Kirbie's Cravings

Microwave Nutella Cookie

This easy Nutella cookie cooks in under one minute. It’s soft and cakey and full of chocolate and Nutella flavor. I needed this cookie today. Okay, maybe I didn’t need the three I actually...

5-Minute Mug Cakes Book Preview

It’s less than two months until my first book comes out and I’m excited to finally share a little more about the book, reveal a few preview photos, and offer signed bookplates for pre-orders....

Sriracha Chinese Cucumber Salad

This cold and refreshing cucumber salad is easy to prep and ready in minutes. One of my favorite ways to eat cucumbers is Chinese-style cucumber salad. Crisp cucumber pieces are seasoned with just a...

TJ Oyster Bar -The Seafood Place

We’ve been craving the smoked tuna fries from TJ Oyster Bar 2 ever since our first visit last month, so we made our way back. This time we went with friends, letting us a...

photo of a mango mousse tart

Mango Mousse Tart

This summer tart is light and not overly sweet. It’s topped with fresh sweet mango slices and makes a beautiful dessert centerpiece. As you may recall, after my mango coconut tart post, I’ve been...

Romesco

Recently, we had dinner at Romesco with a few close friends. We’ve been wanting to return for awhile, having had such a good first impression earlier this year. This second time around, the meal...

July 4th Recipe Round-Up

I’m so excited for the upcoming long weekend! Like many others, we’ll be celebrating with a summer BBQ, so I’ve done a round-up of July 4th themed desserts and drinks and BBQ/summer related recipes...

Richard Walker’s Pancake House

Richard Walker’s Pancake House recently opened a second location in the heart of La Jolla. I was recently invited to dine at the new location. I’ve passed by the original downtown location many times...

Lappert’s Ice Cream

Lappert’s Ice Cream

Lappert’s Ice Cream is one of our favorite places for ice cream in San Diego. Lappert’s Ice Cream serves super premium ice cream (at least 16% butterfat) and specializes in Hawaiian flavors like macadamia...

Baked Orange Chicken

Orange chicken is made a little healthier while still retaining its crispy coating through baking. This baked orange chicken is an easy weekday meal. I’ve been on a quest to make some of Mr. K’s favorite dishes healthier. While...

Ironside Fish & Oyster

Ironside Fish & Oyster, the latest project of Consortium Holdings, opened a few months ago and has become one of the most popular new spots in San Diego. The interior is quite impressive, with...

3 Ingredient Ice Cream Cupcakes

These Ice Cream Cupcakes are made with 3 ingredients and are the perfect easy summer dessert. Decorate them with a scoop of ice cream, sprinkles, and chocolate syrup to make them even more festive...