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When we can’t travel the planet, we let our food take us there instead. From pizza to pad thai, tacos to tahini, brisket to biscotti, and mac & cheese to macarons–our meals are a one-way ticket to the world.
The Best Summer Barbecue You’re Missing
It's one of the best times of year: summer. For most, this means: pool parties, road trips, ice cold watermelon, and a whole lot of sweating. (Or, if you live in Phoenix like me, this also means Haboobs, scorpion season, & asinine energy bills from your overworked air...
Creamy Chimichurri Purée
Creamy Chimichurri Purée - This take on the famous South American sauce & marinade uses avocado to produce something creamy, flavorful, & herbaceous. - red wine vinegar, kosher salt, garlic (minced), shallot (minced), fresno chile (chopped &...
Homemade Gnocchi in Pancetta Cream Sauce with Sautéed Broccolini
Homemade Gnocchi in Pancetta Cream Sauce with Sautéed Broccolini - An incredibly decadent and filling play on the great is-it-pasta-is-it-potato debate. I admit--the perfection of this recipe sort of came way by accident. I was attempting to...
Fly—Don’t Run—to Pretty Bird
After more than five years in the nest, Salt Lake City-based Pretty Bird by Chef Viet Pham has finally flown the coop. This hot chicken restaurant off downtown's Regent Street has only been open a little more than a month but it’s already home to some rave reviews in...
The 20 Best Restaurants We Visited in 2017
Before getting to brass tax, here are some honorable mentions that I feel slightly guilty for leaving off of this list: Eggs in the City - Salt Lake City, UT (Breakfast) Blue Star Donuts - Portland, OR (Doughnuts) Myke's Pizza - Phoenix AZ (Pizza) MEAT Barbecue -...
Brown Butter Sage Cauliflower
Brown Butter Sage Cauliflower - This nutty, crunchy, creamy version of cauliflower is a whole new take on what's typically a boring side dish. - cauliflower, butter (unsalted), fresh sage leaves, goat cheese, salt (to taste), Prepare...
The Best Food on the North Shore of Oahu
First thing’s first: this is by no means a complete list of the best foods and restaurants on the North Shore of Oahu. (But let’s face it, Hawaii is perfect and, therefore, all of its food is equally perfect.) After a few visits in recent years, I felt the need to...
Fire Roasted Cherry Cheesecake (with Cherry Pit Whipped Cream)
Fire Roasted Cherry Cheesecake (with Cherry Pit Whipped Cream - Here's a decadent, summertime take on a classic dessert. Unbuckle your belt and get ready for some incredible times ahead. - Cherry Compote: cherries (approximately one bag),...
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka Masala - A classic Indian staple. Hearty, flavorful, and will certainly keep you coming back for seconds. - basmati rice, water, olive oil, boneless skinless chicken breast ((approximately 1-2 breasts)), butter, white onion...
Kale & Quinoa Strawberry Salad
Kale & Quinoa Strawberry Salad - I'll be the first to admit--I'm typically not the biggest fan of kale. I'll eat it, but generally when used in other dishes, I find it to be overly bitter. Thanks to a class I was taking,...
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