The Pescetarian and the Pig

Vegan Gelatin with Chia SeedsSo, looking for a fun, refreshing, low calorie, low sugar snack that jiggles like Jell-O and is also vegan? These should satisfy your craving! Made from agar agar, a sea plant, this is one awesome way to avoid the animal-derived gelatin (which to Cupcake’s chagrin, is usually made of pork 🙁 […]

Cranberry Walnut Butternut and Brussels  I’m making these for Thanksgiving. So there. I’ve got a family full of Brussels Sprouts skeptics and I’m about to blow their minds! Turn them into to true believers, so to speak. I know that for some, it’s pretty hard to believe, but Brussels Sprouts can be so tasty. These […]

Kale chips are my thighs’ best friend. They have saved me from so many nights of craving tortilla chips and popcorn. They love to be put in a big bowl and be eaten like popcorn while I watch a movie. They also really like to accompany mouth-watering dishes like Black Pepper Sesame Sea Scallops . And […]

I am 100% unquestionably addicted. And I don’t normally even like cauliflower that much. But as a healthy, starch-free alternative to mashed potatoes? I have fallen off the train of sanity and could eat this with every meal. It’s super easy to prepare, too. Ridiculously easy. And I’m showing you pictures of how to do […]

So you hate Brussels Sprouts, do ya? Trust me, I get it. I had this sort of vague memory that as a child I once ate brussels sprouts at my grandma’s house and really loved them. But then I never ate them again. So when I was about 22  I remembered  loving them so much […]

Man oh man oh man I love Quinoa! Man oh man oh man I love Mushrooms! Man oh man oh man I love this combination! These stuffed mushrooms work great as an appetizer, a side dish, or a very tasty and healthy snack! Quinoa (keen-wah) is rich in protein and has perfectly balanced amino acids, […]

Tabbouleh is traditionally made with bulgur wheat, but you know I don’t like to make things the way they’re “supposed” to be made! I chose Wild Rice for this recipe because I just love it: It’s sweet, nutty, I love the texture, and who knew it was high in protein, low in fat, a great […]

This one is so simple, so quick, so easy, calorie-free, and they work great for parties, get-togethers, snacks… It’s not by any means a new concept, but it is a beautiful way to present them! Ingredients: Starbucks Tazo Passion Iced Tea bags Water Fresh Mint Supplies: Small plastic cups Barbeque skewers Water pitcher or vase […]

This is my “go to” recipe when I need something light, tasty, and delicious for dinner. It’s especially great for a summer cookout, especially because you can get all of the ingredients straight from your very own garden! The roasted vegetables are delicious hot out of the oven, and they’re just as good chilled. It […]