Happy Wednesday! Is anyone else anxious for this week to be over? Because same. I just want to be home already celebrating Christmas! Very soon! Anyways, this salad is one of my favorites to serve around the holidays because it is a. simple, b. fresh and healthy, c. delicious, and d. makes for a beautiful … Continue reading Simple Citrus Avocado Salad
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
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! 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! 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
Hi! I hope everyone had a great weekend! One of my favorite things to make is a big batch of roasted garlic. I've saved a tutorial to my instagram highlights but figured I would do the step by step on the blog too just in case some people don't have instagram 🙂 The key to … Continue reading Best Ever Garlic Bread with Roasted Garlic Butter
Hi! You guys, I cannot BELIEVE it is September! Does this give anyone else major anxiety? I'm not sure why, maybe because this year is just never ending impending doom if/when this pandemic is going to end. Summer felt like the happy, safe place of the pandemic. I don't want it to get cold! I … Continue reading Pasta with Tomatoes and Brie
Hi! How was everyone's weekend? I had some of my friends visiting and we had the best time. There was LOTS of delicious food to be had. And I of course was the hired chef for the weekend 😉 We had such delicious meals all weekend, including my favorite grilled dish as of lately: Chimichurri … Continue reading Chimichurri Swordfish Kebabs
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