Kirbie's Cravings

Pueblo

Pueblo opened in Pacific Beach last summer, offering high-end Baja coastal cuisine. The restaurant has two bars including a rooftop bar, spacious indoor and outdoor dining spaces and even has a dedicated parking lot.

Pan Seared Salmon with Mango Salsa

Pan Seared Salmon topped with mango habanero salsa is an easy weeknight meal. It’s the perfect summer recipe and ready in less than 30 minutes.

Garlic Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

Garlic Parmesan Asparagus is an easy side dish with only four simple ingredients and it’s ready in about 15 minutes. This asparagus recipe is great for weeknight meals or holiday dinners! Asparagus is in season and I couldn’t resist buying a...

3 Ingredient Japanese Cheesecake

This Japanese-style souffle cheesecake is just three ingredients. It’s light, fluffy, and a shortcut version of the traditional Japanese cheesecake. I love Japanese cheesecake. It’s airy, cottony soft and tastes like a cheese flavored souffle cake. I could probably...

Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese

Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese

Instant macaroni and cheese is so creamy, easier, and faster than making it on the stove. You can have homemade mac and cheese in 20 minutes with minimal work. Everything cooks in the pressure...

April Ramblings

I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend. I missed my March Ramblings post as time just got away from me. But I’m back with an April one! 1. I’m currently obsessed with Reese’s Pieces...

Creme and Sugar

Creme and Sugar is a cafe in Anaheim most known for creating Unicorn Hot Chocolate. The cafe also offers Unicorn milkshakes, unicorn cake, and some non-unicorn desserts and drinks.

Starbucks’ Unicorn Frappuccino

You may have heard about Starbucks’ Unicorn Frappuccino. A colorful drink that is only available for five days (April 19-23) or while supplies last.

Sheet Pan Stir Fry

Sheet Pan Stir Fry is an easy weeknight meal and a cheat version of traditional stir fry. Everything cooks in one sheet pan for minimal clean-up. No need to hover over your stove constantly...

3 ingredient flourless breadsticks

3 Ingredient Flourless Cheese Breadsticks

These cheesy breadsticks are super easy to make. They only require 3 ingredients and are also gluten-free and low carb.

Hachi Ramen

Hachi Ramen opened recently, replacing Artisan Bento. The restaurant is still under the same ownership but with a new concept and a remodeled dining area. I had enjoyed my previous visits to Artisan Bento,...

Giant Instant Pot Pancake

Giant, Japanese-style rice cooker pancakes made in the instant pot instead. This enormous pancake is big enough to feed several people. It takes less than 5 minutes to prepare and the instant pot does...