The Balaboosta Chef was founded on the idea of social cooking–a place where food brings people together. An opportunity to learn the best tips, tricks and tools to cook for your friends and family with confidence and ease. Cooking doesn’t have to be intimidating. By learning friend and true tested recipes, YOU can be the Balaboosta in your house, too!
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Miso Butter Chicken
I know the aesthetic of my current feed says otherwise, but I promise we are not only eating food that is both Asian in flavor and Brown in color. But....you can’t blame us if we were - because it’s all been insanely delicious! Ya gotta go with what works.
Shaved Brussels & Kale Ceasar Salad
It may seem like salads are a layup in the food world, but there's actually a lot more going on behind the scenes.
Watermelon Halloumi Salad
I had big intentions to hype this post because this gorgeous salad is the perfect summer side dish.
Harissa Roasted Cauliflower with Honey-Tahini
Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna
I have never passed up the chance to order any dish that starts with the words Crispy and Spicy. Translation: I’m about to eat something that’s fried, fatty and flavorful. Ummmm, SIGN ME UP.
Gazpacho
When Amazon Prime Now accidentally delivers your entire Whole Foods order TWICE, you have two options: bathe in the 16 blocks of tofu now taking up valuable refrigerator real estate, or make fresh gazpacho with the massive cherry tomato overage. It was a TOUGH call.
Rainbow Summer Rolls with Spicy Almond Butter Sauce
Today’s Salad can be tomorrow’s Summer Roll if you try hard enough.
Almond Crusted Egg Quiches
Before Life in The Q, my kitchen didn’t open until 5pm. The kids ate breakfast on the go and bought school lunches. The hubs was at work all day. It was Benerofe Party of One for breakfast and lunch - until everyone came home from school, activities and work.
Miso Ramen with Crispy Tofu & Soy-Marinated Egg
I’m not intimidated by many things in the kitchen, but sourdough starters, French Macarons and Miso Ramen happen to be on that short list.
