Kirbie's Cravings

Zucchini Mug Cake

If you love zucchini bread, check out my single serving zucchini mug cake. It’s super soft, fluffy, with bits of zucchini mixed throughout. I am very much in love with this new mug cake...

Bang Bang Crispy Baked Chicken

Breadcrumb-free crispy baked chicken is drizzled with bang bang sauce for a delicious weeknight meal. I’ve made so many bang bang recipes now, but no one in our house is sick of it yet, so...

Breakfast Republic

Since opening last summer, Breakfast Republic has become one of the most popular brunch places in San Diego. We recently visited over the holidays, braved the long lines, and completely fell in love with...

Bestia

Bestia, a modern Italian restaurant, is one of the hottest restaurants in Los Angeles and one of the hardest to snag a weekend reservation. Thanks to a very, very nice friend of mine, he...

Homemade Dog Treats

These healthy, homemade dog biscuit treats are just four ingredients and easy to make. My dog loved them and I think yours will too. Right before Christmas, I was baking up a storm, trying...

Cauliflower “Mac and Cheese”

Cauliflower replaces macaroni noodles and the creamy cheese sauce is lightened up as well, for this lighter and low carb cauliflower mac and cheese. I really love working with cauliflower and this cauliflower mac and cheese recipe is my latest creation. With the stormy weather...

AppeThai

AppeThai opened in San Diego a few months ago, replacing Yes! Pingo. I recently was able to grab lunch there with CC of Pink Candles at Ridgemont High. Despite the quick opening, I was surprised...

Skinny Cookies and Cream Mug Cake

This single serving cookies and cream cake is just 4 ingredients and less than 200 calories. It’s ready in less than 5 minutes! Continuing on my attempts to start the year right, I’m concentrating on low...

Lemon Garlic Zucchini Noodles

Zucchini noodles are tossed in a simple garlic and lemon herb sauce for a very light and easy dish. After nearly two weeks of indulging on holiday foods, today was back to business and...

Green China Grill

Green China Grill (老地方) recently opened in San Diego over the holidays, specializing in hand-pulled noodles. We went a few days ago and the restaurant is currently operating with a limited menu. While they plan...

Healthy Recipe Ideas

Healthy Recipe Ideas

Happy New Year everyone! I have some healthy recipe ideas to share with you these coming weeks, but first, here is a round-up of some of my favorite healthier dishes I’ve made through the...

Best Bites 2015

The final post for 2015! I’ve been lucky enough to visit quite a few places this year and here are some of my favorite bites from my adventures. I hope everyone has a wonderful and...