This French toast recipe adds rosewater to the egg mixture to incorporate extra flavor into the bread before it is cooked. Rosewater has a very subtle floral flavor and is often used in Middle Eastern desserts. It pairs well with all the toppings that are normally served with French toast […]
With just a few ingredients, bacon wrapped figs are not only delicious appetizers, but they also look elegant and impressive. The umami and salty bacon pairs well with the figs. A slight drizzle of honey helps elevate the sweetness from the figs, which compliments the salty and tangy blue cheese. […]
This dish combines the flavor of spicy buffalo chicken with a creamy pasta. The spicy marinade tenderizes the chicken breast and infuses it with a peppery, buttery flavor and you use some of the left over marinade to make the pasta sauce. You have two different options for cooking the […]
These cookies combine the tangy flavor of dried cranberries, nutty pistachios and sweet white chocolate chips. These cookies are not only delicious, they are also very colorful and beautiful (not to mention festive if you choose to make them during the holidays). I used brown butter to make the dough […]
The beauty of this zucchini tomato tart is in its simplicity. With just a handful of ingredients, you can make a delicious yet elegant dish that will be the perfect start to any meal. Using ripe, sweet tomatoes will give you the best results since the tomato is the star […]
With only a few ingredients and quick and easy preparation, this refreshing appetizer is the ideal dish for summer parties. A cold slice of watermelon is the perfect way to cool off on a hot day and in this salad, I combine it with mint and feta to create a […]
This vegan breakfast was inspired by a combination of acai bowl and a parfait. Instead of using yogurt for the base, I use mashed bananas, which has a similar consistency as yogurt with a smooth velvety texture. I recommend using bananas that are ripe, but do not have too many […]
Tiramisu is an Italian dessert that is made of coffee and rum-soaked lady fingers layered with creamy custard and whipped cream. It’s light and creamy which is well balanced with the coffee and rum flavor. There are many different tiramisu recipes and I tried a few of them before developing […]
This recipe is an elevated version of chicken and vegetables. Instead of cooking the chicken breasts whole, I chose to pound them into a thin layer and roll them with chopped mushrooms and spinach to create a more elegant dish. One of the best things about this dish is that […]
I created this recipe to highlight strawberries as its main ingredient and used other flavors to compliment and elevate the sweetness from the berries. I recommend making this salad during summer when strawberries are in season and most flavorful. It is a simple dish that only requires a few items, […]