Two takeaways: béchamel is for suckers and rigatoni are super cute when they are standing up.

The Classic Daiquiri is transformed into a light, citrussy dessert.

What better way to enjoy you pork chops than to drive a metal skewer right through 'em!? Glaze 'em up, homies!

Raw, crunchy, sweet, and delicious. This salad doesn't need protein to shine!

A luscious ice cream featuring almond extract and espresso liqueur that you can whip up in ... well, 4 hours. But it's worth it!!

A sinfully delicious spin on the classic caffeinated Italian dessert!

This baked version of the classic breakfast sandwich is Italianized with Prosciutto Cotto, fresh mozzarella, and Fontina. Brunch it up!

A deconstructed, bite-sized egg roll appetizer - classy AND easy!!

Lemony, herbaceous, and delicious, this recipe has a starring role in my first cookbook, Italian Cookbook for Two.

The flavors of the southwest in one flavor-packed meal, featuring our stellar beef chorizo recipe.

Bright, creamy, and delicious - this low-carb chicken salad with walnuts, grapes, and apple says bye-bye, bread and nice knowin' ya!

Blackberries might not be your first choice of berry, but perhaps that should change. Blackberries are extremely rich in fiber (about five grams in two-thirds of a cup) as well as vitamins C and K. Blackberry seeds are also a good source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and fiber. Because of the health benefits of the seeds and other berry components, whole berries are preferable to smooth strained purée for your recipes. This is one of 75 recipes in Chef Alicia’s second cookbook, Vegetarian Ketogenic Cookbook for Beginners. Pick up a copy here! https://amzn.to/3u61EG0

A spice blended to make your own extremely flavorful beef chorizo!

Making your own sausage is really easy, especially if you have a couple spice blends in the pantry AND the one ingredient that makes sausage super sausagy: fennel seeds!

Harken back to the Hostess pies you had when you were a kid - and relive it, only better!