MAHI MAHI WITH MANGO-PEACH SALSA I love grilled white fish with a fruity salsa, and this easy mahi mahi topped with mango and peach is definitely a favorite. It’s perfect for warmer days, and you can make a bunch of the salsa and leave it in the refrigerator for...
LEMON-BUTTER TILAPIA This is absolutely one of the easiest recipes I’ve ever made—and it’s also one of the most delicious. Sometimes I go a really long time without making fish because I somehow convince myself that it’s a hassle, when in reality it’s one of the...
FISH STEW I absolutely love a hearty fish stew. It always makes me think about the Italian side of my family, gathered around the table, probably on Christmas Eve, when my grandfather would traditionally make fish. The bacon gives this stew a beautiful depth of...
FISH CAKES I’m always looking for new ways to serve fish, and these fish cakes are perfect. They’re pretty easy to make and cook really fast, so you don’t have to do a ton of prep work or spend a ton of time at the stove to make it happen. They’re low-maintenance and...
CITRUS-BAKED FISH I think grilling is my favorite way to cook fish, but baking comes in a close second. It takes no time at all and uses minimal dishes, which I love when it’s time to clean up. This citrusy fish is fresh, fast, and delicious. Topped with lots of fresh...
CEVICHE Ceviche is one of the most delicious and refreshing dishes you’ll ever enjoy. Basically, you “cook” raw fish in lemon or lime juice, which gives it a delectable flavor and smooth, delicate texture. When I was in Miami with my husband, we ate ceviche at least...
BAKED TILAPIA Baked white fish is a great recipe to have when you’re short on time but still want to serve a healthy and delicious meal. This recipe is your basic baked fish, and you can make it as is or experiment with some variations to come up with a truly unique...
STUFFED PORK CHOPS My mom and I came up with this recipe one winter when she was visiting me in Charlotte, and we were so pleased with how it turned out that we had to write it down. This stuffed pork chop is especially good in the fall; I love the way the apples,...
SESAME PORK SALAD This salad is a nice, light way to prepare and enjoy pork—the thin strips cook pretty quickly and then go over fresh, crisp lettuce or cucumber noodles. I love Asian flavors with pork, and I’m always trying to come up with salad ideas that aren’t...
SAUSAGE-STUFFED DATES WRAPPED IN BACON I’ve been wrapping dates in bacon since 2012, when I first encountered the dish at Más Tapas, my favorite restaurant in Charlottesville, Virginia. Those were stuffed with goat cheese, which is delicious, but if you don’t tolerate...
