinner with a group of friends and had a very tasty salad that I decided to recreate at home. You’ll love Tuscan Farro & Green Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette. Farro is high in
Lentil Meatballs
One of the things I LOVE to do when I’m not writing is creating healthy, delicious, and nutritious recipes, and I’m always looking for ways to invent NEW takes on best-loved dishes. Several nights a week, I enjoy MEATLESS MEALS, and
Lentil Tacos
Growing up, I loved cooking in the kitchen with my mom and Grandmother. My Grandmother Mary, being Italian, was an expert at making a host of delicious dishes, such as Eggplant Parmesan, Stuffed Peppers, Stuffed Artichokes, Pasta with Meatballs, and
Fresh Ways to Boost Your Everyday Mental and Emotional Wellness
Image via Magnific Busy parents juggling work and home, caregivers carrying extra responsibility, and professionals running on tight deadlines often know what “healthy” is, yet still end most days feeling stretched thin. The core tension is simple: mental and emotional wellness
SDL Podcast Author Talk Sacred Pens with Author Moira Noonan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9fhfbjmhIY The Simply Delicious Living® Podcast, Author Talk Sacred Pens, is hosted by award-winning author, screenwriter, producer, and lifestyle host Maryann Ridini Spencer. Maryann speaks with bestselling authors who help transform lives with their faith-filled writings, focusing on sacred values—Faith, Family,
Roasted Cauliflower Curry Soup
I enjoy soups any time of year for lunch or dinner. Every week, I make a large pot of soup with a vegetable broth base. Then I add roasted vegetables, herbs, and spices. This recipe for Roasted Cauliflower Curry Soup
Confidently Manage Your Creative Business and Keep Your Passion Alive
Post Main Photo by Vitaly Gariev For creative freelancers and indie creators running a small creative business, the hardest part often isn’t the work; it’s everything wrapped around it. Managing a creative business can feel like a constant tug-of-war between the
Easy Veggie Pasta
Being part Italian, I grew up in a household where we enjoyed pasta—in a multitude of varieties—at least twice weekly. As an author, screenplay writer, and lifestyle journalist, I’m always looking to create easy-to-make, delicious meals in minutes. My Easy Veggie Pasta
Roasted Veggie Salad Bowl
As an author, screenwriter, and producer, my days are extremely busy. So, when I break for lunch or think about dinner, I want to put together a meal that's nutritious, tastes good, and is easy to make. On Sundays, I