VEGAN BAKED BEANS
Vegan baked beans are less than the star of the cookout, but they are a beautiful sight to vegans, vegetarians, and pescetarians. Having vegan baked beans at the cookout as…
MIXED CRISPY ROASTED POTATOES
These eye-popping spuds make crispy roasted potatoes that are as fun to eat as fries–but are healthier. Spear a chunk of potato with your fork, swirl it in the wading…
ANCHOVY AND EGG SALAD
I used to like winter. I think I still do, but there have been more than a few wind-chilled mornings and afternoons lately. So, I’m anticipating warming breezes, daffodils, and…
SHRIMP MISO NOODLE SOUP
If you have miso paste in your kitchen, you have a base for savory dishes aplenty–like this Shrimp Miso Noodle Soup. You can assemble, prep, and cook this dish in…
Slow-Cooker Roast Beef
One of my favorite Sunday dinners ever since I was a child has been roast beef. So on those Sundays, when we're home in the evening, I grill the roast…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Coconut Freezer Bars
I like having a stash of chocolate treats that I keep all to myself, in case of emergency chocolate cravings. These little chocolate peanut butter coconut treats are stashed in…
GRILLED HALIBUT & SWEET PEPPER SALAD FOR FATHER’S DAY
‘Tis the season of salads, and Father’s Day is worth splurging on premium fish for a protein-packed meal to serve proudly to the Dad in your life. This recipe for…
Coconut Adobo Macaroni Salad
The good old standard macaroni salad is excellent, but I decided to try something a little more interesting this time to stand out from the crowd. I made a Filipino-style…
SMOKY SHRIMP QUESADILLAS
Today I’m sharing the recipe for my son Omari’s favorite meal: Smokey Shrimp Quesadillas, made with sustainable shrimp. These shrimp quesadillas are a quick and easy meal for weekday Mondays,…
COD MEDALLIONS WITH PENNE RIGATE (GLUTEN-FREE & FOR KIDS!)
Cod is a good favorite among kids. We as parents know this because we grew up with breaded cod on our school lunch plates. We ate fish burgers from fast-food…
SPICY TUNA MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH
This safe-seafood recipe for Spicy Tuna Monte Cristo Sandwich is tasty and will give your family and friends another reason to cheer on game day. Canned tuna is one of…
GRILLED SPICED KING SALMON
A whole side of king salmon sat in the freezer for weeks. David, my husband, kept asking about when I would blog about it, which meant “when do I get…
BEST SMOKY SHRIMP GUMBO RECIPE
I’m surprised by how many folks assume that a shrimp gumbo recipe is difficult to follow. While it’s true that it takes a (tiny) bit of practice to master roux…
GRILLED YELLOWFIN TUNA
Yellowfin tuna on the grill is one of the delicious summer grill dishes. As a pescetarian and seafood lover, I love to fire up the grill and cook a tuna…
OLD BAY GRILLED SHRIMP
This recipe for Old Bay Grilled Shrimp is familiar to seafood cooks throughout Maryland. So many cooks here keep Old Bay Seasoning in their pantries. It’s the native seasoning here…
SHRIMP GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES
In my home, Shrimp Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are fiercely famous as a weekday supper entree. Monday is usually the day that I will reach into the freezer for a bag…
BAKED HADDOCK WITH TOMATOES
Baked Haddock with Tomatoes is an easy-to-make, quick, and tasty entrée. Haddock is one of several whitefish that you’ve likely eaten before. It’s used in restaurant fish sandwiches, frozen meals,…
SURIMI SALAD
Right about now, on the East Coast, it’s sweltering. Every other day there’s a shocking storm with big lightning and heavy sheets of rain. After a day or two of…
SMOKED TROUT AND EGG SALAD
Today's offerings are a Smoked Trout and Egg Salad recipe–and a secret. I am an egg hoarder. Please put me in a room with deviled eggs, egg salad, and, hell,…
VEGGIE PASTA SALAD
What’s a picnic without Veggie Pasta Salad? It’s quick and easy to prepare and looks spectacular on the picnic table. Most everyone at the picnic will try it–even the kids.…
MISO SHRIMP AND GRITS
Grits Should Be GrittyWhen it gets to southern favorites like shrimp and grits, I'm hard to please. Shrimp and grits dishes show up on menus to the north of the…
Seafood Stew
This is my signature dish. Beloved by all the family members, it is frequently selected as the dish of preference for birthdays. It has been served at parties, large and…
Pumpkin Bread Recipe
An easy-to-make and healthy bread that is perfect for the fall season! With a few healthy swaps and a healthy dose of pumpkin, this dairy-free bread is ideal for breakfast,…
Carrot Cake
This is my mother’s carrot cake recipe. I swear this is the easiest cake to make, ever. The prep time is about 15 minutes, even if you’re inefficient and trying…
Shredded Chicken with Sesame Sauce
Tahini is one of these things that I didn't get at first and didn't understand what all the fuss was about… I couldn’t understand why people would eat it at…
Spicy Quinoa Stuffed Red Cabbage Rolls
These Spicy Quinoa Stuffed Red Cabbage Rolls are a great meat-free alternative to the Christmas table. The quinoa is seasoned with baharat seasoning and mixed with raisin, sunflower seeds, and…
Raw Zucchini Pasta with Carrot-Cashew Creme Sauce
I thought it might be fun to make a raw Italian-inspired dish this weekend to celebrate the opening of Eat Pray Love. Of course, I know this is nothing like…
Old Fashioned Pancakes
If you're looking for a simple, classic recipe that will fill your house with the most mouth-watering smells and taste like a dream, look no further.A few years ago, I…
Quinoa and Bean Sloppy Joes
Quinoa has been the latest rage lately! It has been everywhere, everywhere, everywhere! Quinoa is pretty awesome if they think about it. It has the highest amount of protein of…
Strawberry Rhubarb Rustic Tart
I think this is my favorite recipe that I have posted thus far. Maybe I’m biased because it’s an egg, nut, and chocolate-free recipe, which means I can eat it.…