PASTA TRAPANESE ROASTED VEGGIE PESTO

All of us need easy recipes that take less than 30 minutes. After a long day at school, you are too tired to cook. After a long day at work, cooking is not on your mind. It’s expensive to order Chinese takeout or…

PORK AND ASPARAGUS WITH HOISIN SAUCE

Let’s face it: you can’t shoot everything with natural light. Since I bought my DSLR, I’ve shot everything in natural light. However, with a 9-5 full-time job, this means I must stay in the house on weekends to cook and blog. As…

SHRIMP SCAMPI LEMON PEPPERS WITH ORZO

It’s been a long day. The work day didn’t finish until 7 p.m., and the traffic on my way home was backed up. Then I went to the gym and then grocery shopped, cooked dinner, took pictures, showedered, and am now writing…

TEXICAN BURGER

Today, let’s discuss phobias. My phobia is bugged. They are disgusting. They are disgusting. They can kill me, I think. I know it’s absurd, but I can’t stop myself. I wouldn’t say I like spiders in particular, and especially those that live on the white…

SPICY ROASTED SHRIMP SANDWICH WITH CHIPOTLE AVODOA MAYONNAISE

It is so wonderful that today is Friday. It’s not just because it is the end of the week or because I can sleep in tomorrow rather than being stuck in LA traffic. Jason will be coming home tomorrow, too! I haven’t…

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Highland food cultures meet in a confluence.

With many mala, nuns, monks, and devotees circumambulated the Boudha stupa. News of Kathmandu refers to them as Khasti Chaitya. Visitors stroll around the stupa, and the elderly sit on benches, watching the time pass. Women selling shapes or local…

CHICKEN PARMESAN MEATBALLS

You all know that I am obsessed with meatballs. They are so simple, delicious, and something I’m always hungry for. When I received a pound of ground chicken from Instacart a few weeks back, I knew what I would make with it:…

CHIMICHURRI CHICKPEA SANTA FE

Even though we are still facing a lot of food shortages during this pandemic, I was surprised to see something when I went to the grocery store this week. The produce section was well stocked, while shelf-stable items were often sold out….

NO-YEAST PIZZA DOUGH

In desperate times, you need to take desperate measures. Nothing can beat a delicious, crispy, light and chewy traditional pizza crust made from yeast. But, right now, we have to do what we can, and yeast is difficult to find….

SALISBURY STEP WITH MUSHROOM GRAVY

I’m craving comfort food because of this pandemic! Salisbury Steak was on my mind for several weeks. I created a simple Salisbury Steak recipe, which I topped with a mushroom and onion sauce. It was perfect for serving over a…

YOGURT BANANA BREAD

Since the pandemic, I have been more careful about reducing food waste. Our grocery store visits are rare and far between. When I took stock of my food supplies the other day, I noticed that the pieces were starting to…

PIZZA PASTA SALAD

This tastes a lot like an Italian pasta salad. But, I call it “Pizza Pasta Salad” since this is how I use leftover pizza toppings. Haha! Haha! This Pizza Pasta Salad is another great example of a “refrigerator” salad that…

HOW TO MAKE BAKED POTATOES

Let’s take a look at baked potatoes for a moment. This simple food is often overlooked. These simple foods are easy to make and affordable. There’s more to good baking potatoes than simply putting a potato in the oven. Today I will…

ONE-POT CREAMY SUNDRIED TOMATO PASTA

You all know that I love one-pot pasta meals. I’m sure many of you also enjoy them. These are quick and easy to make, with many flavors packed into one small dish. My favorite comfort food is Creamy One-Pot portions of pasta. I…

HONEY VANILLA CHEESE FRUIT DIP

Cottage cheese is a budget-friendly ingredient that I have fallen in love with. Cottage cheese can be a bit bland for some people. However, if you blend it in a blender, it’s as creamy and smooth as yoghurt and just…