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

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.

Tofu Katsu Curry
When we travel, we will not hesitate to wait in line for hours to eat at a restaurant with great reviews.
Potato Chip & Corn Flake Crusted Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
My 10 year old son is made up of 35% bacon, 25% broccoli, 15% pizza, 8% scrambled eggs, 7% hot dog and 5% Sour Patch Kid.

Crispy Gnocchi
Just living my best life over here...trying to find new and exciting carbs to introduce into my steady diet of bread and cheese and pasta and butter and carbs on carbs with a side of...carbs.
Khachapuri
I’m no homeschool expert, but I’d say it’s time for some new math. When your family is sick of the usual carb + butter + cheese = pizza, pasta or grilled chesse, #Khachapuri is your answer.

Chinois Chicken Salad
There’s a new lunch special on the menu at The Quarantine Cafe and it’s called GET IT YOURSELF CUZ I DON’T WORK HERE.

Scallion Pancakes
If you haven't gotten the message yet, having a pantry stocked with Asian staples is CRITICAL to surviving quarantine cooking during this pandemic.

Lo Mein Noodles
5 years ago, I was hired to create a menu for a burger restaurant concept to be opened in Oklahoma City.

Red Chipotle Chilaquiles
Got a quarantine hangover? Yeah...we all do, sista. Let me introduce you to the ultimate cure.
