I have been wanting to collaborate with someone in the Tiny Kitchen for a while, so I was thrilled when I met Marie Plantoinette. She’s got a great perspective on cooking focusing on plant-based recipes which is completely different than what I traditionally do on Tiny Kitchen Big Taste. I was especially thrilled (and impressed)…
Recipes for One or Two People
Every recipe on this site is made with one or two people in mind — but these are the ones that were specifically built for it. Small-batch proportions, right-sized pans, technique designed for a yield that actually makes sense for the way most of us live.
The Battle of the Scambled Eggs
Eggs are the first thing I ever cooked on my own. And since then, I think I have made scrambled eggs at least a thousand times, and 997 of those times they have turned out differently. Why? That’s what I wanted to know! Should I add milk, should I not add milk? I read you…
Bacon Blistered Shrimp and Green Beans
Not to be confused with the mid-sized car from the Ford Motor Company, Fusion in the food world generally refers to the mixing of culinary traditions, whether ingredients or techniques, that are unique to specific cultures. It sounds fancy, but it doesn’t have to be. In fact, one of the most notable examples of fusion…
Toasted Sub Sandwich
I love me a good sandwich! But…too often is the time that I find myself dropping $10 or more on a sandwich only to be left thoroughly disappointed. I’m not saying that you have to stuff your sandwich full of goodies to make it a great sandwich, but I do want more than a slice…
Summer Lovin’ Spring Rolls
Summer is all about great food and these Summer Lovin’ Spring Rolls definitely fit the bill. A couple of months ago, I was fortunate enough to be on Food Network’s Cooks vs. Cons. I won’t divulge what happened on the show (you’ll have to watch), but during the course of shooting the episode, there was…
Arugula Feta Melon Salad
Summer is in full swing and nothing beats the heat quite like a cool, crisp and refreshing salad. I don’t know about you, but when I hear cool, crisp and refreshing, one word comes to mind: Watermelon. Hey, it’s not just a summertime snack anymore. We’re taking this all-time summer favorite and mixing it with…
Mediterranean Swordfish
I love to travel. And while I enjoy seeing the sights, my perfect trip involves mixing in with the locals. That’s when I feel like I’m truly experiencing the culture. Part of mixing in with the locals, for me, is enjoying the foods that are unique to the place I’m visiting. I’m always fascinated by…
Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Making great food is all about sharing it with the ones you love. It’s about the whole experience of the meal, though…not just the food. So, of course, I love recipes that I can make in advance so that when my guests arrive, I have time to spend with them, rather than being stuck in…
Mmm… Mojito…
Even though Summer doesn’t technically arrive in the US until June 21, I have always equated the beginning of summer with the Memorial Day weekend. Ironically, I say this, but as I look outside this morning, it is overcast and cool here in L.A. No worries, though, Summer will be here before long and it’s…
Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies
In all the time I have been living on this Earth, I don’t think I have ever met a single person that has uttered the words, “No thank you, I don’t like cookies.” Not one. Have you? Combine that with the fact that I don’t think I have met an individual on God’s green Earth…
Margarita!
There is no denying, I love Margaritas! Definitely, my drink of choice…although, I’ve been craving a good ice-cold IPA lately. I digress. I was never a big drinker. I didn’t even drink in college before I was 21. Yep, I was the perpetual “Designated Driver” (or as we called them down South, “Sober Driver”). I…
Thin is In Pizza!
Pizza Night will never be the same after you try this Super-Thin Pizza. I’ll be honest with you, I was always quite content with the traditional pizza that I had known as a kid. But when I tried this wafer thin and crispy pizza for the first time at Alto Palato restaurant here in Los Angeles,…