Food

I love eating, so I figured I should learn to cook.

Been baking and cooking for friends, family, and coworkers for a while now. It brings me a lot of joy. This is some of what I have been making.

Homemade Pizza
Homemade Pizza

Salami, red onion, fresh basil. Still working on the char.

Holiday Spread
Holiday Spread

Mac and cheese, creamed spinach, corn casserole, cookies. Cooked the whole thing.

Mongolian Beef Bowl
Mongolian Beef Bowl

Flank steak strips, soy-hoisin, red pepper. Green onions made it.

Cinnamon Rolls
Cinnamon Rolls

Cream cheese glaze. Took a few tries to nail the rise.

Cheesy Garlic Bread
Cheesy Garlic Bread

Loaded with mozzarella and herbs. Simple but dangerous.

Banana Pudding
Banana Pudding

Homemade custard, Nilla wafer base. A crowd pleaser every time.

Apple Bread Pudding
Apple Bread Pudding

Eaten outside, whipped cream on top. A summer thing.

Herb Focaccia
Herb Focaccia

Zaatar and cheese. Getting the dimple depth right is harder than it looks.

Shakshuka
Shakshuka

Eggs poached in spiced tomato sauce. Cilantro on top, bread on the side.

Cake Pops
Cake Pops

Chocolate dipped, some with sprinkles. Made a whole batch for a gathering.

Masala Salmon
Masala Salmon

Spiced, pan-seared, eaten way too fast.

Custard Steamed Buns
Custard Steamed Buns

Soft, pillowy, filled with custard. Added a little jam on top.