Stuffed Eggplant with Golden-Gooey Mozzarella

  How does this sound: vegetables and rice, stuffed into tender eggplant halves, smothered with cheese, and baked until golden? I think it s...

Beet and Smoked Turkey Salad with Avocado and Blue Cheese

Call this a unique lunch or colorful side dish, it doesn't matter to me! I just love how the colors play together. Oh, and the flavors.....

Seafood Stew in Saffron Broth for Good Friday

Even if you are not one of the Christians that choose seafood-only on Good Friday (and every Friday during lent), you'll adore thi...

Grilled Eggplant Sandwich with Fresh Mozzarella, Ripe Tomato and Pesto

Buttered bread, grilled eggplant, tender mozzarella, and robust basil pesto; all nestled together in one miraculous sandwich. I also added v...

Meatless Monday Recipe - Cilantro Rice Cakes with Ginger-Soy Drizzle

Cilantro Rice Cakes with Ginger-Soy Drizzle I realize it's Sunday, but what happens when it's already Monday and you want to make a ...

Steamed Mussels in Coconut Curry Broth

I went to a restaurant last night (Stone & Vine) and a guy at the table next to me got a huge steaming bowl of mussels with a nice chun...

Buttermilk (Not) Fried Chicken

Trust me, you still get that fried food flavor and crunch when you coat chicken breasts with my ranch-spiked panko bread crumbs. If you wan...

Seafood Stew in Saffron Broth

I love this stew because it boasts the distinct flavor of saffron, a honey-like essence that partners perfectly with shrimp and cod (that...

Coconut Shrimp Done Right

I would order coconut shrimp more often if it wasn't so dang greasy. It's clearly a restaurant favorite, but with 126 calories and ...