Cooking at Home: Yankee-Style Pot Roast

How do you like entering a kitchen that feels warm and filled with scents of something delicious roasting in the oven? It is one of my favorite culinary experiences...

Cooking at Home: Mediterranean ‘Tacos’ a la Pumpkin Seed Greek Kale Salad

Here is a quick and easy dish that combines Mediterranean tastes with tacos of Mexico. Instead of tortillas, lavash flatbreads are used. Instead of refried beans, we use hummus...

Cooking at Home: Spam Tacos

The center of attention in this recipe is Spam (the pork-based goodness in a tin from Hormel, not the email nuisance)...

Cooking at Home: Spiced Pork Chops With Braised Apple, Cabbage and Cranberries

Look no further of you are looking for a paleo gluten-free dish. This recipe, which calls for pork chops paired with antioxidant-rich cranberries, cabbage and apple, will keep you feeling great...

Cooking at Home: Spaghetti Aglio e Olio with Roma Tomatoes and Spinach

Aglio e olio means garlic and oil in Italian. This recipe is easy to make and has many possibilities for adaptable variations...

Cooking at Home: Kimchi Fried Rice (Kimchi Bokkeumbap)

It’s time to break into Korean cuisine with one of the most popular dishes -- kimchi fried rice. Kimchi is a spicy Korean condiment, a tangy, spicy fermented cabbage that is the heart of Korean cuisine...

Rafael’s Guacamole Deviled Eggs

In honor of Father’s Day, I dedicate this recipe to my dad. He is the real deal California avocado farmer who has made countless guacamole dishes and will be elated to see this new recipe that marries avocado...

Spinach Lasagna

Traditional lasagna may call for ricotta cheese, a full-bodied marinara sauce and some kind of protein, such as ground beef or sausage. But in this recipe, meat is substituted with vegetables...

Chicken Breasts with Mediterranean Artichoke and Green Bean Salsa

Mediterranean dishes are often filled with enormous amounts of flavor and often are very healthy – low in sodium and saturated fat. Dishes are typically jam-packed with fruits and vegetables, beans and nuts...

Seared Steaks With Bagna Càuda, Cauliflower and Radishes

Here is an Italian-inspired dish using a sauce called bagna càuda, which means “hot bath,” by basting steak in flavorful blend of extra virgin olive oil, garlic and anchovy...