I love chili. I’ll take it any way I can get it but I really enjoy vegetarian chili because, quite greedily, I can eat a larger bowl without filling up, and I can concentrate on all the great chili flavors without being overpowered by the meat. Don’t get me wrong, I...
I'm always looking for a low-carb way to do my favorite dishes. With these pizzas, you get all the cheesy and sausage goodness without all the extra calories and bread from pizza. They're a great vehicle for whatever toppings you prefer- I used a mixture of cheese,...
Ah, wouldn’t life be divine if I had the metabolism that let me eat all the pasta and carbs that I want? Plus drink wine too? Well, unfortunately I don’t and this recipe is for those who wish they could eat more pasta but don’t want the guilt. When you substitute...
When we take the boat out, I'm always racking my brain for something tasty to bring. Our default in a hurry to pack the cooler is often a bucket of fried chicken, hummus, fruit, beer…. the standard fare. If we get our act together sometimes we'll put the grill...
I really love risotto. I try to stay away from carbs, but risotto is my weakness. I don’t make pasta dishes very often, but when I do I make the calories worthwhile. I made this risotto dish for Scott’s birthday and it did not disappoint. Originally, I wanted to make...
Fourth of July is one of the biggest grilling holidays of the year, so it is time to put your grilling game face on. This is your chance to show the world what a smart, clever grilling God/Goddess you are! This means no hot dogs or hamburgers! Here are my top ten...
I'm always looking for fun veggie side dishes to put on the grill to complement whatever main course I am making. Tomatoes, stuffed with blue cheese, grilled to melted and charred to perfection are the perfect complement to a nice steak. Throw in some fresh herbs, a...
Baby artichokes take less time to cook than standard artichokes which is an added bonus! Grilled artichokes are my utmost favorite thing- an added bonus is that artichokes are a natural detoxifier! They can be a little work intensive in the prep but they are oh-so...
I'm a big fan of tahini- ever since I tried Annie's Goddess Salad Dressing back in college, I've been hooked on it. Years later, I've finally gotten around to making my own tahini dressing! Tahini is roasted sesame puree- think the peanut butter of sesame...
We're getting closer to summertime and you know what that means- Corn will be in abundance everywhere! What to do with all that corn? Well, grill it of course, and then make a salsa with it! I like making grilled salsas because they are a great use of anything that's...
