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
Sweet & Spicy Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Remember the days when the sight of Brussels sprouts on your plate sent you searching for the nearest napkin to hide them in? Man, how times have changed.
Lacy Fried Potato Pancakes
In lieu of witty banter, let’s just cut to the chase. You came here for the perfect fried latkes, and there’s a science to that. I’ll give you the Cliff’s Notes with these simple tips:
Smokey Corn & Couscous Salad
Nothing like a super simple 15 minute meal to ease my way out of a two-week cooking strike without breaking a sweat.
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
Thai Eggplant Salad
Eggplant is the girl who doesn’t give it up on the first date.
Shaved Vegetable Farro Salad
Not sure what’s more annoying…the fact that no one in my house has been able to stop “singing” the Axl Foley theme song from Beverly Hills Coup since last Monday or that I’ve cooked (and cleaned!) no less than 628 meals in the last 8 weeks.
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.
