The Pescetarian and the Pig

Strawberry Banana Chia Smoothie.Watch out, because Chia seeds aren’t just for spreading on terra cotta animals and Einstein heads anymore. Now, they’re the newest trend in nutritional seeds (move over, flax!). Chia seeds are packed with Omega-3’s and are a great source of fiber. Unlike flax, they have absolutely zero taste, so you really can […]

Low-carb Shrimp Pesto and Angel Hair PastaHappy New Year! Seriously! Happy happy happy happy New Year! My spidey senses tell me that 2013 is going to be  an amazing year. Beyond amazing! 13 has always been a lucky number in my family, and I’m really looking forward to seeing what’s in store for this year. […]

Cinnamon Pecan PralinesI’m just not ready, you guys! I’m not ready for Christmas to be over. I’m totally one of those people who leaves the tree up and decorated until every last pine needle drops to the floor and the skeleton that’s left erupts spontaneously into a curtain of flames. And even after that, I’ll […]

Peppermint White Chocolate Macadamia CookiesHelllooooooo Delicious! So, funny little story, the idea for these babies was actually birthed while I was searching for Andes Peppermint Chips so I could make a whole bunch more of my Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies to give as gifts. Seems like those baking chips really caught on this year, because […]

Before we get into these lovable little quiches, let’s address a personal issue I’ve been having lately: Flashdance is on Netflix. Flashdance!!! Now, this movie was before my time, but my mom had the soundtrack on cassette tape and my sister and I used to make up a bajillion dances to it in our backyard. […]

Can you say “Yum”? This Brandy Spiked Chocolate Eggnog Cake was my most popular recipe of 2011 and was featured on WordPress.com’s Freshly Pressed. Seems like people really like a boozy dessert, eh? When I created this cake, I wanted to come up with a recipe that was so packed with flavor that it would […]

Ginger Molasses Thumbprint Cookies I have been dying to try out my own version of a ginger molasses cookie for years. Seriously, years. For some reason, I thought this was going to be a very daunting task, but it wasn’t! And as soon as I had the idea to turn them into thumbprint cookies filled […]

Sesame & Wasabi Seared Tuna Seared Tuna is always one of my favorite things to get when I go to any restaurant. I always know it’s going to be light, healthy, refreshing, and very high in protein. Plus, if you load it with wasabi you get that great feeling like someone just punched you straight […]

Caprese Sliders Simple, adorable, refreshing, and always a hit. If you’re being inundated with holiday parties and you want something quick, but totally awesome, to bring or serve as an appetizer, these little Caprese Sliders are it. Personally, I don’t know a single person that doesn’t love a good Caprese salad. And I just love […]

Low-carb Shrimp and Angel Hair Pasta Have you heard of Miracle Noodles? They are literally a no-carb, no-calorie, gluten-free, vegan, “shirataki” noodle made out of a yam. Amazing, eh? It’s a miracle! 😉 I found these at the local Harris Teeter in the Asian/International section. I know you can find them at Asian grocery stores, […]