I’ve learned over time that sometimes the simplest recipes are the best. This rings true for my Quick and Best Balsamic Vinaigrette. With only 7 ingredients that take just 9 minutes to make, this recipe adds dazzle to any salad, without a lot of toil (more).

My Heavenly Fruit Date Muffins are not only delicious, but they are free of refined sugar, adding molasses, dates, and honey for a shot of sweetness. My recipe also adds a twist of orange zest for zing, along with the traditional ingredients of carrots, pineapple, (more).

My Original Mexican Lasagna is a healthy adaptation of the traditional Mexican dish called chilaquiles. Here, a red sauce of tomato, onion, and sweet peppers is layered with chicken, tortillas, and peppers, and is topped off with mozzarella cheese and a dollop of sour cream. (more).

Decades after my junior year abroad  in Mérida, Mexico, I began experimenting with an unusual take on a regional dish known as chilaquiles. From the typical mix of sweet peppers, tomatoes, and onions, I ran across a rich sauce to use for my Mexican lasagna. (more).

Here My Chipotle Hummus With A Kick is the perfect fusion of Mediterranean and Mexican cuisines. This tasty starter draws on the heat of Mexican chipotle peppers in adobo sauce but tames it with the cooling effect of absorbent sour cream, garbanzo beans, and tahini. (more).

Try your hand at this lusciously creamy Italian dressing and you’ll see it lives up to its name! Here a rich base of buttermilk and cream cheese is balanced by the tang of vinegar and lemon juice and the pungency of shallots and garlic.

Biscotto, the plural form of biscotti, is derived from the Latin word, biscotus, for twice baked. So, this popular twice baked cookie is perfect for dipping in your morning coffee or capping off a long evening. Full of anise and almonds, this Italian version is (more).

This healthy Asian stir-fry is packed with 32.7 g. of protein, making it a guilt-free dish to serve to your loved ones or yourself. And the subtle heat of the garlic chili paste is set off by the sweet hint of the rice seasoning, the (more).

This easy Thai curry takes only 15 minutes to prep but tastes like you labored all day in the kitchen! This winner of a recipe couples the saltiness of fish sauce with the sour tang of lime juice, all balanced by creamy coconut milk and (more).

These cookies are the perfect balance of the textural crunch of savory macadamia nuts, the sweet hint of creamy white chocolate chips, and the tropical touch of shredded coconut. Even though this recipe yields 2 dozen cookies, these mouthwatering morsels disappear fast in our household! (more).