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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RAMEN NOODLE SALAD

It’s a great dish. We often ate Ramen Noodle Salad as a kid, and I still love it. Why? Because it’s fresh, light, and filling. It’s made with easy and affordable components and holds well in the refrigerator to enjoy the leftovers…

STROMBOLI

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SAUSAGE KEBABS

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ZUCCHINI AND CORN FRITTATA

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