The other day I had a hankering for something new; something sweet, savory, smoky, and tangy all at once. Armed with a skillet, pineapple and mango chunks and a healthy appetite, this is what I did.

I've always been a fan of Sloppy Joe's ever since I was a kid and my Aunt introduced it to me and my cousins on one of our summer family outings. I always like to relive those dishes with vegetarian ingredients and, of course, my own twist. Here's my take on it.

Although it may sound kind of regular vegetarian farish, but trust me, my take on these simple sound ingredients will knock your socks off! Full of vibrant color and flavor this dish will have you coming back for more again and again.

I've gotten literally thousands of questions over the years on vegetarianism and how to successfully navigate the ever-growing labyrinth of information. I figured it would be a great idea to create a series focused on the ins and outs of vegetarianism and the 'how tos' around it.

I just visited with family over the weekend, where we all flexed our culinary muscles and turned out some great food. One of the things I created was a spicy, smoky salsa. It's very simple and quite addictive. Here's how I did it.

Asparagus can deliver a world of good to a well deserving palate. I've got just the thing to pick it up it's complexities that not only plates well, but tastes great!

Dipping sauces can add a complex element to your dishes. Every now and then the mother of invention shows up in my kitchen. This is the case with this recipe. I didn't have our usual array of ingredients to work with, so I had to improvise. I loved it and I know you will too!

Okra is often times misunderstood, under-appreciated and undervalued, but it can be a tasty nutritious addition to almost any dish from sweet to savory. Here are my thoughts...

Working with tofu can be an easy thing when you have an end result in mind. From your silky smooth to your meaty firm and everything that all-too-familiar scrambled egg formation. Here are some ideas on how to vary it.

Tax time can be a real challenge! you've got your accountants on one end pulling atg you for your receipts and maybe a hungry mob looking for value on the table. Here's a waay to get massive flavor at a fraction of the time and cost.