Ina Garten is one of the few people who I think I’d take a shrimp and grits recipe from. She is skilled and when it comes to picking ingredients she second to none. One of the things I really like about the way she cooks is that she wants you to be simple but use …
Flank Steak Tacos made with Mojo de Ajo and Salsa Arriera
Tacos are so versatile and can showcase almost any ingredient you want. For a very long time, I didn’t eat red meat, but when I moved to San Diego I was impressed with the way the Mexican natives can make Beef taste amazing. I love how a simple mixture of spices and oil can make …
Chicken Adobo Tacos
If you haven’t figured out yet, I’m slightly obsessed with tacos. I live in SoCal where tacos are king and I swear every corner has their own taco place. Some places are fancy and hipster, and some are just small family run places, each is perfect in its own right! Chicken Adobo tacos are great …
Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa
This green salsa is delicious. Simply put, it is versatile and can be used with almost any taco, but personally I like to dip chips in it and eat it straight. One thing I really enjoy about this salsa is the color. The green is so vibrant and in your face, that if you serve …
Naan Bread
Naan bread is simple, delicious and the worst part, you just can’t stop eating it. I was making Chicken Tikka Masala and wanted to make a nice simple meal. I was walking around my grocery store and couldn’t find Naan for the life of me. I was shocked it was so hard to find when …
Chicken Tikka Masala
Indian food has a special place in my heart. I lived in Minneapolis for quite a few years and the Indian food there was amazing. I stumbled into a restaurant there (Nala Pak) when I was 22 and had a life changing experience. This nice server saw me lost and confused wanting to figure out …
Peppery Beef Stew
It’s fall and we know what that means: soup, stews and all things warm. Living in San Diego it’s kind of odd because it’s always nice and warm, so we don’t get that season, but I love it anyways. I love stews but they always hit so heavy, so instead of the super heavy starch, …
Best Pizza in the World
There is something so peaceful about making pizza dough. It takes over a day to make, but it is something you watch grow, take care of it and in the end enjoy it, the whole process just brings joy. In San Diego we don’t have the strongest pizza scene. There are some good places, but …
Brussels Sprout and Artichoke Salad with Creamy Cilantro Lime dressing
Cooking healthy is very important to me (don’t get me wrong, I have my days where all I want is pizza), but cooking healthy is always seen as dry and boring. I’ve taken my love for tacos and added them to a salad (that I usually top with my three-pepper steak). This salad is very …
Shot and Beer Chicken Braised Tacos
If there is one thing that everybody knows about me is that I love tacos. I’m not kidding when I say I love them. I have an Instagram dedicated to it and I travel the US for work and I try tacos in every city I come to. I was beyond happy when the taco …