Prosciutto Pizzettes

These are from a party I catered. This are the best things for cocktail parties- super versatile, affordable, and a crowd pleaser… they also can be easily assembled at the last minute… or up to 2 hours before hand, leaving

Prosciutto Pizzettes

These are from a party I catered. This are the best things for cocktail parties- super versatile, affordable, and a crowd pleaser… they also can be easily assembled at the last minute… or up to 2 hours before hand, leaving

Flakey phyllo freeform Samosas

I made these one night with a friend…. Surprisingly perfect. They go really well with a nice cold beer. The flakiness of the phyllo contrasts nicely to the dense, moist, potato, onion and pea filling. I actually like this style

Flakey phyllo freeform Samosas

I made these one night with a friend…. Surprisingly perfect. They go really well with a nice cold beer. The flakiness of the phyllo contrasts nicely to the dense, moist, potato, onion and pea filling. I actually like this style

Marinated Hawaiian Kampachi @ Patina DTLA

Patina, Downtown Los Angeles

Their dinner menu Clockwise from top left: Marinated Hawaiian Kampachi with cucumber vinegar, avocado, crostini & green apple mustard – This was really good. The fish was not masked by the relatively delicate vinegar, and the mustard gave it a nice kick. Interesting

Marinated Hawaiian Kampachi @ Patina DTLA

Patina, Downtown Los Angeles

Their dinner menu Clockwise from top left: Marinated Hawaiian Kampachi with cucumber vinegar, avocado, crostini & green apple mustard – This was really good. The fish was not masked by the relatively delicate vinegar, and the mustard gave it a nice kick. Interesting

Chinese braised pork short-ribs

These are absolutely can’t-stop-eating-these delicious. I mean it! Make more than enough if you’re sharing. This recipe was inspired from my mothers cooking when I was a kid.   You’ll need: 1 pack (about 2 lbs) bone in pork short

Chinese braised pork short-ribs

These are absolutely can’t-stop-eating-these delicious. I mean it! Make more than enough if you’re sharing. This recipe was inspired from my mothers cooking when I was a kid.   You’ll need: 1 pack (about 2 lbs) bone in pork short

Sous-vide ego with arugala & pasta

Sous Vide egg with home-made pasta tossed with baby arugala

Made this for lunch one day, was just craving pasta and eggs… you could also add a piece of procuitto crisp to garnish. You’ll need: 1 sous vide egg – 146-148 F or 63.3-64.4 C ( for 1 hour) Homemade

Sous-vide ego with arugala & pasta

Sous Vide egg with home-made pasta tossed with baby arugala

Made this for lunch one day, was just craving pasta and eggs… you could also add a piece of procuitto crisp to garnish. You’ll need: 1 sous vide egg – 146-148 F or 63.3-64.4 C ( for 1 hour) Homemade

Sous-vide duck leg confit

This dish is easy to do if you have  a sous-vide, or take a look at my sous-vide short cuts to make your own water bath for cheap. You’ll need: A pair of duck legs, free range, organic, best you

Sous-vide duck leg confit

This dish is easy to do if you have  a sous-vide, or take a look at my sous-vide short cuts to make your own water bath for cheap. You’ll need: A pair of duck legs, free range, organic, best you

Sous-Vide Veal Cheeks with Potato Gratin

I took a modern twist on this classic braised veal cheek recipe. The Sous-Vide really transformed the meat making it extremely decadent and it also had a texture like no other. Truly melted in your mouth. Great with a side

Sous-Vide Veal Cheeks with Potato Gratin

I took a modern twist on this classic braised veal cheek recipe. The Sous-Vide really transformed the meat making it extremely decadent and it also had a texture like no other. Truly melted in your mouth. Great with a side

A foodie cooks

Sharing photos, recipes and other culinary pursuits that I hope will inspire you as much as they have inspired me.

A foodie cooks

Sharing photos, recipes and other culinary pursuits that I hope will inspire you as much as they have inspired me.