Summer Favorites from Pizza to Coleslaw

Fourth of July is right around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about those fabulous dishes you are going to bring to all of those fun parties. From my Too Hot in the Kitchen cookbook, the Berry Good Oatmeal Pizza is a beautiful dessert that will not only be a showstopper, but it [...]

Figs and Pizza: Fig, Caramelized Onion, Proscuitto & Goat Cheese Pizza

Everyone seems to be asking me about figs-either someone is picking them or getting them fresh from a friend-so must be fig time.  Figs are high in fiber and potassium.  I love this pizza featuring figs as you savor sweet and salty in every bite with this wonderful ingredient combination.  Fig, Caramelized Onion, Prosciutto & [...]

Favorite Summer Pizza

Want to make your father’s favorite meal on his special day? Well I have a few go-to guy-approved meals easy enough, the kids can join in and help prepare. Grilling is always a guy’s favorite past-time so have his favorite cut of meat marinating in this subtly sweet 3-Ingredient Marinade, using a zing of NAKANO [...]

Foods For the Mood – Are You Hot in Your Kitchen? Fun Facts!

You’ve heard that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach but have you ever wondered just what are the foods to put your sweetheart in the mood? One of the most fun chapters, Food for the Mood, in my new cookbook, Too Hot in the Kitchen: Secrets to Sizzle At Any Age, [...]

Mini Pizzas-Quick Summer Snack

Looking for a quick snack with simple ingredients that can be prepared in a snap!  This was a recipe I created for Walmart, Mini Cheese Pizzas-a fun recipe that the kids can help, be creative and will love to eat! Mini Cheese Pizzas Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Meal Occasion: Lunch/Snack/Dinner Makes [...]

Pizza Rice-Who Turns Down Pizza?

Get creative with kids to entice them to the dinner table.  Yes, four ingredients create this easy flavor packed dish that can be used as a vegetarian entree or super side.  Pizza Rice is a great way to introduce your kids to brown rice, an easy way to boost your fiber.  With all the characteristics of [...]