As you can see by the photo of the remnants of my mom's birthday cake, I am a much better cook than I am a baker. The decadent homemade dark chocolate cake with dark chocolate ganache and organic raspberries wasn't the most gorgeous thing my son Nick and I ever created . . . but it sure did taste ...
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Caprese Salad on a Stick Trick
The next time you have just a few minutes before guests arrive, try the caprese salad on a stick trick. I saw this in a magazine a few weeks ago, and it was a lifesaver the other evening. Just thread grape or cherry tomatoes, perline mozzarella balls, and basil leaves on a skewer, douse with a ...
Boca Improves its Chik’n Patties
My son and I just had Boca's Original Chik'n Meatless Patties for lunch. He's had them a couple of times, but this was the first time I'd tasted them. Our verdict? Pretty darn good! I like that they are vegan, made with non-GMO soy, have no cholesterol, and deliver 11 grams of protein in just 160 ...
How to Cut Up a Mango
It's mango season and I love to use them when available. I wrote about my Mango Blueberry Pudding recipe a couple of days ago and realized I left out details on how to cut up a mango. I’m always amazed to find that some people don’t know how to cut a mango, so here are the steps (in excruciating ...
Mango Blueberry Pudding
Looking for a light, super-easy, no-bake dessert that uses colorful summer fruits and can be easily made ahead of time? I concocted this recipe a couple of months ago and was surprised at how good it was. Even my son (who is emphatically not a tofu fan) liked it! Since organic mangoes and ...
Mint Pesto – a Refreshing Alternative to Traditional Pesto
My mint was looking long, leggy, and desperately overgrown yesterday. I decided to cut it back and see what a mint-basil pesto tasted like. To my surprise, I thought it was a refreshing alternative to our traditional pesto genovese.I used about a cup of mint leaves and a 1/2 cup of basil, and ...
Caribbean Grilled Chicken, Corn and Mango Salad
If you are looking for a super easy main dish salad for a hot summer evening, look no further! This colorful protein-rich dish makes good use of fresh sweet corn, as well as red pepper, celery, red onion, and juicy mangos. The only cooking involved is the three minutes it takes to sauté the ...
My Triple Citrus Flan is Featured in Chic Galleria
The July 4th issue of Chic Galleria features my colorful Triple Citrus Flan, enhanced with strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and pomegranate arils. This delicious desert is low fat and gluten free and would be a perfect desert for your July 4th celebration. The flan is quick to make, but ...
