Since moving to the Bay Area 8 years ago from Colorado, I've found my happy place cooking and exploring new restaurants in the Bay and beyond. I love reading, learning and watching anything related to the culinary arts. Figuring out how food, cultures, people and politics come together is my jam. There's nothing better than a hearty debate among good friends about whether you'd pick rice or noodles... to eat for the rest of your life. #TeamRice all the way!
When I'm not in the kitchen, you can find me trying to be a yogi, taking pictures of my food wherever I might be eating, rooting for the Denver Broncos and the Colorado Buffalos, out dancing with my girls, traveling with my #teamrice boyfriend or plotting my next food based adventure.
Food heroes include: David Chang, Roy Choi, Samin Nosrat, Chrissy Teigen, Dominique Crenn, Gabriela Camara, Gaggan Anand, Nancy Singleton Hatchisu, Anthony Bourdain, Julia Childs and my mom and grandma.
Warm up with the perfect Asian style roasted vegetable salad. My favorite veggies to use are carrots, brussels, broccoli, cauliflower, and some fresh tomatoes. You’ll also learn how to use up kale stems for a delicious kale, onions, and garlic mixture. And, the recipe also includes a yummy sesame oil vinaigrette. Enjoy!
Read MoreKale salads are delicious and nutritious. Make this flavor packed salad for a nutrient rich lunch or dinner. The massage technique is definitely recommended and lots of garlic, of course! The best thing about this is that it’s easy to make and ready in 30 minutes.
Read MoreAdding persimmons to your salad can brighten up the long, dark, winter nights. They are the perfect compliment to leafy greens, brussel sprouts and beets.
Read MoreChinese chicken salad is a fun dish to bring to any kind of gathering. It’s got crispy maifun noodles, tender boiled chicken and deliciously sweet Mandarin oranges. Plus, you can’t go wrong with a homemade dressing.
Read MoreWhat’s better than a salad topped with hot cheetos?? This quick and easy recipe will be the star of the show at your next dinner party.
Read MoreWow your friends at your next pot luck. This ramen noodle salad will impress everyone and it takes 10 minutes to make!
Read MoreChop up some tomatoes and garnish with herbs, olive oil and flaky Maldon sea salt. The perfect side dish for hot, summer nights!
Read MoreEasy somen salad is a Japanese dish served cold and is great for summer time BBQs! Buy some char siu at your local asian market and layer it upon noodles, eggs, lettuce and fish cakes. Top if off with simple homemade dressing.
Read MoreCreate your own version of Julia Child’s salad Nicoise. This recipe takes a bit more time than the average salad but you’ll notice the difference putting in a little effort can make.
Read MoreA low carb option for a Mexican flavored meal plus my favorite ingredient to add to salads, canned corn!
Read MoreAdd some color and zest to the cold winter nights with a citrus salad that’s simple to make.
Read MoreCombining two ingredients very different types of ingredients can make one delicious salad. Get creative and add avocado, a hard boiled egg, and an herb vinaigrette to this delicious shrimp and squash salad recipe.
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