Pea Couscous Risotto with Mascarpone and Basil

Thai Coconut Vegetable and Noodle Soup

The experience of trying new food can be as striking as exploring a foreign landscape. Fresh tastes, obscure aromas, alluring textures—these are all capable of taking what is an ordinary...

Why Does Wine Go Bad and How Long Opened Wine Lasts

One of the most common questions that I get from students in my Introduction to Wine classes is about bad wine. People want to know, why does wine go bad,...

Chorizo Shawarma Crepes with Lemon Tahini

Hi guys! It’s Gab from Artful Desperado. How’s spring treating you so far? Over here on the Canadian West Coast we have no sunshine – yet – but we are keeping...

Green Chickpea Curry with Potatoes

Spring arrives in Northern California rather abruptly. One day you look up and all the trees have exploded with flowers. It’s the perfect time to breath deep, soak in some...

Skillet Baked Chipotle Enchiladas

These skillet baked chipotle enchiladas are inspired by the days when my mother and grandmother, both from Mexico, would spend hours in the kitchen creating meals that I long for...

Hosting a Winter Wonderland Party

This winter has been so magical! It’s no wonder our dear groundhog Punxsutawney Phil decided we needed six more weeks of winter. I don’t know about you, but I sure...

White Bean Gnocchi with Mushroom Cream Sauce

One of the things I love most about cooking is the ability to adapt. Learn one recipe and from there, it can be easy to branch out into more ideas...

Snack Time: Spiced Popcorn Two Ways

Hi guys! It’s Gab from Artful Desperado! Today I’m sharing with you two super easy, yet tasty, recipes to make spiced popcorn. I know, popcorn is s total no brainer, but, trust...

Pan Fried Polenta with Braised Leeks

Polenta is such a delightful comfort food no matter how it’s prepared. But when it’s fried to perfection, that’s when it’s at its best, and this Pan Fried Polenta with...

DIY Recipe Kit for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays to celebrate. And one of my favorite gift ideas to give is something DIY (do-it-yourself), even better, a DIY recipe kit.