The Pescetarian and the Pig

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, […]

I swear I had almost forgotten what a delightful fish Grouper is. Every time I make a fish dish, I tend to go straight to Salmon or Tilapia. They’re such reliable fish, and they’re almost always available at the local market. But Oh Goodness, when I happened upon fresh filets of Grouper the other day, […]

Ceviche, for those who are unfamiliar, is a dish consisting of seafood that has been marinated in lime juice. The seafood is put in the lime juice raw, and the acids in the citrus actually cook it! The first time I remember ever having great ceviche was in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, in a boat in […]

I’m a sucker for cold foods, especially in the summer. This pasta dish is, in my opinion, best served cold. It’s light, healthy, really easy to prepare, and packs a ton of flavor with few ingredients. The Cinnamon Basil adds a warm flavor. I have never seen Cinnamon Basil in the grocery store, so you […]

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 […]

This is a recipe using my absolute favorite hot sauce: Tiger Sauce. If you’re in North Carolina, you can usually find this sauce at Harris Teeter with the rest of the hot sauces, although there have been a few Harris Teeters that I’ve come across without them. This is a cayenne-pepper based sauce, but it […]

I love love LOVE fresh Caprese salad, and I’m a huge fan of seared Ahi Tuna… So why not combine the two things I love into a mouth-watering toasted sandwich? It’s even better if you can use ingredients from your own garden, or local ingredients fresh from the Farmer’s Market (one of my favorite things […]