homemade & local eats
~I don’t have enough money for chicken nuggets~ (If you know, you know) But seriously, these homemade baked chicken nuggets are not only full of flavor, they’re way better for you than the ones you’re getting from the frozen food section or your favorite fast food chain! Super easy to make with limited ingredients, these …
I love making things from scratch, but when there’s a limited amount of time (or I’m feeling just a little bit lazy), store-bought frozen puff pastry is the way to go! I realized a few days ago that I still had some sheets of puff pastry stored in the freezer – perfect for homemade hand …
Fall is officially here which means it’s time for caramel apples and all things pumpkin! Caramel apples can be difficult to make and hard to eat, but an easy way to get the same sweet treat is through this salted caramel dip! This dip is absolutely perfect for gatherings or as a snack, and pairs …
You guys know homemade bubble tea is one of my favorite things to make, and this time I had to try out the ever popular brown sugar! Did anyone else know that most brown sugar boba teas don’t actually have any tea in them??? This recipe is super delicious and easy to make at home, …
Figs have been everywhere this season and I’ve been dying to use them in a recipe! This classic fig tart consists of a few simple ingredients and about a whole Costco box’s worth of figs It’s incredibly delicious and full of flavor. The tart definitely looks harder to make than it actually is, but is …
I recently had panna cotta at a local restaurant and figured I’d try making it on my own! Panna cotta is a creamy, delicious, and refreshing dessert that’s (in my opinion) extremely underrated! Luckily it’s very easy to make in your own kitchen, and you can flavor it however you’d like. I chose a simple …
Homemade Chipotle-style bowls? Yes please! Decided to try my hand at homemade cilantro lime rice and let me tell y’all, it is incredible! Packed with flavor and incredibly delicious. I topped my bowl with some shrimp, pineapple salsa, and freshly sliced avocado to balance out the whole meal. You can add sriracha or more lime …
Mochi donuts, but make them ~fall~! I’ve experimented a few times with mochi recipes before, but donuts have always seemed way too intimidating. But in honor of the kickoff to pumpkin spice season, I decided to break out the mochiko and my trusty donut baking pan to make apple cider mochi donuts! These are SO …
As promised, here’s one way you can use the brioche buns from my previous post: pulled pork sandwiches! There’s not a ton of BBQ spots out in California, so knowing how to make your own pulled pork comes in clutch when those cravings hit. Pulled pork is so simple yet so intimidating for a lot …
I like big buns and I cannot lie! I’ve been a big fan of making sandwiches recently, and these brioche buns are perfect for homemade sandwiches and burgers! They are so soft and have just enough flavor to add a little bit of depth to any meal. They’re also incredibly easy to make (and bake …
