Easy Everyday Recipes
This Peach Ginger Bourbon Cocktail is the one drink for the end of summer. It’s made with fresh peaches, mint, ginger liqueur and bourbon. Sweet & great flavors! The long weekend is about to start. I’m very excited about that. It’s not that we have anything planned, but it’s nice to have an extra day…
This Coffee Granita and Jelly is the perfect summer pick-me-up treat! Frozen granita and melt-in-your-mouth jelly pair with creamy vanilla ice cream. It’s like the cold version of coffee in a cup. Last couple weeks have been really hot. The other day, we walked around Farmer’s Market for just 15 minutes and my shirt was soaked…
These little Fig and Brie Avocado Toasts are perfect for a quick lunch. Lightly toasted baguette spread with creamy brie and fig jam, then top with mashed avocado, fresh fig and flaky sea salt. If fresh figs are out of season, you can just stick to the jam. This year has gone by so fast….
This Pineapple Toasted Coconut Ice Cream takes you to the tropical island that you dream of. It’s creamy and coconutty with pineapple jam swirls. Because the coconut is toasted, it also brings a little nuttiness and savoriness. Flavors are complex and robust. No doubt this ice cream has become one of my favorites! When it…
This classic Chinese Stir-Fried Shrimps and Eggs dish just needs 6 ingredients. It’s incredibly easy and great for busy weeknights. YES, eggs can be for dinner too! When I was chatting with my mom on the phone a few weeks ago, my mom said “Oh, maybe you can make stir-fried shrimps and eggs for your…
This Yogurt Panna Cotta with Strawberry and Honey is the ultimate summer dessert! It’s cold and silky smooth. You get the richness but there is also a little tanginess from the yogurt. Top with fresh berries and drizzle with a floral honey syrup. Pretty perfect! It has been a warm week in Southern California. For…
Instead of using pizza dough, French bread can also be great for pizza. This Sausage and Pineapple French Bread Pizza hits all the right notes, savory, sweet and tangy. Just what you need for a weeknight dinner. If you have a little extra time, it’s even better with a homemade pizza sauce! Last weekend, Bryan…
This Creamy Smoked Paprika Chicken is a great weeknight dish. Not only it’s creamy, that smokiness from the paprika makes the sauce totally irresistible! It’s perfect with a plate of steamed rice. I’m excited to share that Bryan and I have been fully vaccinated! I feel like we can finally be less scared and relax…
This Cheesy Black Bean Dip is my copycat version of the cheesy bean dip at Trejo’s Tacos! Creamy, savory, cheesy, little sweet, and little citrusy. Once you started, you’ll want to finish the whole thing! Trejo’s Tacos is a newer taco joint in Los Angeles and it’s started by actor Danny Trejo. It first opened…
