Kirbie's Cravings

Rusticucina

Rusticucina is a new Sicilian Italian restaurant that recently opened in Hillcrest. The restaurant occupies the space formerly occupied by Sirens and Pardon Our French. The farm-to-neighborhood eatery offers from-scratch pastas, pizzas, a tableside...

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Crazy Chocolate Cake

This crazy cake is made without butter, eggs or a mixing bowl. All you need are some pantry staples, which are mixed directly in your baking pan. The result is a deliciously moist and...

Keto Lemon Cake

This lemon loaf pound cake is moist, fluffy and full of lemon flavor. It’s finished with a sweet lemon glaze. It’s also an easy one-bowl recipe. No mixer is needed!

Garlic Beef

This garlic beef stir fry is flavorful and simple. It’s perfect for a quick and easy meal. You can add vegetables and pair it with rice or your favorite rice substitute.

Basque Burnt Cheesecake

This unique looking cheesecake has become very popular recently. The cheesecake is creamy and light with a caramelized surface. It is also much easier to make than traditional cheesecake and hard to mess up.

Trader Joe’s February Edition

Sharing my latest haul from Trader Joe’s, including Fearless Flyer items, new products and low carb products. Some of my favorites this month include scalloped potato chips, green goddess dressing and plantain crisps. I...

Coffee Mug Cake (Keto, Low Carb)

This single serving coffee-flavored mug cake is keto-friendly, low carb and gluten-free. It cooks in the microwave in less than 2 minutes.

Bake Cheese Tart (Los Angeles)

Bake Cheese Tart is a chain originally from Japan that specializes in Hokkaido-style cheese tarts. They’ve since opened a few US locations, including one in Los Angeles.

Souffle Omelette

Souffle Omelette is an impressive and unique egg dish that you can serve for breakfast or brunch and isn’t that hard to make. The eggs are incredibly fluffy and soft, with a melted cheese...

Costco February Edition

Sharing my latest grocery haul from Costco including new products and sale items like chicken breakfast links, heavenly hunks, and honey blossom cookies. As always, I have a low carb section towards the end...

Keto Zucchini Tots

These crispy zucchini tots are a great way to use up leftover zucchini. They can be baked or cooked in the air fryer. They make a great side dish or snack and are low...

Cardellino

Cardellino is the newest restaurant from the Trust Restaurant Group, located in Mission Hills. The restaurant serves fresh-baked pastries and an Italian-American inspired menu.