Chipotle Maple Grilled Pork Chops with Pineapple Relish

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So, pork is nowhere near as popular as chicken or beef. It’s on the sidelines, waiting for someone to pick it. Sure there are meats behind it, but given its qualities and diversity its hard to see how the glorious pork chop trails so far behind steak and chicken breast in the popularity contest. Continue reading

Delicious Reuben Sandwich with Persian Pickles!

This recipe is not rocket science, I mean its a sandwich. There’s not much to a sandwich but a Reuben sandwich, you gotta make it right! Continue reading

{5 Ingredient Fix} Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin

Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin

Just got home from work and have to make dinner!? Have no fear! This Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin has only 5 ingredients and will be ready in minutes!  Continue reading

{Boutique Catering} Women, Wine & Birthday Cake

I love Boutique Catering! I think I will always say that in every post I do about the special events I cater for. Check out the delish menu I created for this memorable event! This specific event was for my … Continue reading

Guilt Free Skinny Meatballs & Peppers

Watching those calories and carbs!? Need a delicious meal that will make you feel like not running two miles afterwards? Skinny and lean meatballs!? Yes please! Continue reading

Any Herb Pesto

I have to say that I am a true believer in not wasting food. You spend so much money on groceries and the last thing you want to do is throw away food that has gone bad because you just never got around to it. If you have leftover chicken, make some chicken quesadillas, if you have leftover veggies, make a stir-fry, and if you have fresh herbs going bad, make a pesto!

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Pretty Pink Pickled Onions


I recently held a Birthday Dinner for my Hubby and our Best Man’s wife, since they are both born on the same day 🙂 I wanted to make something fun and easy to put together so whats more easier than tacos! I made yummy Pulled Pork (recipe coming soon) and I added an extra touch by topping them with these yummy pink pickled onions. These mouthwatering onions brightened up the flavor of the tacos and were a nice way of impressing the crowd! Continue reading

Welcome to My World of Cooking!

       

Welcome to my recipe blog! A recent newlywed, along with many of my friends, I had been getting requests to start a blog on dishes I make in the kitchen for me and my hubby. I hope this blog helps any wife, husband, newlywed or single person and inspires them to get down and dirty in the kitchen and cook with all the passion you have inside of you.

XOXO

Chef Alina

Photo: Melody Melikian Photography