Whole shrimp in shell served in Croatia. The Mediterranean diet is light on red meat and heavier with seafood and plant protein. “Big Shrimp” as the restaurants in Croatia called them in English, were everywhere in Rovinj. Sometimes with just the tail in the shell or...

This is the creamiest most delicious Greek salad dressing you’ll ever taste! While vacationing in Rovinj, Croatia, I enjoyed a crunchy Greek salad topped with a thinned out aioli recipe. And here is the aioli recipe that I’ve come up with! My friends and...

While vacationing in Rovinj, Croatia, I enjoyed the most satisfying, crunchy Greek salad. It had a lot of the same ingredients you’d find in an American Greek salad, plus more! My friends and husband rave about it. 4 handfuls baby arugula 1 medium red bell pepper,...

The beautiful balance of sweet, sour, and salty tastes comes through in this simple orzo salad recipe. You might want to make a double batch and enjoy leftovers the next day like I do, since hearty spinach stands up to the light POM Wonderful...

Replace white breadcrumbs in breading with pistachios, which add fiber, protein, and a delicious, savory crunch. Wonderful Pistachios No Shells are convenient and help you get dinner on the table even faster. To chop the nuts quickly, place them in a repurposed plastic produce...

These tasty low-carb salmon cakes are ready in about 30 minutes! With creamy Dijon sauce, this recipe is a perfect way to welcome the month of May. Whether you’re following keto or some other low-carb diet, or just looking to eat some yummy salmon patties,...

This deviled egg bar made with classic deviled eggs is a fun, interactive menu item with something for everyone, from kids to adults. The deviled eggs are made with simple ingredients, including avocado oil mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Deviled Egg Bar 6 eggs 2-3 tablespoons...

Have your seven-layer dip and eat it too, with significantly less saturated fat and calories. This dip is as healthy as eating a salad, but tastes like your indulging big time, with black beans, Greek yogurt, and avocado. Cumin-Chili Spiced Seven-Layer Bean Dip 2 (14-ounce) cans...

As a chef, I am all about indulging on irresistible, homemade holiday fare. I munch on the sugar cookies, sip the homemade eggnog, and dig into my husband’s preparation of biscuits and gravy on Christmas morning. Since I’m in charge of Christmas Day dinner,...

This recipe of mine is the most requested by friends and family. I have been preparing this roasted beef tenderloin recipe for many years, perfecting it during my stint as a private chef. My mother-in-law began the beef tenderloin Christmas tradition, and I’ve been...