Hi! So I started to get into making food tik tok videos since my dancing one's aren't going so well.. It really is such a crazy app. So many different creators and different types of content to watch. The dog, dancing, and food videos are all my favorite. And clearly I spend way too much … Continue reading Sweet Potato Nachos + Other Superbowl Ideas
Happy Saturday Everyone! I wanted to share the recipe from my last cooking class. Scallop Piccata with Toasted Pine Nut Herb Cous Cous This recipe was so fun to teach and even more delicious to eat. I think scallops are a fun entertaining dish because they look impressive but I promise they are pretty easy … Continue reading Scallop Piccata with Toasted Pine Nut Herb Cous Cous
Hi! Happy Monday! How was everyone's weekend? I got to cook for a lovely couple on Saturday night who were celebrating a birthday. I got brunch with my friend Sarah yesterday, and other than that, just laid pretty low. I was in Manhattan yesterday and it was so strange to walk around and see all … Continue reading Spicy Turkey Meatballs with Cheesy Polenta
Hi everyone! Happy Inaguration day! This day to me has felt incredibly peaceful and hopeful for better days ahead. I also must admit while watching the inaguration I was quite impressed with all the monochromatic outfit looks including the matching face mask. Fashion in the times of covid! Also how crazy is it that we … Continue reading Asian Marinated Flank Steak and Portobello Mushrooms with Scallion Chimichurri and Coconut Rice
Happy Monday everyone! I am SO excited to be sharing this soup recipe with you. Once again, a Chef Maju recipe, however I have adapted it slightly to make it a bit more simple. This recipe makes a LOT of soup, but good news is that it freezes well! This soup takes a bit of … Continue reading Chicken Tortilla Soup
Hello! Happy New Year everyone! Even though the Pandemic is still very much present, something about the new year and vaccines being distributed just makes me feel hopeful and that the light at the end of the tunnel is very near! I try to think as positively as possible (easier said than done sometimes) because … Continue reading Peanut Noodles
Hi! Crazy to believe that Christmas Eve is Wednesday! I know everyone's celebrations may look a little different and may be smaller this year, but I think the Holidays are always an excuse to make a nice meal to celebrate whether big or small. It is fun for me to hear about people's different traditions … Continue reading Christmas Eve and Christmas Dinner Ideas
Happy weekend everyone! I can't believe how quickly December is going by. I'm pretty positive everyone is in the same boat of being ready for 2020 to be over. I could not agree more! I'm very excited to share this recipe with you because it's another Chef Maju special! Eggplant Rollatini Maju has made this … Continue reading Maju’s Eggplant Rollatini
Hi! Thank you for everyone that has put in Christmas care package orders! I am still accepting them through Christmas if you're looking for a fun sweet treat to send to a loved one! One of my favorite items in this round of care packages is my Cinnamon Cardamom Coffee Cake. When I was living … Continue reading Cinnamon Cardamom Coffee Cake
Hi! Happy Almost December! I finally figured out how to leave a comment box on all my posts so if you would like to leave me a comment, now you can! I'm not sure why it took me so long. Actually I am sure, technology is not my thing at ALL. Whenever people do cool … Continue reading 26 Fun Gifts For the Homebody/Cook
Hi! How was everyone's weekend? Mine was filled with lots of food. And wine. But mostly food. We celebrated Thanksgiving on Saturday and made a feast! Even though it was a smaller group this year we still made enough food for approximately 20 people. You could say there were leftovers! Turkey sandwiches the next day … Continue reading Herb Leek Stuffing
Hi! I hope everyone had a great weekend! What is everyone doing for Thanksgiving? We have a tradition of doing a Thanksgiving meal the weekend before Thanksgiving where my Mom's side of the family joins. So the good news about this is I'll be able to share some Thanksgiving recipes later this week so you'll … Continue reading My Kitchen Essentials
Hi! How is everyone doing? I saw a meme recently that said, "What has felt longer, the last 3 days or the month of March?" I mean...yea. I've been trying to distract myself by working out, watching trash TV, and constantly thinking about what my next meal is...But who am I kidding, I do that … Continue reading Fall Harvest Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette
Hi! Today is a stressful day. Or more like a stressful week/month/year if you ask me! So let's distract ourselves mildly with a delicious new recipe Ahi Tuna Poke Bowls Fun fact, I use to work as a line cook at an Asian restaurant that sadly is no longer open. While my line cook career … Continue reading Ahi Tuna Poke Bowls
Hi! I have a delicious new recipe for you, Easy Turkey Chili! My friends like to make fun of me when I say something is easy. They will frequently say, “Is it easy for you or is it actually easy, because there's a difference” hah! I promise this recipe is actually easy, and while I … Continue reading Easy Turkey Chili
Hi! Once again, apologies for being MIA. But I promise I have some good recipes coming your way in the next couple of weeks! And speaking of good recipes, I made a new dip recipe yesterday for the football game and it was insanely good. I mean how could it be bad? Buffalo Chicken Jalapeño … Continue reading Buffalo Chicken Jalapeño Popper Dip
Hi! I hope everyone had an amazing weekend! I've been excited to write this post for a while. If you know me, you know that I absolutely, 100%, have a severe addiction to cookbooks. I absolutely love them. I'm not much of a reader in general, but I will read cookbooks cover to cover and … Continue reading My Favorite Cookbooks
Hi! If you haven't heard yet, I launched my new fall care package line today! I will be running this care package through Thanksgiving so get your orders in! One of the items featured in my fall care packages is this delicious Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread. I will be honest though, I have had such … Continue reading Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
Hi! How is everyone doing? Soup season is here! Today I'm sharing one of my favorite soup recipes, Thai Butternut Squash Soup. When I was younger I claimed to not "like" soup except for my Nanny's hamburger soup which now doesn't sound as appealing hah. I'm happy I grew out of that phase because now … Continue reading Thai Butternut Squash Soup
Hi! Happy start of Fall! I'm always a little hesitant to accept the beginning of fall because summer is by far my favorite season. But I do loves soups, fall foliage, pumpkin, and a good football potluck. Speaking of football potlucks I have just the thing for you to bring. Three Cheese Baked Macaroni and … Continue reading Three Cheese Baked Macaroni and Cheese
