
Easter Brunch Citrus-Blueberry Muffins
Such a great presentation for a Sunday Springtime Brunch. Don’t let the name fool you and you have choices on how to prepare!VERSION ONEThis […]

HEALTHY CHICKEN DUMPLING
By: Maria’s Sous Chef, Jan Hart It is easy to make but literally you could take one of these and eat it as a […]

Homemade Marinara Sauce
This recipe calls for 2 secret ingredients we used at my restaurant–Picasso’s Café. It was hit! You get to decide what those 2 are! […]
Holiday Cookie Dough Treat
In this video I explore another option to snacking and having sweets during the Holiday Season that are good for you. This is one […]

Maria’s Fall Latke Patty
Maria’s Fall Latke Patty recipe features a blend of shredded sweet potatoes and zucchini, mixed with eggs and coconut flour, creating a nutritious, low-calorie dish perfect for serving warm with guacamole or salsa.

Woman’s World Feature
Maria DeRosa felt herself panting and her legs were growing weak and cramping as she pushed herself up a small hill during her morning run. Maria had always been an avid runner, but, after moving to the California desert from the San Gabriel mountains six years earlier, she’d been experiencing a steady decline in her stamina and strength

The Sun City Insider Feature
In 2012 Maria woke up on Christmas day and her 60th birthday feeling completely lost. Within two years she had lost her dad, her marriage and her restaurant business of 28 years. She made a three-fold promise to herself:
My Experiment in the Kitchen
I had some left over red and green grapes and decided to experiment with them in a batch of grape muffins.

Maria’s Garden Rosemary Oil
A “Must-Have” in The Kitchen Recently on my Instagram (@LOTKhealingtheheart) I shared about the 5 “Must-Have’s” in the Kitchen. Rosemary Oil is #4 Rosemary […]
Twice Baked Oatmeal Muffins
An appetizer that is rich in sulfur compound to keep that “cabeza” of yours in tip top clarity. I tweaked the recipe that I found in the April issue of Better Homes and Gardens. Enjoy.