Schaschlik – aka Steak Kebab

Grilling season is here and I am all for it! Aside from my oven/stovetop, the grill is the most used kitchen appliance in our house – although technically the grill is outside, but you get it! We love grilling – it is so easy, adds a great flavor, and usually mean less dishes to clean!Continue reading “Schaschlik – aka Steak Kebab”

Blackberry Pistachio Muffins

This recipe is perfect for a weekend breakfast when you want something delicious and not too time consuming. These muffins are full of fresh blackberries and pistachios which give them a nutty, slightly sweet, slightly tart flavor profile. I also love the texture of these with the finely chopped pistachios that give them just aContinue reading “Blackberry Pistachio Muffins”

Mbar

Mbar is a rooftop bar overlooking South Lake Union in Seattle, WA. I am not sure what the m stands for, but it should stand for magnificent. Both the views and the food are incredible! Their location allows you to really see many areas in Seattle as well as the mountain ranges in the viewContinue reading “Mbar”

Teriyaki Salmon + Veggies

The PNW is known for great, fresh salmon and they are right! It is too bad that salmon is one of my least favorite options. Growing up I loved it so much – my grandad used to make this amazing smoked salmon on the grill on a weekly basis and I still remember always askingContinue reading “Teriyaki Salmon + Veggies”

Steak Salad with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

It is summertime which means salad season is here! SO many fresh vegetables in season right now and there is nothing better on a warm day than a crispy salad. This salad is no exception – it is crisp, light, fresh, and tasty. I top this with a medium-rare steak for a satisfying dinner, butContinue reading “Steak Salad with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette”

Rancho Bravo

RANCHO BRAVO – two locations in Cap Hill and Wallingford serving up some classic tacos and other Mexican dishes. We ordered the Carnitas and Shredded Beef. These are as basic as it gets. They come filled with meat and topped with diced onions and cilantro and served with your choice of salsa verde or rojaContinue reading “Rancho Bravo”

Tapas Castilla – Part 2

Tapas is so fun! It is the perfect cuisine to share with friends and family so you can try several different dishes without having to commit. If you’re like me, it is so hard to decide what to eat because usually the entire menu looks amazing! That is why I love tapas because they areContinue reading “Tapas Castilla – Part 2”

Peach Prosciutto Burrata Salad

I am not going to claim this recipe as a 100% original thought – I have seen many people putting together similar flavor combinations with peaches being a huge foodie vibe this summer. I will however say that I have never seen anyone put all of these ingredients together in one dish – so thatContinue reading “Peach Prosciutto Burrata Salad”

TNT Taqueria

TNT TAQUERIA – located in Wallingford, is a little walk up window serving up tacos and more! They open at 8am so you can get your breakfast taco fill as well! I used to come here all the time for breakfast tacos, breakfast burritos, and their churros. I had never actually tried their regular tacosContinue reading “TNT Taqueria”

Noi Thai

Have you ever wanted to eat fried rice out of a pineapple? Well you can at Noi! Not only is it beautiful, but it is also delicious! I eat a decent amount of thai food beucase it is one of my favorite types of cuisine with all the flavors they use, I just can’t stayContinue reading “Noi Thai”