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Pesto + Arugula Salad

Pesto + Arugula Salad

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 […]

Funetti Baked Doughnuts

Funetti Baked Doughnuts

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 […]

Mexican Tortilla Stew

Mexican Tortilla Stew

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 – […]

Wonton Soup

Wonton Soup

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 […]

Guacamole + Homemade Tortilla Chips

Guacamole + Homemade Tortilla Chips

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 […]

The Perfect Steak Marinade

The Perfect Steak Marinade

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 […]