Pesto in Grams

This comes out perfect every time. 35-45 g fresh basil leaves 85 g spinach or kale (or more basil) 50 g walnuts, toasted 50 g grated parmesan 6 g…

Roasted Zucchini Parmesan

Adapted from NYT cooking SAUCE: 1 (28 oz.) can of whole peeled tomatoes 1 small onion, chopped (I don’t use onion) 4 medium cloves garlic (I use 3 cloves, sliced…

Tommy’s Beans

1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion (about 1/2 an onion)2 cloves garlic, minced or finely sliced1 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 (8oz) can Hunts tomato sauce…

Aunt Vina’s Chili Rellenos

This is my great Aunt Vina’s wonderful recipe for chili rellenos. They have far less cheese and fat than most recipes, but couldn’t be more delicious.  8 fresh poblano…

Turkey & Black Bean Chili

Adapted from Mat Martinez 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound ground turkey 1/4 cup sweet white onions, chopped 2 large cloves garlic, sliced 1 tablespoon paprika (I use…

Oven Baked Turkey Tacos with Swiss Chard

Inspired by my friend, Caroline’s recipe as well as Betty Crocker’s Easy Oven-Baked Tacos. Ingredients 1 package Stand ‘N Stuff or Regular pre-baked taco shells 1 lb ground turkey…

David Chang’s Momofuku’s Bo Ssam

Recipe from NYTcooking. Here is a video of David Chang preparing this dish on Martha Stewart. [untested recipe] Pork Butt: 1 (8-10lb) bone-in pork butt 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup kosher salt…