I love a good margarita, but I don’t love all the calories! I developed this Perfect Skinny Margarita so I can still enjoy one of my favorite cocktails without the extra calories! Did you know the average margarita can top up to 500 calories! Those sugary mixes are...
This is the time of year that everyone is making New Year's resolutions and going on various diets. I've been on every diet on the planet, but what really works is not dieting but adopting lifelong eating habits that focus on food that is good for you, and giving...
This recipe, inspired by Sri Lankan cuisine, combines the flavors of lemongrass, cilantro, garlic, and turmeric to make for a fragrant spice paste that is an awesome combination on smoked/grilled chicken wings. Simply pulse all the ingredients together in the food...
Rosemary Lemon is an out of this world flavor combination that works really well on both seafood and poultry. For this Rosemary Lemon Shrimp Skewers recipe, the rosemary serves as both a source of herbaceous smoke flavor, an herb in the marinade, as well as the actual...
Beef short ribs for the win No offense to pork ribs, but when you are really hungry, a beef short rib, fully of mouthfuls of meaty goodness on the bone, is really what you want. These ribs are braised in one of my favorite cocktails, bourbon and coke, so you can pour...
This Lionfish Ceviche is a great and unique appetizer or side dish that is light and refreshing, but also full of flavor! If you can't find Lionfish or don't like Lionfish, any Florida whitefish can be substituted for this recipe. I like my Ceviche with a little kick...
If you want to try to grill Tri Tip on your Big Green Egg, this easy recipe will set you up for success. But first, let's dig into this cut of meat that is still relatively unheard of on the East Coast. The Legendary Tri Tip! Tri-Tip used to be hard to find on the...
The summer is starting to wind down this week I dropped the kids off and can't believe we are halfway into August! We've spent a lot of time at the beach and normally the kids come back with a huge appetite. I've found having dinner prepped ahead of time has...
If you happen to see Shishito peppers in the store or at the farmers market, snatch them up! They’re absolutely delicious! According to Wikipedia, about one out of every ten shishito peppers is hot, but I’ve never experienced that! If you’ve ever had Padron peppers,...
This salad is a great reminder that you can eat great and not miss those empty carbs from pasta ONE BIT!! I paired curried grilled chicken with zucchini noodles tossed in a lemongrass basil coconut milk marinade for a flavorful salad that would be great for lunch,...
