You know how there are some words you can never seem to spell correctly? Although I have no trouble spelling words like fiduciary or onomatopoeia, the word responsible gets me every time. Most recently, shawarma earned a spot on the list of words I can't seem to spell. I've somehow convinced myself that the first "a" just doesn't exist. [...]
Growing up in California, I learned to love Mexican food from an early age. I had the privilege of being exposed to authentic Mexican cuisine from the time I was old enough to hold a taco shell in my hands and my father instilled my love for hole-in-the-wall restaurants tucked away on lazy street corners. [...]
When I first started to change my eating habits and adopt a healthier diet, I remember worrying that I would have to abandon all the wonderful flavors I had grown to love. But, as I learned new cooking techniques, I realized that there are a host of natural ingredients that can elevate even the most [...]
By now, it's probably becoming clear that I will put pesto in just about anything. So of course, I put a healthy dollop of pesto in this soup recipe. But it is just the flavor punch that a run-of-the-mill chicken soup needs. If you have something against basil, parmesan, or olive oil, don't bother reading [...]
