This dish is packed with umami and spicy goodness, and inspired by the classic Italian dish, Chicken Scarpariello. I have elevated this recipe from the original by adding crispy delicious Italian style chicken cutlets, and pepperoncinis to tame some of the heat from the hot […]

While romaine is still Public Enemy #1, arugula has quickly become my new favorite lettuce. I had been craving a pasta salad (but not the covered in mayo, deli special kind), and came up with this satisfying concoction. This salad is so easy, simple, and […]

Ever since I was a little girl, I always loved the Donut Wheel in Livermore, California. My parents would take my brother and I after church each Sunday – and each visit I would have to get one of their frosted sprinkle cake doughnuts, with […]

Just in time for the Kentucky Derby… my unconventional twist on Churchill Down’s most beloved drink, the Mint Julep. Traditionally, these are made with Kentucky Bourbon, however I have been infatuated with Japanese whiskey ever since my father gave my husband a bottle of Nikka Taketsuru […]

Mexican food isn’t just tacos and burritos – and your Cinco de Mayo menu is no exception! While I do enjoy a good taco, this stew is a little more elevated than what you’ll find at Anna’s Taqueria. This tortilla stew is so versatile – […]

This wonton soup recipe is so simple and easy – with under 5 ingredients. Add in any kind of wonton or dumpling you like, however I think that my wontons in chili oil recipe pairs perfectly with this soup. The chili oil gives it a […]

With Cinco de Mayo just around the corner – I am craving all things Mexican. Guacamole is so easy to make at home, and these tortilla chips are addicting. Once you make these super easy chips, you won’t go back to Tostitos! Quick and simple […]

This marinade is packed with ingredients that help tenderize meat and impart so much umami and flavor – that you’ll find practically anything marinated in this to be simply irresistible. Don’t let the soy sauce and ginger throw you off – the end result won’t […]

What’s the first dish that comes to mind when you think of comfort food? For some this may be fried chicken, risotto, chicken noodle soup – but once you’ve tried this recipe, these wontons will quickly jump to the top of that list. The filling […]

Is there anything more comforting than Italian meatballs simmered in fragrant San Marzano marinara? Italian dishes are my first choice on cold winter nights – and this meatball recipe is one of my husband’s favorites. Having not come from an Italian family (or even married […]