• Cacio e Pepe Risotto

    Let’s take the beloved Cacio e Pepe, or other known as “cheese and pepper” …

  • Rustic Basil Pesto

    Fresh, nutty, and herbaceous, this chunky rustic basil pesto has all the familiar flavors you …

  • Garlic Confit Hummus

    It is time to elevate garlic hummus with this smooth and creamy garlic confit hummus. …

  • Creamy Hummus

    Hummus has now entered the chat. This homemade hummus is smooth, creamy, and just like …

  • Coffee Cube Iced Latte

    Coffee Cube Iced Latte

    What if I told you that your iced latte can get better as it melts. Impossible? Oh no, it’s possible. This coffee cubed iced latte is just that. A iced latte created from strongly brewed coffee ice cubes topped with hot steamed milk. It has the frothy, creamy consistency that you know and love from a hot latte, but is cool and refreshing, perfect for summer. Truth be told, I am not a fan of iced coffee beverages. 90% of…

    Chili Oil Pork and Shrimp Dumplings

    Chili Oil Pork and Shrimp Dumplings

    dump·ling | ˈdəmpliNG | (noun) a small ball of dough (usually stuffed) that may be boiled, fried, or steamed. These pork and shrimp dumplings are the next on my Asian kick this month. If you read my Black Bean Garlic Chili Noodles post then you know that I recently found my solution for obtaining Asian ingredients and products living in the suburbs. Thank you Umamicart for being extremely convenient and having all my go-to staples. So what is my favorite…

    Black Bean Garlic Chili Noodles

    Black Bean Garlic Chili Noodles

    If you follow me on Instagram you have probably seen my garlic chili noodles. Well, consider these Black Bean Garlic Chili Noodles the older more mature cousin. They are quick, simple, and ridiculously good. Now before I break this down for you, I have to say, I love Asian food. Walk into my pantry and you would be amazed how many Asian pantry staples I have stocked at all times. I in no way claim to cook AUTHENTIC Asian cuisine.…

    Labneh with Harissa Roasted Tomatoes

    Labneh with Harissa Roasted Tomatoes

    lab·neh | ˈlebnā | (noun) Creamy, thick Middle Eastern style strained yogurt. Typically served with savory garnishes as a dip or spread. This tangy, smooth, creamy dip can be found at most Middle Eastern restaurants sandwiched on the menu between hummus and baba ghanoush. While it tastes great with just a little drizzle of EVOO, there are truly endless possibilities to dress it up.  If you are trying to branch out and explore more Middle Eastern dishes at home this…

    Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Latte

    Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Latte

    Get ready, this one is a mouthful. This iced brown sugar vanilla oat milk latte (whoa told you a mouthful) will have you saying goodbye to those overpriced specialty drinks at that coffee chain you love so much. For a fraction of the price, you can make your own iced oat milk latte, exactly how you like it, without someone calling you by the wrong name. The best part, you know exactly what’s in your drink. No offense, but I…