Chef Rita

Smoked salmon and avocado eggs royale with hollandaise.

Smoked Salmon and Avocado Eggs Royale: A Café-Style Brunch You Can Master

Some weekends just deserve something special. For me, that’s always been smoked salmon and avocado eggs royale. I still remember the first time I ...

Overhead view of a Mediterranean quinoa power bowl with veggies and feta.

Mediterranean Quinoa Power Bowl: A Vibrant, Nourishing Meal You’ll Crave

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a lunch rut, you’re not alone. Years ago, I found myself rotating the same tired sandwiches every week. ...

Grilled honey barbecue chicken slices

Honey Barbecue Chicken Salad

Introduction Rita The first time I made this honey barbecue chicken salad, it was a warm summer night, and I wanted something filling but ...

Ricotta & lemon mezzi rigatoni pasta in bowl

Ricotta & Lemon Mezzi Rigatoni

The first time I whipped up this ricotta & lemon mezzi rigatoni, it was a last-minute dinner that turned into a new obsession. Who ...

Slices of halloumi cheese grilling over charcoal

Grilled Halloumi Cheese Recipe

Introduction Rita The first time I tried a grilled halloumi cheese recipe, I couldn’t believe cheese could hold up on the grill without melting ...

A bowl of hearty crockpot pumpkin chili with colorful beans and spices.

Crockpot Pumpkin Chili: 5 Easy, Flavorful Recipes

Crockpot pumpkin chili has totally saved my dinner plans more times than I can count. You know those days when the wind rattles the ...