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 […]
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Low-Carb Shrimp Pesto and Angel Hair Pasta
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. […]

Merry Christmas! And the Winner Is…
It’s a white Christmas! (at least in my tabletop village it is). And it’s the day to finally announce the WINNERS of the super awesome giveaway that went hand-in-hand with my first Pescetarian and the Pig Episode (par-tay!) So, I did the drawing in a totally old-fashioned way. I wrote down all of the entries […]

Spinach and Mushroom Crustless Mini Quiches
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. […]

Episode 1: Brandy Spiked Chocolate Eggnog Cake
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 […]

Sesame & Wasabi Seared Tuna
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
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 […]