Empenadas ...more

April 15, 2009

These recipes ares reprinted with permission from Healthy Soul Food Recipes, Copyright © 2008 by the American Heart Association. ($3.99 www.shoppower.org). ...more

September 8, 2008

Who doesn't love a picnic? A well-packed basket of goodies to share on a blanket under a big, blue sky is the definition of ease. Add the love of your life and some chilled bubbly, and the divas would be hard-pressed to improve upon that perfection. ...more

July 16, 2008

Now that tomatoes have been declared safe to eat, it's time to dig in and enjoy. ...more

July 3, 2008

Where are the pickled peppers that Peter Piper picked? In the fridge, of course, longing to grace something other than a sub and appeal to your creative sense of nosh. ...more

May 6, 2008

lick your fingers and refuse to share this diva-licious version of sloppy Joes, the spicy, sweet goo spilling out of buttery toasted Cuban bread. Or pile the sauced meat on an old-fashioned white bun for sloppy-joy time travel back to school days of lunchroom ladies and plastic trays. ...more

January 23, 2008

It's the time to shop 'til you drop, decorate like Martha and effortlessly entertain your in-laws with a knockout holiday "do," perfect nails and festive, sparkling attire. A nervous breakdown is tempting, but who has time? ...more

December 19, 2007

SUNDAY (Family) Make family day extra-special with grilled lamb kebabs with peaches (see recipe). Serve the lamb with couscous, asparagus, a romaine salad and multigrain bread. For dessert, top angel food cake with fat-free strawberry ice cream and fresh strawberries. ...more

October 17, 2007

When you can't stand the heat, chill out with this garden of earthly delights zapped with a burst of fresh lime and a dissident drop or two of heat. ...more

September 5, 2007