By Billa and Michele When Luci retired from being a psychology professor at Temple University, she had a dinner and asked everyone invited to bring a suggestion as to what could be her next step in life. Turns out, she didn’t need our input. As always, she did exactly what she wanted. In this case, lucky for us, it was to write a cookbook. For the next several years, we had tremendous fun cooking, photographing, and writing about Dazzling Dinners. At some point, we started ca

By Michele A little bit of honey a day, is as good as an apple a day, to keep the doctor away! I’m a big fan of honey, using it in cooking, my tea or just by the spoonful. Honey is rich in nutrients and antioxidants, has antibacterial properties, and can play a role in diabetes management as part of a balanced diet. Other than a whole host of medicinal benefits, cooking with honey is sweetly delicious. Below are three recipes I made with honey that I believe you will enjoy. T

By Billa Some time ago, I mostly stopped eating meat. But, every once in a while, I get a hankering for a burger, specifically, a burger on a brioche bun slathered with mayonnaise and accompanied by French fries. So, over time, I’ve developed some satisfying substitutes for the burgers. Here are five of my favorites: #1: Mushroom Burgers Yield: 4 burgers These mushroom burgers approximate the taste of meat best of the five. They also look like meat burgers. Ingredients 8 oz.