As a child of the 1980s, I was captivated by Japanese culture. From the Karate Kid movies (Ralph Macchio=swoon) to Atari to Japanese...

Who doesn't love Mexican food? Saucy and meaty and full of fresh flavor, it is a universally adored cuisine for good reason. As a kid...

If you think your mom makes the very best meatballs you ever had you are absolutely right. So does mine. All moms do. It's their thing....

You've probably heard the expression, "friends are like flowers in the garden of life." It's been printed on greeting cards and...

Sometimes a salad for dinner is just the right thing to do. Especially now when the temperatures are high and our collective moods are...

I just read a quote that spoke directly to my soul. "Once you realize that you don't need a special occasion to have cake, the second...

Getting out of our homes and back to everyday life is a dream most of us can't yet realize. Even as restrictions are eased in some parts...

First, let me start by sincerely apologizing to my Latina friends. I was totally craving some amazing Picadillo - a simple, saucy ground...

We've been enjoying a lot more comfort food these days than we usually do. It just feels good to eat carbs. Scientifically speaking,...

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This is my new favorite recipe. And that says a lot, because I've been cooking non-stop for the past six weeks and we've had lots of...

I think we're all going a little bananas right now. From being confined to our homes to the constant stream of disheartening and...

It is WARM in southern California right now, and our evening temps are perfect for dinner outdoors. Imagine delicious lighter fare, a...

Homemade Bolognese sauce is one of life's greatest pleasures. Slow simmered and packed with aromatic veggies, beef (or pork or veal or a...

Last Sunday we were lucky to enjoy a lovely Easter dinner. Even though it was only the four of us around the table, we ate a good meal...

While scrolling through my Facebook feed yesterday I stumbled upon a Chowhound article about the most popular takeout orders in each...

April 15th is a day most Americans have circled on their calendars. It's tax day, at least it used to be before the great pandemic, but...

Boy do I miss restaurants. Sincerely I do. Like, the real, visceral way you miss someone special to you and your heart just aches. ...

Easter came and went in our house with anything but the typical fanfare. Instead of running down the stairs to discover the Easter...

Today is Good Friday, and that means we Catholics are fasting. In keeping with the spirit of the day, I'm not posting a recipe. ...