Jollof Rice

Jollof Rice

This West African inspired dish has rich flavors of tomato glaze, onion, spices and smokiness. I have read there are hundreds of different regional ways of making jollof rice. The creamy texture is created through a blend of roasted red peppers. I’ve added cashews for …

Lemon Pepper Pasta

Lemon Pepper Pasta

This Italian inspired recipe started with a simple image I came across one day on the internet. It looked so appealing that it inspired me to try making it. In my first few attempts I either added too much lemon zest, which resulted in too …

Buffalo Pesto Burrito

Buffalo Pesto Burrito

Now this one has an interesting story! I originally created this recipe while working at Trio, a restaurant in South Minneapolis. The idea was to create a burrito with only three main ingredients and to call it a “trio-rito,” a fun play on words. Unfortunately, …

Sesame Fried Rice

Sesame Fried Rice

The idea for this Asian inspired recipe came from a random assortment of leftover vegetables in my freezer. Soy sauce and sriracha are added for flavor. But the key ingredients are the toasted sesame seeds for garnish, which is where the recipe gets its name. …