Summer foods are definitely our favorite foods. Between ANYTHING grilled, summer vegetables, and fresh farm picked fruits, no other season compares. During the summer months, Salsa Fresca is our go-to delicious summer snack. It is pretty inexpensive and really easy to make. This recipe is also great because it can be adjusted and varied to … Continue reading
After a few weeks of much-needed traveling, there’s nothing like coming home and making dinner for yourself. Sure, the amazing dishes you try are impressive, but urge to cook isn’t far away. With summer in full effect here in NYC, it’s ironic how many recipes using my oven have caught my eye. I’m trying desperately … Continue reading
Modern Japanese cuisine seems to be the theme over here at Rookie Chef. We’re on a Asian-fusion kick that shows no signs of stopping, which has a lot to do with incredible chefs taking creativity to the next level. Our most recent excursion would be a trip home to Buffalo, N.Y. and a random happening … Continue reading
There is nothing better than the smell of a just-roasted cup of coffee, especially on those Monday mornings where the struggle is real. Here’s a little pick-me-up for your afternoon, to get you to the weekend. I’ll take a small iced caramel latte to go. All gifs shared via Tumblr. Continue reading
Having never been to the Caribbean before, I was more than excited to spend a few days at the beach with my guy, trying new foods and getting lost in a city I have never visited. San Juan, Puerto Rico became our latest adventure. Right off the plane we set up shop at Condado Beach, our … Continue reading
My sister always said, she could live on Asian-inspired cuisine. I can’t blame her, since I’m lucky enough to live in an incredible area where influences from all over the world are right at my door step. Looking to explore a new taste, we happened upon Kinjo in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Self-proclaimed a “new Japanese … Continue reading
Everyone loves a good hot dog. And while NYC maybe be the King of all “hot dog cities,” I just cannot get on board with the boiled ones at street carts. Yes they are good in a pinch and the quickest street-meat snack you might be able to get, but to me a hot dog … Continue reading
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