Books

Introducing 5 on Friday, a new Sarah’s Cucina Bella series celebrating the best minds in literature, art, food and more. I am so excited to kick off this series with …

Hagrid’s Rock Cakes didn’t sound so appetizing in the Harry Potter books, but this mini version is lightly sweetened, moist and tasty. I didn’t want to read the Harry Potter …

A tender citrus-scented cake with sweet blood orange frosting, Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake is perfect for everyday celebrations. What’s yours? There’s a framed photo hanging in the hallway of …

This sultry salad combines shredded Brussels sprouts, sweet shallots and carrot and potato, all roasted together simply with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad is then tossed with balsamic …

When bananas begin to brown on the counter, it’s time to bake. This easy banana cake is ready in under an hour and has great flavors of banana bread in …

My first cookbook is hitting shelves! Grains as Mains: Modern Recipes Using Ancient Grains is filled with creative, flavorful recipes.

This post about a quick and easy recipe for Pan-Seared Shredded Brussels Sprouts and Apples is sponsored by the ADA in conjunction with Kitchen PLAY. You may already know this. …

This post about an Easy Chicken-Cilantro Soup is sponsored by the ADA in conjunction with Kitchen PLAY. A few weeks ago, one of my college friends came to visit. Over …

An easy recipe for Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake with a thick cookie crust and a tart swirl of raspberry on top. Only the cookie layer needs baking. After Will was in …

Are you a big reader? I am. Given the time and the books, I could read many a week. Though as a busy mom and freelance writer, I don’t really …