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!
Recent Posts

Fattoush Salad
We all need more recipes in our lives right now that take 15 minutes to whip together, taste like you ordered it in a restaurants and look picture-worthy for the ‘gram. amiright?

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
Turkish Tofu “Kofte” with Quinoa Tabbouleh
Sure, you COULD put each component of this meal in separate bowls and plates, but how else are you going to send the message to your family that EVERYTHING ON THIS MASSIVE PLATTER is meant to be eaten TOGETHER to encourage MAXIMUM FLAVOR BLENDING potential?

Turkish Haroset
Listen. I’ve got nothing against haroset. I just don’t think it needs to be the consistency of wine flavored baby food.
