I come from a long line of chefs. My dad and his dad (my grandfather) are my culinary idols, with their effortless ability to transform a can of beans into a meal for six. (Okay, maybe not one can, but you get the gist.) They have the skills necessary to take a few simple ingredients and transform them…

A good breakfast is a great way to start your day. Sure green smoothies are great, but sometimes on a Saturday or Sunday you just want a nice hearty, diner-like breakfast. When I wasn’t a gluten-free vegan, one of my favorite breakfast meals were scrambled eggs and toast. Now, in this new dietary…

Making a different chicken dish every time to avoid boredom can be tasking. With this tasty mix of herbs, white wine, and a few more ingredients, you will have a new favorite. This can be done with a whole chicken cut-up but I personally like the thighs because they are easier to remove the skin to…

Want to try something fun this weekend? Of the many tropical fruits and vegetables, one of my favorites is Platanos (Plantains). I have a love for both the sweet, highly ripened type and the green, unripened variety often prepared savory with garlic and salt. Plantains are from the banana family, however,…

Potato salad is one of the most popular side dishes for cookouts and parties but with the low-carb craze, potatoes have been given a bad rap. Since potato salad usually requires the use of mayonnaise, it is not a good choice for the waistline. But with a few substitutions, we can enjoy one of America’s…