Kirbie's Cravings

Trader Joe’s September Edition

It is hard to believe we are already more than halfway through September! I stopped in Trader Joe’s last weekend to check out some of their new products. Here are some of the things...

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One Pot Fajita Pasta

This fajita pasta is an easy and flavorful meal. It’s all the flavors and ingredients found in fajitas turned into a pasta dish. Everything cooks in one pot for easy clean-up.

Cauliflower “Crab” Cakes

These crab cakes use cauliflower instead of crab meat. Even though they don’t contain any crab, they taste and feel like real crab cakes. This is my new favorite way to eat cauliflower!

Porkyland

Porkyland is a fast-casual Mexican eatery with two locations in San Diego. We recently visited so that I could try their foot-long burritos and carne asada fries.

3 Ingredient Flourless Banana Pancakes

These flourless banana pancakes are just 3 ingredients. They are easy to whip up and taste like banana flavored pancakes. If you want an easy gluten-free breakfast, it’s a great recipe to try.

Philz Coffee La Jolla

Philz Coffee, the very popular coffee chain originally from San Francisco, opened a second location in San Diego last week. This new location is in The Shops at La Jolla Village (which also houses...

Fried Mashed Potato Balls Stuffed with BBQ Chili

Fried mashed potato balls are stuffed with BBQ chili for a delicious appetizer perfect for your next tailgating or game day party.

Taco Lettuce Wraps Meal Prep

These low carb taco lettuce wraps make an easy and flavorful meal that can be prepared ahead of time for your weekly meals.

Nom Nom Bento

Nom Nom Bento opened recently and it’s quickly become one of our new favorite spots in San Diego. The fast-casual eatery serves creative Asian inspired bento boxes and was opened by Craig Jiminez, who...

Tater Tot Waffle Grilled Cheese

Crispy tater tot waffles are used as the “bread” for this breakfast grilled cheese sandwich filled with bacon, cheese, and avocado slices.

4 Ingredient Instant Pot Nutella Lava Cakes

These Nutella lava cakes are just 4 ingredients and are easy to make in the Instant Pot. This recipe is easier than a baked oven version, and the batter is made in one bowl without a mixer. I’m making all my molten cakes in...

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One Pot Fajita Pasta with Zucchini Noodles

A lighter and low carb version of fajita pasta using zucchini noodles. Everything cooks in one pan for easy clean-up.