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Overhead shot of a plate of Instant Pot Bang Bang Pasta

Instant Pot Bang Bang Pasta

Instant Pot Bang Bang Pasta is an easy and delicious recipe. Everything cooks in the Instant Pot – including the pasta! – for a low-fuss easy weeknight dinner.

Charred Octopus from Waterbar

Waterbar

Waterbar is a restaurant and bar that opened recently, offering beautiful ocean views from its prime spot on the boardwalk in Pacific Beach.

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Taco Stuffed Avocados

Avocado halves are stuffed with lean ground turkey taco filling and homemade taco seasoning for a healthier version of tacos and a delicious and easy meal.

stacks of no bake coconut crack bars

No Bake Coconut Crack Bars (Paleo, Gluten Free)

These no-bake coconut crack bars taste like candy bar filling. As an added bonus, they are also paleo and gluten-free! They are also only four ingredients.

General Tso’s Chicken Sliders

These sliders are filled with crispy pieces of General Tso’s Chicken and topped with a spicy sriracha mayonnaise. They are a flavorful and fun appetizer for your next party.

Sul & Beans

Sul & Beans, a Korean shaved ice cafe originally from Los Angeles, recently opened a location in San Diego. The cafe offers bingsoo, toasts and drinks.

Pesto Zucchini Noodles Meal Prep

Pesto Zucchini Noodles are an easy and light meal that can be made ahead of time for your weekly meal prep.

Coconut Mug Cake (Paleo, Gluten Free)

This single serving, fluffy coconut mug cake cooks in the microwave in less than two minutes. The cake is also wheat flour free, paleo, and gluten free.

Girl & The Goat (Chicago)

One of our best meals from last year was at Top Chef winner Stephanie Izard’s Girl & the Goat in Chicago.

Avocado Pesto Pasta

Pasta tossed in a creamy avocado pesto sauce. This pasta dish is easy, flavorful and can be eaten hot or at room temperature, making it perfect for the warmer weather. It’s also ready in...

Sweet Chili Tofu

Crispy baked tofu is coated in Thai Sweet Chili Sauce for an easy and flavorful dish. This dish is also healthier than the fried version since the tofu is baked.

Creme & Sugar

Creme & Sugar, creators of the Unicorn hot chocolate, recently expanded into San Diego. The dessert shop offers an array of drinks, ice cream and cakes.