I was interviewed by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition to answer the question, how can we make meals healthy, nutritious, AND kid-friendly delicious? Here is what I had to say: ... Read More »
Archives for November 2022
Grilled Orange Herb Chicken
Fresh orange juice, olive oil and herbes de Provence (a combination of thyme, rosemary, marjoram, lavender, oregano) seep through these organic chicken breasts grilled to perfection! So simple, so tender and so juicy, it's a cinch to make and it's delicious every time. You can grill it on your BBQ outside in the summer but it's just as easy to grill inside in the cold ... Read More »
Metric Conversions
I have been honored to have so many of you make my recipes all the way from your overseas kitchens! First of all, I would like to say thank you, I just LOVE IT!! To make it a little easier on you, I have added this new feature where you will find a growing list of my recipes converted to the metric system. To that end, let me introduce you to Culinary Nutrition ... Read More »
Cuisinicity Video: Potato Tortilla
A most suspenseful video footage: will I be able to turn the tortilla over successfully or will it splatter shamefully onto my counter?.... You'll just have to watch for yourself! Click here for the recipe! ... Read More »
What’s a Healthy Diet?
We Know What a Healthy Diet Is! Now can we stop arguing about it? My husband elaborates a little here! ... Read More »
Cuisinicity Video: Apple Almond Cobbler
No question this is one-take-only raw footage! I fumble with the very first words out of my mouth: "Ahmpen Almond cobbler"....say what?! I keep going anyway; I am not even phased when I bonk my head on the pretty scale hanging from the ceiling, you know that was coming...I think my idol Julia Child would be so proud! I love this cobbler during the apple picking season, ... Read More »
Cuisinicity Video: Silky Chocolate Pudding (Vegan)
I just could NOT wait to show you how incredibly easy it is to make this recipe!! Remember this is unedited footage (of course!) so you can time it for yourself: No fuss, all in one blender and oh my GOODNESS so delicious!! Amazing really, it may taste like a luscious creamy decadent dessert, but in fact, it is a power snack filled with nutrients for the kids (OK ... Read More »
Cuisinicity Video: Whole Wheat Boule
This is a dense whole wheat bread that you'll love to sink your teeth into--YUM! It's so easy to make too...even Barli and Bramble were in on it (I wonder where Zouzou was!)-Watch! Click here for the recipe! ... Read More »
Cuisinicity Video: Tuscan Shrimp with Beans over Polenta
A simple down-to-earth dish with a rich Tuscan flavor that is easy to make and.... very forgiving, as you'll see for yourself right in my kitchen (HAHAHA!!). The white wine, fresh tomatoes, baby spinach and cannellini beans are just delightful with shrimp served over polenta: Que c'est bon! Visit my Tuscan Shrimp with Beans over Polenta recipe page to get the exact ... Read More »
Cooking with (cartoon) Kids!
I made this video ages ago for Connecticut PBS and just found it again! I am making a beautiful rainbow pizza with my friend Lucy! It was true then, and it is true now: Food can taste good and also be good for you at the same time...how cool is that?!! ... Read More »















