Shakshuka: Breakfast of Champions

One of the best recipes I have learned this year is Shakshuka!  It combines many of my favorite flavors, can have a whole lot of heat and is very hearty without being too heavy on the calories.  Shakshuka is a dish that can have an endless combination of flavors, but for me, there are a…

Pork Belly Ramen

It took me seven years from leaving Japan to truly appreciate the delicacy and intricacy of ramen.  I have tried many different iterations of ramen, some fish based, some meat based and yes…even veggie based and I believe I have found my favorite combination.  I love chicken based ramen with any type of unctuous meat,…

Chorizo for Breakfast and Romesco Sauce

I want you to consider this my love letter to chorizo.  Growing up in California I took this ingredient for granted, I didn’t appreciate the complexity, versatility and flavor that chorizo could impart on any dish.  It can be both a main ingredient to a dish or it can just add a bold flavor that…