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…
PULLED PORK BBQ I grew up in Virginia and later moved to North Carolina, so BBQ has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. My family actually moved to Virginia from California, though, so when we first arrived in the South, we were surprised by the…
PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN This is a delicious and kind of fancy dinner recipe that you can make pretty easily for a crowd. It’s a pork version of a bacon-wrapped beef tenderloin, and I love the glaze that goes on it. The prosciutto is nice and salty, so you…
PANTRY BASIC: RANCH DRESSING There are a few things I didn’t know I really loved until I gave them up, among them muffins, sandwiches, and ranch dressing. My mom, brother, and I came up with this Paleo ranch when we were making Buffalo chicken one night and lamenting…
GROUND PORK STIR-FRY This is a great weeknight dinner idea using ground pork instead of ground beef, which I usually use. I call it a stir-fry, although it’s not very Asian in flavor—I guess you could call it a scramble, although there aren’t any eggs in it (unless…
CARNITAS Carnitas is not only super delicious, but also a really versatile main dish that you can repurpose for all kinds of meals, such as tacos or salad bowls, or even enjoy it on its own with a side of vegetables. The cooking time is a bit lengthy, so you need to…