“What’s your favorite meal to cook?” I get asked all the time and I never know what to say. I eat everything and pride myself on having no “food prejudices” – but I change out my recipes seasonally, based on what I’m writing about, or based on some ingredient in a restaurant meal I might have admired.

Create sweet memories this July 4th for family and friends with delightful desserts that are tempting yet light. DOWNLOAD my latest digital booklet NOW!

Last week, I had an invigorating conversation about lifestyle, old world cooking, and health with Editor Ryan Sloane of DineAndCook.com – listen to our chat about traditional cooking practices and the emotional side of eating, as well as the making of the book.

Check out yesterday’s TV segment appearing on Chicago’s WGN CW Network. I prepared a delicious Blueberry Cobbler with Yogurt Topping and Ricotta Strawberry Shortcake Parfaits while chatting with host Dina Bair about healthy summer desserts.

Slightly altering directions for a recipe and improving its presentation can make almost any dish entertaining-worthy. Check out my latest ideas for skewering and sandwiching…

Recent efforts to reduce salt content in foods might be harder for some to swallow – literally. LiveScience just published new research involving supertasters and what this meant for their levels of salt consumption.

I’d like to bust one of the greatest health myths out there: Eating healthy takes a lot more work than eating poorly! I’ll admit that making an elaborate meal can be more time consuming compared to a trip to the take-out window. That said, in the ten minutes it takes you to drive to that fast food joint, you could have a meal that’s doubly good…

Last week, I co-hosted a barbeque at my friend Steve’s, and I wanted to make something special for dessert that I wouldn’t have to cut or serve, something that people could eat with their fingers, something other than cookies or brownies.

Did you know that people who lower calorie intake can dramatically boost immune function? That’s what an intriguing article from the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at Tufts University covers.

Want to start off the summer by eating better so you can not only enjoy the dishes you love but maintain that summer slim all year around? Then check out my fabulous selection of tips that anyone can use…

The holiday season is a wonderful opportunity to connect with friends and family, and to celebrate and share the big and small events of the year. If you love entertaining, but wonder how to pull it off smoothly, download my latest digital booklet on Healthy Holiday Entertaining with how-to tips and recipes for five holiday cookies...