Hey everyone, I'm finally back! Over the past year, I have completed my first year at Johnson and Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. What an unforgettable experience full of so many new and exciting culinary ventures. If I explained my entire first year experience with you all in full detail, this blog post would be extremely long, so I'll summarize without leaving anything out! First, let me go over what I'm studying incase you weren't here for the last blog post. I'm a Culinary Arts Bachelor's Program student, and I plan on also graduating with a Master's degree. I started my jou ..read more

I can't believe we are almost through the whole month of August! This year has flown by so quickly. I am so excited and ready to further pursue my culinary dreams this September at Johnson and Wales University. I have all of my chef whites and houndstooth pants pressed and ready to go! I can't wait to gain new culinary experiences, and have an amazing school year!   This salad is so delicious! It's so tasty and full of flavors, as well as low-carb and really good-for-you. The grilled chicken is seasoned with an aromatic Jamaican jerk spice blend, which includes cinnamon, onion powder, ga ..read more

Happy Thursday! I hope you've been having an amazing summer! It has been so hot outside lately- today, the temperature reached 95 degrees! This type of weather calls for a light, refreshing, and wholesome dinner. This gluten-free Thai basil and mint chicken pasta is so delicious! Fresh mint, Thai basil, lime juice, and pineapple adds a refreshing summer twist on this dish.  Let's get to cooking! Thai Basil & Mint Chicken Brown Rice Pasta (serves 8 or a hungry family of 4) 16 oz. brown rice pasta  2 lbs. ground chicken 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint 1/4 cup chopped fresh Thai bas ..read more

Happy Monday! I hope your week is off to a great start. I can't believe we are already into the month of June! I am loving this beautiful weather; summer is definitely on it's way! This gluten-free fried chicken and waffle sandwich topped with a creamy cajun aioli is sure to become your summer staple! It's not only delicious, but easy-to-make and gluten-free as well! The one ingredient that makes this dish perfectly complete is the raw honey- it adds the perfect amount of sweetness to this savory and spicy dinner! Let's get to cooking! Simple Gluten-Free Fried Chicken & Waffle Sandwich ..read more

Happy Thursday! I hope you all are having an awesome week!  I can't believe we have less then a month until Summer! This year flew by so quick! I have been working on so many recipes that I cannot wait to share on here. This dairy-free creamed spinach is the perfect side dish to accompany a delicious main entree! It is so creamy and flavorful- you will have a hard time believing it is dairy-free!  Let's get to cooking! Dairy-Free Creamed Spinach (yields 4 large ramekins) 1 lb baby spinach olive oil, to grease pan  4 shallots, minced 3 garlic cloves, minced 14-ounces coconut ..read more

Happy Friday! I hope you all have an amazing weekend. These mozzarella, tomato, and prosciutto skewers are the perfect healthy spring snack, or light lunch! They are so light and fresh! Beware though, it is really hard to only eat one! Not only are these skewers delicious, they are super simple to make as well! You only need 7 ingredients (excluding salt & pepper) and a dozen bamboo skewers!  Onto the recipe!  Mozzarella, Tomato, & Prosciutto Skewers with a Basil Vinaigrette (yields 12 skewers) 12 bamboo skewers 2 dozen  mini mozzarella balls  2 dozen cherry to ..read more

Hey there, happy Thursday!! We are almost to Friday! Sometimes you want to cook a fancy dinner, whether it's to celebrate a birthday, holiday, achievement, or just simply because you want to! This shrimp scampi risotto is so delicious & fancy, yet so simple to make! I've always loved shrimp scampi, as well as risotto- the result of combining the two dishes is pure perfection!  Let's get to cooking! Shrimp Scampi Risotto (serves 8) 40 large shrimp, peeled and devained 16 oz arborio rice 2 quarts chicken stock 1/2 cup + 1/4 cup medium diced shallots 10 garlic cloves, minced 2 table ..read more

Happy Tuesday! I hope your week is off to an amazing start. These mint pots de creme are sure to make your week even more amazing! Since yesterday was the official beginning of Spring, I figured this was the most perfect recipe to share! Pots de creme, which means "pot of cream" is a classic French dessert made with cream and eggs. The texture is super creamy and light, and the mint flavor is so refreshing and flavorful! To top it off, this creamy custard is finished with a sweet strawberry mint reduction and homemade honey sweetened whipped cream.  Onto the recipe! Mint Pots de Creme ..read more

Happy Tuesday! I am so excited to share this recipe with you all! I can't speak highly enough about this amazing dish!! It is so simple to make, yet so delicious and flavorful! Not to mention it is super healthy for you as well; it is loaded with protein, healthy fats, and whole grains! This dish will surely make multiple reappearances at your dinner table!  Let's get to cooking! Healthy Shrimp Burrito Bowls (serves 4) 2 cups brown rice 4 cups water 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 lb shrimp (cleaned and tails removed) 2 avocados, halved and sliced 1 cup black beans  1 cup multicolored cher ..read more

I am so excited to share this recipe with you all! When I first tried Singapore street noodles, I absolutely fell in love with all of the flavors featured in the dish. The key flavor that is so perfect in this noodle dish is curry powder! The rice vermicelli noodles not only take on the flavor of the curry powder, but the gorgeous color as well!  Not only is this dish absolutely delicious, it has many health benefits as well!! Curry powder contains turmeric, which is a natural anti-inflammatory, as well as ginger, which promotes a healthy immune system. So many reasons to cook this delic ..read more