Kirbie's Cravings

Skinny Chicken Caesar Lettuce Wraps Meal Prep

Chicken Caesar Salad in lettuce wrap form for weekly meal prep. They are served with a skinny homemade Caesar salad dressing and whole romaine lettuce leaves, so that they can be eaten taco-style.

Village North

Village North recently had their grand opening at the end of May. The restaurant specializes in Northern Chinese cuisine which we don’t have a lot of in San Diego.

Girl & The Goat Green Beans

A few weeks ago I had the most amazing green beans. And now I’m sharing a recipe for them! This is a homemade copycat version of the sautéed green beans (previously named magic beans) served...

Square Bar Cafe (Mira Mesa)

Square Bar Cafe recently opened their second San Diego location (third overall with another location in San Jose). The rapidly expanding chain is known for their trendy desserts and drinks.

Instant Pot Spaghetti

Homemade spaghetti made in the Instant Pot. Everything cooks in the Instant Pot for a one pot pasta dish that cooks in ten minutes once pressurized. Making spaghetti with meat sauce has never been easier!

Skinny Bang Bang Chicken with Cauliflower Rice Meal Prep

Seared chicken with sauteed spinach served with cauliflower rice and drizzled with a skinny version of my bang bang sauce. It’s a low carb, easy meal that can be made ahead of time for your weekly meal...

Freeze San Diego

Freeze San Diego is a new liquid nitrogen ice cream dessert shop serving trendy creations like The Mermaid, charcoal Butterbeer ice cream, and Dragon’s Breath.

Creamy Lime Coconut Ice Pops

These creamy lime and coconut flavored ice popsicles are just 3 ingredients and a refreshing treat for summer. The ice pops are so creamy, they are like a cross between ice cream and ice...

Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes

Garlic parmesan smashed potatoes is an easy side dish to make. Dutch baby potatoes are parboiled, brushed with garlic oil, and then smashed on a sheet pan. Add some Parmesan cheese and they come out of the oven soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. Plus, they...

Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Macaroni and Cheese

Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Macaroni and Cheese

Creamy garlic parmesan macaroni and cheese is made in the instant pot. It takes only about 5 minutes to cook everything!

Camellia Road Tea Bar

Camellia Road Tea Bar is a new boba tea cafe that recently opened, offering a higher quality tea experience. They use loose leaf teas, house-made syrups, and real milk (instead of milk powder) in...

Chinese Lettuce Wraps

These Chinese-style lettuce wraps taste very similar to a restaurant version and are easy to make at home.