The Pescetarian and the Pig

Light Rotini Pasta and VeggiesOh Rotini Pasta… Your beautiful spirals, your tender texture, your amazing capacity to hold flavor in your shape…how is it that I could have gone all of these years and not fallen in love with you until now? You were there the whole time, but I never noticed… Perhaps it’s because […]

How to make homemade pasta in a food processor: I’ll be honest with you. I’ve tried to make Ravioli several times the traditional way. You know, piling up a bunch of flower into a mountain, created a well, cracking the eggs in the middle, gradually mixing the eggs into the flour with a fork… Not […]

Here it is! The long-awaited recipe for the “Beet of My Heart” Ravioli featured in Episode 3: How to Host the Perfect Romantic Dinner Date (at home)! I hope you’re as excited as I am to make these adorable heart shaped raviolis for your Valentine’s date and/or party! I don’t know if there’s anything better […]

Low-carb Shrimp Pesto and Angel Hair PastaHappy New Year! Seriously! Happy happy happy happy New Year! My spidey senses tell me that 2013 is going to be  an amazing year. Beyond amazing! 13 has always been a lucky number in my family, and I’m really looking forward to seeing what’s in store for this year. […]

Low-carb Shrimp and Angel Hair Pasta Have you heard of Miracle Noodles? They are literally a no-carb, no-calorie, gluten-free, vegan, “shirataki” noodle made out of a yam. Amazing, eh? It’s a miracle! 😉 I found these at the local Harris Teeter in the Asian/International section. I know you can find them at Asian grocery stores, […]

I’m a sucker for cold foods, especially in the summer. This pasta dish is, in my opinion, best served cold. It’s light, healthy, really easy to prepare, and packs a ton of flavor with few ingredients. The Cinnamon Basil adds a warm flavor. I have never seen Cinnamon Basil in the grocery store, so you […]