March 8, 2012
Noodles & Company
by Kirbie
Noodles & Company is a casual fast food eatery chain that offers different types of noodle dishes from around the world. San Diego hosts a couple of locations, including one inside the UTC mall....
November 30, 2011
Pepperoni Garlic Knots
by Kirbie
The pepperoni garlic knots I previously made were a big hit so I made them again but played around with the shape. On my last attempt I tried to emulate the shape from the...
November 16, 2011
Pepperoni Garlic Knots
by Kirbie
I’ve been wanting to try my hand at pepperoni garlic knots ever since tasting a version at Jersey Joe’s Pizzeria. It’s such a simple idea, but adding pepperoni to garlic knots really raise them...
November 13, 2011
Pumpkin Garlic Knots
by Kirbie
Pumpkin garlic knots are homemade rolls that are soft, fluffy, and a little sweet. The color is perfect for holiday dinners. One pumpkin recipe I knew I had to make this year are these...
September 4, 2011
Noodle Salad Handrolls
by Kirbie
A few months ago, I purchased these colorful soy wrappers to make sushi handrolls after tasting them during a demo. Made of soy, these are not the traditional seaweed nori wrappers used for sushi....
August 31, 2011
Olive Oil Cake with Lime
by Kirbie
This olive oil cake is flavored with lime zest and is similar to a pound cake. It’s a great cake to serve for breakfast and brunch, dessert, or as an afternoon snack. I...
August 16, 2011
Pizzeria Bruno Napoletano
by Kirbie
I’ve been on a quest to check off more restaurants on my to-do list lately. Pizzeria Bruno has been on the list for quite a while. Pizzeria Bruno is San Diego’s first restaurant to...
July 17, 2011
Rosemary Bread Knots
by Kirbie
This homemade bread is made with fresh rosemary. It’s a great recipe for holidays or special occasions when you want fresh-baked bread. I like to form the bread dough into knots so everyone gets...
May 17, 2011
Homemade beef noodle soup
by Kirbie
Chinese beef noodle soup is one of my favorite Chinese dishes. The rich, steaming beef broth, tender pieces of meat, and soft noodles make a hearty and comforting meal. I’ve had several bad beef...
April 19, 2011
Colorful Hard-Boiled Eggs
by Kirbie
Colorful hard-boiled eggs are easy to make and great for Easter. They are made similar to tea eggs but with food coloring instead of tea. Enjoy them as a snack or use them to...
November 11, 2010
Garlic Knots
by Kirbie
Garlic knots are an easy homemade rolls recipe to make. They are made with yeast, flavored with garlic, and baked until golden brown. I’ve been having fun making different kinds of garlic knots recently....
November 5, 2010
Homemade Gnocchi
by Kirbie
Homemade gnocchi is not difficult to make and only requires five ingredients. Mashed potato is formed into a dough with flour and eggs to create soft pillow-like dumplings that cook in boiling water for...
