Carne Asada

Carne Asada

This marinade and meat is very fast and easy to make. It can be made ahead and kept in the freezer in a Ziploc, ready to take out and throw on the grill, or cooked up right away. It is very versatile and packed with flavor. I love it in tacos, burrito bowls and...
Burrata Pasta

Burrata Pasta

I LOVE cheese. And burrata cheese is FABULOUS. Burrata cheese is actually mozzarella cheese but with milky soft cheese in the middle. It is SO GOOD in a saucy pasta dish because just kind of oozes into the sauce. I use thin spaghetti because I like the way it absorbs...
Chicken Divan

Chicken Divan

This is my favorite vintage casserole from growing up. It is so yummy, but I also love the origin story. The Divan Parisien was a well-known and very fancy restaurant in the early 1900’s. It was located in Chatham Hotel in NYC. The restaurant was ruled over by...
Chicken Carnitas

Chicken Carnitas

I have always LOVED Chicken Carnitas. It was my favorite dish at my favorite Mexican restaurant in Salem, Oregon. Los Dos Hermanos. Their Chicken Carnitas are insanely delicious. At least that was the case 15 years ago. It makes my mouth water to think of them. I...