Have you ever thought that you didn’t like the way a dish tasted? Maybe it was because you found a version of the dish that made your taste buds tingle. My husband used to tell me he did not like avocados or guacamole. Then he tried his uncle’s guacamole and liked it. This inspired me…

This recipe is by far one of my husband’s favorites. I remember the first time I made this for him. I was so nervous to mess up this treasured cut of meat. But he loved it so much! I’ve now made this for friends and family. I hope you enjoy it too. 2 lb back…

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of year in my house. I am always thankful for family and friends. I am grateful for all the trials and tribulations that make up my life; I try to face my challenges head on. Like many people, one of the challenges my family and I face is how to…

Have you ever been so excited to see an ingredient that you simply had to cook it? It’s hard to explain my level of excitement when I found fresh rice noodles recently. But as soon as I bought them, I knew I had to make pad se ew, which is a traditional Thai street food….

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many people seem to truly stress out over the thought of preparing the Thanksgiving Day meal. This really does not have to be the case. With proper planning and preparation it can actually be a painless experience. I am a planner through and through. I always have a pen…

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at a recipe even though it could be faster to simply go to the store and buy it? With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I wanted to see if I could use the sugar pumpkin I had bought as part of my fall decorations. Like all things,…

Have you ever wanted to experiment with a dish after hearing about it from someone else? I was chatting with my mother-in-law one time and she mentioned a dish she made with some potatoes. It got my wheels turning and this is what I came up with. Enjoy! 3 tbsp olive oil 1 sweet potato,…

Have you ever been challenged by someone? This recipe was a challenge by my husband to make a super tasty version of a pecan pie we had from our hometown. So I created this pecan pie recipe and then he suggested adding bourbon. After a couple tries, I had it down to this amazing recipe….

Have you ever taken an item to a party that ended up becoming your signature dish? This dish is what I became known for. If my friends were planning a party, they always asked if I was making wontons. So of course, I would! I hope you take this dish and make it your own….

Have you ever wanted to eat a meal from your youth? Maybe one that reminds you of time with your family? This recipe always makes me think of my mom. She made many variations of this Filipino dish throughout my childhood and it always was a hit. I hope you enjoy it and make it…