Crispy Baked Chicken Wings with Orange Saffron Sticky Sauce

Crispy Baked Chicken Wings with Orange Saffron Sticky Sauce

“Honey, we need to make an orange saffron chicken wing. It’ll be so good. Here, try this.” That bite of gelato was the inspiration for this recipe for Crispy Baked Chicken Wings with Orange Saffron Sticky Sauce was born. Now you might be thinking ‘how 

Moroccan Spiced Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Wraps (Vegan Option)

Moroccan Spiced Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Wraps (Vegan Option)

Sooooo, what do you make when you buy the biggest head of cauliflower you’ve ever seen? For starters, Moroccan Spiced Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Wraps with a Sriracha Aioli. This recipe is 100% addicted and keeps you coming back for more. Plus, it’s so freaking 

Kale Salad with Apple and Persimmon and a Zesty Lemon Dressing

Kale Salad with Apple and Persimmon and a Zesty Lemon Dressing

Okay, I’m just going to say it! Massaging kale to make it tender for kale salad is 100% silly. Instead, save the massage for yourself and make my Kale Salad with Apple and Persimmon tossed with a Lemon Dressing. I created this salad for a 

Mandilli (Handkerchief) Pasta with Ricotta, Pesto and Spicy Red Sauce (Vegetarian)

Mandilli (Handkerchief) Pasta with Ricotta, Pesto and Spicy Red Sauce (Vegetarian)

After posting a photo of my homemade Mandilli (Handkerchief) Pasta, with Ricotta, Pesto and Spicy Red Sauce, I received a lot of requests for the recipe. So, after switching a few things around on my blogging calendar, here it is. This dish is all about the 

Roasted Delicata Squash, Kale and Black Bean Tacos

Roasted Delicata Squash, Kale and Black Bean Tacos

I’m going vegetarian and gluten-free in this episode of BETTER YOU. And I’ll be very surprised if you miss the meat in this taco. Roasted Delicata Squash, Kale and Black Bean Tacos with Smoked Spanish Paprika and Chili Aioli is on the menu today. As a 

Brussels Sprout, Apple and Walnut Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette

Brussels Sprout, Apple and Walnut Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette

It’s the season of delicious and delightful treats. The trick is not being naughty and overindulging in all the yummy treats. Easier said than done. Recent research from Associated British Foods determines that the average American eats around 7,000 calories on Christmas day. That’s not counting 

SSC’s 13-Day Holiday Challenge, Day 6: Authentic Tamale and Enchilada Sauce

SSC’s 13-Day Holiday Challenge, Day 6: Authentic Tamale and Enchilada Sauce

Traditionally, Mexican and Latin women gather over the holiday seasons and make tamales. The tradition has carried over in the West and SouthWest USA, including Colorado, New Mexico and Texas. Share this wonderful tradition with all your friends and family by giving a DIY tamale and 

Roasted Pork Pancakes with Apple, Carrot and Jalapeno Slaw and Hard Cider Drizzle

Roasted Pork Pancakes with Apple, Carrot and Jalapeno Slaw and Hard Cider Drizzle

Are you ready for some Roasted Pork Pancakes with Apple, Radish and Jalapeno Slaw and Hard Cider Drizzle on Winter Squash Pancakes? This is one EXCITING recipe. Savory, sweet, spicy, full of FLAVOR that your taste buds are going to LOVE. I mean you just 

Our Adventures of Food and Cooking in Italy

Our Adventures of Food and Cooking in Italy

I have to apologize for being absence the last couples of weeks, I was in Italy enjoying the Italian life, wine and food with my handsome hubby. I’m just going to mention seasonal food, daily fresh markets for bread, meat, seafood and fruits and veggies, truffles, 

Smoky Tomato Bacon Jam

Smoky Tomato Bacon Jam

Figuring out what to do with 22 pounds of organic tomatoes before they go bad is always part of the fun of cooking and enjoying the awesome flavors of summer through the winter. Hubby is a little perplexed that I felt the need to buy