Quick Cumin Scented Black Beans
Another dish that I made for Mama Gena! This is a simple way to add a punch to your black beans. It’s great for a taco,...
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Ultimate Guacamole 2009 Edition
When I was honored to cook for the one and only Mama Gena, this was the recipe that I used! Now, that was back in 2009, and...
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Mediterranean Red Snapper
A recipe I improvised for a dinner party for my brother and about 30 of his friends in South Beach! Mediterranean Red...
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7 Best Cookbooks For Your Holiday Baskets!
My Must-Have Cookbook List: Holidays 2017 Holiday Shopping season is certainly here! Sometimes it can feel overwhelming when we...
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Ottolenghi’s Gingerbread Cake with Brandied Apples
Ottolenghi Cookbooks are a Staple Like most writers have troves of books, most chefs have a vast collection of cookbooks. In...
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Savory Butternut Squash & Wild Mushroom Bread Pudding
I wanted to try something new to substitute for stuffing this year, so I turned to a savory bread pudding instead. This is a...
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FALL IN LOVE: VEGAN CHILI!
Healthy Hearty Vegan Chili in an Instant…Pot! You can imagine a nice Texan girl like myself loves a good, hearty chili! Of...
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PERFECT PEAR & PISTACHIO SALAD
The perfect fall salad takes the ingredients of the season and puts them together in perfect harmony–much like a beautiful...
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The Best Pumpkin Soup Ever!
Growing up in Texas, I never really experienced the change in seasons like on the East Coast. In Fall, I love the crisp air, the...
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AN END OF SUMMER FISH FEAST
These days it’s important that we all disconnect from time to time and enjoy some self-care. One of the best ways that I know...
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Asian Braised Brisket
This time of year, you can feel Fall in the air; the shorter days and crisp nights. It’s hard to believe how quickly the...
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RESET, REJUVENATE, REPLENISH!
Hippocrates Health Institute I love the life of a foodie… tastings, wonderful restaurants, traveling, new food...
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