Kirbie's Cravings

Roscoe’s House of Chicken and Waffles

I’ve known of Roscoe’s House of Chicken and Waffles since I moved to Southern California. The LA based chain is an institution and no chicken and waffles debate is complete without including Roscoe’s in...

Bloody Mary Ice Pops

Bloody Mary Popsicles are a twist on a classic cocktail. It’s a fun and refreshing treat for parties, holiday brunches, or any time you want a boozy popsicle. Over the long weekend, we were in Los Angeles, and...

2 Ingredient Flourless Nutella Mug Cake

This recipe is just 2 ingredients and it produces a rich, decadent, individual-sized, flourless Nutella cake. Last week my first cookbook released! I am overwhelmed by all the support of family, friends and readers...

Punjabi Tandoor (new location)

Punjabi Tandoor (new location)

Punjabi Tandoor recently opened a second San Diego location in Mira Mesa. The original location is a hole-in-the-wall space that is extremely popular. I was really curious about the second location. Occupying the former...

Crispy Baked Chicken Wings with Tequila Glaze

These crispy baked chicken wings are glazed with a citrus tequila glaze. They’re great as a light dinner or game-day snack. I hope everyone had a good Labor Day weekend. We had a really...

D&C Tofu House

I had a craving for tofu stew recently, so we went to check out D&C Tofu House. The staff was very energetic and friendly in greeting us and soon we were seated with the...

Whole Lemon Bars

If you’re looking for an amazing lemon bar recipe, this is it. These lemon bars are the best I’ve had. A thick and velvety custard that isn’t too sweet or too tart, with a...

Snow Skin Mooncakes

It’s almost that time of year again. Mid-Autumn Festival or Moon Festival will be on September 8, 2014. One of the main ways it is celebrated is by eating mooncakes. In anticipation of the...

Carnitas’ Snack Shack – Carmel Valley/ Del Mar

The ever popular Carnitas’ Snack Shack opened its second location last week, inside Del Mar Highlands Town Center (which seems to be the designated spot for second restaurant locations as it also houses the...

crispy golden pork belly slices

Crispy Golden Pork Belly

Learn how to make pork belly with crunchy golden skin and tender, juicy meat. This is an easy recipe – no complicated steps! It uses a salt crust that gives skin-on pork belly the...

Iceskimo revisits

Iceskimo has been our “go-to” spot for snow shaved ice this summer, a dessert originally from Taiwan that shaves blocks of ice made with water mixed with milk, cream or condensed milk to have...

Baked Cheesy Tomatoes

These easy stuffed tomatoes are filled with marinara sauce and topped with melted cheese. They are so simple to make and are great as a side dish or light dinner.