Serving Up Small Batch Happiness
This homemade take on the popular “San Francisco Treat” combines the flavors of Indian Briyani with an Armenian rice pilaf. It is just as easy as opening a red box of the stuff from the Bay Area, but packs a lot more flavor. It makes a great side dish to chicken, beef, veggie kebabs, curry or anything else you can think of!
Making refried beans from scratch takes just a smidge more work than opening a can of store bought beans, but the results are FAR tastier. Next time you are at the grocery store, skip the canned stuff–ick–and try this recipe instead. It has so much flavor and it will have you going back for seconds! Or maybe even thirds (I won’t tell!).
This Mexican Rice recipe is so tasty and easy, you’d think it came from a restaurant. Plus, you can have this side dish on the table faster than you can order and pick up take-out. So throw away those take-out phone numbers. You won’t need them anymore!
Bulgogi, which translates literally to “fire meat” is typically thin-sliced marinated beef or pork that has been grilled or stir-fried. In this recipe, I combine familiar bulgogi flavors with the ease of ground beef to make a quick Korea-inspired dish that is big on taste and perfect for any night of the week.
Creamy Garlic Gnocchi Bake is a dish that is light on dishes and big on flavor! This easy pasta bake takes its inspiration from some of my Italian favorites: Fettuccine Alfredo, Carbonara and Gnocchi. With its creamy, garlic sauce and pillow-y gnocchi, it is sure to be a family favorite at your house too.
I'm a professional photographer and storyteller based in Portland, Oregon. I'm also a globetrotting foodie and culinary explorer. I'm obsessed with bold seasonings and take pride in my ever-growing spice collection. As a self-taught home chef/baker, I occasionally share the kitchen with two amazing sous chefs (my husband and young daughter). When I'm not behind the camera, you'll find me planning my next flavor adventure, whether it be on the road or in my kitchen.