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Highlights From Our Ibiza Trip & What I Cooked Last Week
4 things you can’t miss if you ever make it to Ibiza, pan con tomate avocado toast, grandpa’s Korean marinated pickled radishes, Thai red curry dumpling…
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Pan Con Tomate Avocado Toast
Inspired by a dish I had in Spain, this is a twist on the classic pan con tomate. The toasted bread is topped with freshly grated tomato and slices of…
Grandpa’s Korean Marinated Pickled Radishes
A simple and healthy delicacy we’ve been making in my family for years and years. The radishes explode with flavor from the inside out.
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Three Cozy Soups for Fall & What I Cooked Last Week
It’s soup season! (my favorite soups to keep you warm), mom’s pastina soup with basil chicken meatballs and escarole, the secret to the crispiest…
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The Crispiest Roasted Potatoes
The secret to the crispiest potatoes is… baking soda! It breaks down their surface and makes them super crispy once roasted in the oven. You’ll never…
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August 2025

Five of My Favorite Restaurants in LA & What I Cooked Last Week
An amazing oyster bar, the best Persian food, my go-to spot for affordable sushi (and more!); life-changing bean and cheese burrito; one-skillet chicken…
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Honey Butter Cornmeal Pancakes
These are from my mom, the queen of fluffy pancakes. Imagine pillowy melt-in-your mouth centers with texture pops from the cornmeal and plenty of honey…
One-Skillet Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Orzo
A creamy, cozy one-skillet dinner packed with protein and veggies. Comforting and easy to make, it’s perfect for those cooler days.
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Life-Changing Bean and Cheese Burrito
This burrito is one of the most delicious things my mom and I have made. We layered the beans with plenty of cheese and pan-fried it until the tortilla…
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Summer Grilling Party for Two & What I Cooked Last Week
An Easy, Healthy Summer Dinner, My Go-To 10 Minute Lunch Plate, Mom's Zucchini Pie, White Cheddar Mac & Cheese, Grandpa's Benihana Ginger Dressing
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Mom's Summer Zucchini Pie
The perfect blend of light and rich. The mozzarella melts into little pockets of cheesy goodness. It’s so delicious with the zucchini, onion, and fresh…
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White Cheddar Mac & Cheese
Mini shell mac & cheese is both simple and extraordinary. The noodles pool up with the creamy sauce, reminding me of Annie’s white cheddar mac, my…
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