Dinner Planner – Week of July 29, 2024

Cooking class subscribers, the new August class is being uploaded on August 1 and you are going to love it! Stay tuned!  You might notice I am adding lighter foods and quick-cooking recipes to the dinner planner during the heart of the summer.  That’s how I change my eating in accordance with the seasons.  We […]

Dinner Planner – Week of July 8, 2024

I hope you are having a relaxing and enjoyable holiday weekend.  We spent a lovely couple days with friends in Montecito and had 2 out of 3 kids with us, so I was on Cloud 9!  I loved seeing so many Flag Cookies this week on IG.  Thanks for tagging me!  Back to cooking – […]

Dinner Planner – Week of July 1, 2024

So much happening here this week!  First of all, the July cooking class will be uploaded on Monday.  Here’s the delicious and healthy summer menu: Grilled Steak & Veggie Kabobs  Grilled Portobello “Steak” Sandwiches Salad with Melon “Carpaccio” Farro Salad with Roasted Jalapeño Dressing  Mixed Berry Pie with Ginger Streusel and Press-in Crust  Also, it […]

The Best Sicilian Pasta Con Le Sarde Recipe 

 Savor the flavors of Sicily with this Pasta con le Sarde recipe, featuring sardines, fennel, raisins, and pine nuts, all tossed with long pasta in a rich, aromatic sauce.      What is Pasta con le Sarde (Sardine Pasta Recipe)   Pasta con le sarde is a traditional Sicilian dish that combines the flavors of […]

Dinner Planner – Week of June 17, 2024

My daughter Anna is home for a week and she said, “I just want to come home and open the fridge and see all the food.” LOL I will not let her be disappointed. For most people, kids are out of school and summer is in full swing.  I am shifting from warm soups to […]