Fettuccine with Olive Oil, Garlic, and Red Pepper Flakes

I am a big fan of pasta and olive oil thanks to my Italian mama. Many nights our plates would have a side dish…

Calamari with Peperoncini Sauce

Texas Chuck Wagon Pinto Beans

This dish is all about FLAVOR. San Antonio and Ft. Worth are my two favorite places to be when in Texas. This recipe was inspired by some dining…

Chicken Soup to Live For!

Common, nourishing, fast & easy - unbelievably fragrant, a dish anyone can make and serve. This is a soup, "to live for"! A perfect 'comfort food'.…

Tempeh Sandwich (Mock BLT)

Tempeh is a unique meat replacement – made from soy beans, a single serving has 12 grams of protein. Tempeh can be purchased in the organic…

Bok Choy Sauteed with Garlic & Ginger

Bok Choy is a member of the cabbage family and is loaded with vitamins A and C. This leafy green vegetable is…

Garbanzo Bean Soup

This garbanzo bean soup is very nourishing and quite easy to prepare. It has a tomato based broth using tomato paste. This is one of the first…

Garlic Herbed Sweet Potatoes

TRY THIS AT EASTER - it is a signature dish! It is sweet and savory with fresh herbs, dairy products and chicken broth. This is a North…

Cilantro Walnut Pesto & Alexia Fries

I made this Cilantro Walnut Pesto for years. You can see it from my old post here. I realized that I haven't…

Shrimp & Scallops Salad in Wine Reduction Sauce

This recipe is an adaptation from a local restaurant near my house called Cafe Gianni's. In fact Chef Gianni…