Serving Up Small Batch Happiness
My spin on Corn Chowder includes the addition of vegetables and bacon. Easy to make, this version gets a flavor boost from a “secret” ingredient. The result is a corn chowder that eats like a meal. Pair it with some fresh bread and you’ve got the perfect dinner, any night of the week.
Taking inspiration from Cuba’s national dish–Ropa Vieja–our Cuban Pulled Steak is actually homage to one of our favorite Portland restaurants (¡Oba!) that closed in 2017. This slow cooked dish is jam packed with flavor. It combines slow cooked flank steak with creamy potatoes. Corn salsa is added for freshness and the entire dish is balanced with a homemade crema.
East meets West in this Indian mash-up. Coconut curry is paired with pasta and mango chutney for a dish that is a little sweet, a little savory and very delicious.
For coffee lovers, fall is Pumpkin Spice Latte season. For this recipe I tried to capture the flavors of this autumn favorite in a dessert. A spicy gingerbread combined with a warm latte sauce makes one heavenly combination. Coffee-lovers and non-drinkers alike will love this dessert.
These parfaits are a reinvention of the Black Forest Gateaux. In this deconstructed version, pomegranate replaces cherry and the super dark chocolate cake has been lightened to complement the new fruit. Sweet cream rounds out the flavor, which is sure to be a new favorite in your house!
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.