Hello! Long time, no chat! I would say I'm back and will be posting more regularly, but the next month for me is going to be hectic with moving, getting a puppy (!!!!!), and focusing on promoting my private chef business out in Rhode Island. So speaking of, if you know anyone in the Rhode … Continue reading Pork Laarb
Tag: dinner
Simple Citrus Avocado Salad
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
Spicy Turkey Meatballs with Cheesy Polenta
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
Maju’s Eggplant Rollatini
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
Ahi Tuna Poke Bowls
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
Easy Turkey Chili
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
Thai Butternut Squash Soup
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
Three Cheese Baked Macaroni and Cheese
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
Best Ever Garlic Bread with Roasted Garlic Butter
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
Pasta with Tomatoes and Brie
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
Chimichurri Swordfish Kebabs
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
Grilled Korean Barbecue Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa
Hi! I'm so excited about this new recipe. It's a good one! I feel like everyone is looking for ways to spice up chicken. In the summer I'm all about a good meal cooked on the grill, and instead of just doing simple grilled chicken this is a fun twist: Grilled Korean Barbecue Chicken with … Continue reading Grilled Korean Barbecue Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa
Barbecue Chicken Chopped Salad
Hi! I'm not sure if anyone can relate to this, but growing up we would go to California Pizza Kitchen all the time. And instead of ordering pizza, every single time (and I mean every.single.time) I would order their barbecue chicken chopped salad and sesame ginger dumplings. I've recently been craving their barbecue chicken chopped … Continue reading Barbecue Chicken Chopped Salad
Scenes from the Weekend + Marinated Slow Roasted Salmon
Hi! I hope everyone had a fun weekend! My friends were here to visit and we had such a nice time. Obviously had to do the grilled pizzas again. We did a spicy pepperoni, mushroom pizza, clam pizza, margarita, and a pesto caramelized onion goat cheese one. So delicious! Duke doesn't realize how large he … Continue reading Scenes from the Weekend + Marinated Slow Roasted Salmon
Chicken Pineapple Stir Fry with Cauliflower Fried “Rice”
Hi! I have a delicious and super healthy dinner recipe for you! Chicken Pineapple Stir Fry with Cauliflower Fried "Rice" The most important part of making a stir fry is having everything prepped and ready to go before you start cooking. Otherwise known as your "mise en place" My mise en place! Mise en Place … Continue reading Chicken Pineapple Stir Fry with Cauliflower Fried “Rice”
Mom’s Crab Cakes
Hi! Happy Friday everyone! I will be honest that I haven't been doing much cooking lately because I've been busy with a new project I'm starting. You may have noticed a new page titled "Care Packages" I'm planning on getting everything ready to debut on Monday! It's an exciting side project inspired by my friends … Continue reading Mom’s Crab Cakes
Linguine With Clams
Hi! I present you with the recipe to one of my favorite dishes of all time!! Linguine with clams! To be honest, I went most of my life without ever trying this dish and thought it was kind of weird. But then I tasted the linguine with clams at Carbone and I was like OMG … Continue reading Linguine With Clams
Roasted Lemon Chicken with Potatoes and Shallots
Hi! If you haven't decided what you're making for mothers day, I have just the recipe for you! Roasted Lemon Chicken with Potatoes and Shallots. One of my favorite meals ever. There is something so satisfying about a roasted chicken dinner that is decadent while still being healthy! If you've never roasted a chicken before, … Continue reading Roasted Lemon Chicken with Potatoes and Shallots
Fish Tacos with Sriracha Lime Crema and Pickled Onions
Hi! Somehow March was one year long, April went by fast, and now it's already May! I'm hoping May brings some warmer weather because this gal could use a tan. I figured with cinco de mayo coming up on Tuesday it would be fun to share a recipe for one of my favorite Mexican dishes, … Continue reading Fish Tacos with Sriracha Lime Crema and Pickled Onions
Scallion Pancakes + The Best Teriyaki Marinade
Happy Saturday! Or if you're like me the days currently are just, day, day, day, day, day..#unemployed life ANYWHO, I hope everyone is hanging in there during these weird/crazy times. For me my favorite way to stay positive and entertained is to try new cooking projects. We've already been over how my sourdough project was … Continue reading Scallion Pancakes + The Best Teriyaki Marinade