elevated recipes for creative home chefs
March is one of my favorite months of the year. It’s loaded with dinner and dessert ideas for St. Patrick’s Day and Pi Day too. On Pi Day, I like to indulge in some delicious pies, especially these mini pies. These mini tarts have a graham cracker crust with a […]
Last year, while visiting friends in Arizona, we went to an Irish pub called Rula Bula. I remember ordering the best Irish Shepherd’s Pie. It was so delicious. It inspired this hearty dish. It’s loaded with veggies, potatoes, cheese and lots of flavor. Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. […]
Good ol’ Valley of the Sun! Here is a recap from a trip to Arizona in February. Arizona was a fun time visiting friends, embarking on a food tour, obtaining lots of food inspiration and plenty of pretty sunsets. Phoenix was a great city to visit. I traveled there recently […]
If you haven’t gotten your free copy of the food holiday calendar, it still available for everyone. Calendar includes the national food holidays for 365 days of the year. Great for meal planning, making something for someone’s birthday or even a day at work. Sky is the limit for possibilities. […]
It’s been super chilly around here recently. This creamy and comforting chowder is perfect for those cold nights. Quick, easy and made in the pressure cooker in less than 20 minutes. Curl up in a blanket and enjoy this comfort soup.
This is a wonderful appetizer to whip up for any party for when you’re in a hurry. No cooking involved and no prep work involved either. These are delicious. Great Oscar Party appetizer.
Great party appetizer. These crispy wonton cups are filled with guacamole topped with cajun seasoned shrimp. This appetizer is sure to impress everyone at your next party.
Éclairs have been a favorite since I visited Paris a few years ago. Paris has the best pastries. This is a simplified version of the decadent éclair pastry. These decadent pastries are drizzled with dark chocolate. It’s easy to make and comes together in under 10 minutes. Make ahead.
Ah Eklektik, good times! After two years, one of my favorite restaurants in Salt Lake City, Utah closed its doors in January 2019. Bittersweet moment for everyone but grateful for the memories. Our foodie group became good friends with owner Sion and his wife and executive chef Aliza. In the […]
A delicious beef stir fry using udon noodles. Restarting my study of Japanese was the inspiration, and this was inspired from it. This simple recipe is customizable so you can use those leftover veggies.
Welcome to The Design Foodie! A food blog dedicated to elevating cuisine for creative home chefs. Come join me on this fun culinary journey.
