Jump to Recipe Salmon Crudo & Cilantro Coconut Sauce for ep.1 of my ‘If I had a restaurant’ series. This dish more than deserves a spot at my imaginary restaurant. This is perfect as an appetizer to serve when hosting, or as a main dish as well! If you loved this recipe, check out my Spicy Salmon Crudo & Carrots! Why You’ll Love Salmon Crudo & Cilantro Coconut You know that I am the crudo queen, and this one is EPIC! This one is full of depth and flavor. It’s fresh, citrusy, spicy and delicious. In my books, a good crudo needs some texture, which is where the fried leeks come into ..read more

Jump to Recipe Marinated Artichokes My favorite thing to do with them while in season! If you loved this recipe, check out my Whipped Brie & Spicy Peaches! Why You’ll Love Marinated Artichokes This is super easy to make, and you can store them in your fridge and put them on pretty much anything your heart desires. The artichokes are the main character here obvs, but the whipped brie takes it up a notch, and brings that creamy element and it is heaven. Substitutions Herbs are super easy to swap out for your favorite ones. You can leave the crushed red peppers out if you aren’t a fan of spi ..read more

Jump to Recipe Sole Meunière ok, soooo…typically from Normandy but I enjoyed this dish quite a bit during my time in Antibes. Delicate, delicious and comforting all at the same time. I used petrale sole (deboned) for this recipe, and you can find it at Whole Foods! If you loved this recipe, check out my Scallops Meunière recipe! Why You’ll Love Sole Meunière It’s light, lemony, and herby… which is pure perfection! I made this for my sister who isn’t a huge fan of fish, and she was obsessed with it! It’s super easy to make. The brown butter adds a nutty touch and makes this a buttery heaven! S ..read more

Jump to Recipe Roasted Red Pepper Rigatoni… I was craving a red pepper sauce but also a carbonara, so I took the idea and ran with it. Before you come for my head, I am NOT claiming it is carbonara in any way, shape or form ok? OK? ok…I simply took my favorite elements of it and infused them into my classic roasted red pepper pasta. I will be a heretic here, but I will say that I am not crazy about guanciale, at least not the guanciale I can find in town. I tried it in Italy last year and it was a game changer, but here? I much prefer pancetta. If you enjoyed this recipe, check out my Rigatoni ..read more

Jump to Recipe Milky Dirty Martini I know it sounds…weird…HOWEVER …It is delicious. The blue cheese in the shaker is what makes it look milky and adds a delicious lil funk in a fabulous way. It is life changing. My sister who says she “tolerates” blue cheese but isn’t a huge fan was absolutely obsessed with this. If you love martinis, you have to try my carajillo martini! Why You’ll Love Milky Dirty Martini Trust me this Milky Dirty Martini is a main character and once you try this, you won’t be able to go back. It is sooo good and trust me on the blue cheese inside the shaker, it adds such a ..read more

Jump to Recipe Salmon Wonton Tostadas & Avocado Mayo These are SO flavorful… They hit all the notes! Salty, crunchy, creamy, acid, fatty, sweet . These will be a crowd pleaser! If you love this recipe, check out my Salmon & Spicy Avocado Mayo Wonton Cups recipe. Why You’ll Love Salmon Wonton Tostadas These are super easy to make and the perfect appetizer. I love to make these for when I’m having people over. The avocado mayo gives it that creamy and delicious touch. These wonton tostadas are EPIC, you are going to love them! Substitutions You can substitute the salmon for tuna or scal ..read more

Jump to Recipe Sushi Bundt Cake I understand that it isn’t traditional by any means but it is a super popular dish in my hometown in Mexico! Its original name is rosca de sushi, which translates literally to sushi bundt cake. This has been one of my most viral recipes to date with well over 30 million views across platforms. Typically it is done with surimi (imitation crab) tampico. Personally I prefer real crab, which is what I used but you can take your pick! Why You’ll Love Sushi Bundt Cake It is very easy to make and extremely versatile! Every time I serve it up for guests they are instan ..read more

Jump to Recipe Carrot Cake Panna Cotta is one of my favorite desserts! So creamy and delicious. I’m aware it isn’t a traditional recipe but after years of playing around with my classic panna cotta recipe, I have been playing around with variations and I have to say, that this might be my favorite! The flavors of the carrot come through beautifully, the sweetness and slight sharp aftertaste, am I crazy or do you know what I am talking about? Also, we all know that the cream cheese frosting is not arguably the best part of the cake. Since I wasn’t about to frost a panna cotta, I added it to the ..read more

Jump to Recipe Tomato Butter & Burrata Crostini is one of those quick and easy appetizers that everyone always loves. Perfect for your next dinner party or add a side salad and call it girl lunch. By far one of my most popular recipes to date and with good reason! It is DELICIOUS, versatile and very easy to make. To be honest, I would be happy if you just tried the tomato butter on pasta or even as part of the most epic cheesy tomato bread . Why You’ll Love Tomato Butter & Burrata Crostini The tomato butter just takes it to a whole new level, it is an umami bomb, especially when combin ..read more

Jump to Recipe Yolk stuffed potatoes… It’s no secret that I am OBSESSED with yolk and these are so glorious and satisfying. This is a great way to take your potatoes to the next level. That first bite is epic, the runny yolk and the crispy potatoes come together so nicely. The textures are amazing. If you love yolks like me, you have to try my crispy yolk toast. Why You’ll Love Yolk Stuffed Potatoes You are in for a TREAT. They are so cheesy and the yolk is such a nice surprise. They are super easy to make and I can guarantee you that this will be the talk of your next brunch. Substitutions Yo ..read more