First time making tahdig and it was a whole experience #tahdig #persianrice #culinaryschool

Ginger sesame watermelon salad to combat this 100 degree weather 🍉 Recipe is alive and well in Substack ~ link is in my bio #watermelonsalad #foodiekake

Is there anything better than a hand held spanakopita? #spanakopita #culinaryschool

Behind the kitchen scenes on how I made my first three-layered cake! I chose to make a Nutella and coffee flavored one and it was divine #coffeecake #culinaryschool #pastryschool

first time cake decorating how did we do? #culinaryschool #pastryschool #cakedecorating

First time making soufflé #chocolatesouffle #culinaryschool #pastryschool

Meatball curry with aromatic basil rice 🍃 One of my favorite dishes to date, for sure. Recipe on my Substack ~ link in my bio (if you’re a sub you know you had a day head start ;) ) #meatballcurry #foodiekake

Cupcakes for dinner #carrotcakecupcakes #culinaryschool #pastryschool

panna cottas with fruit gelee #pannacottas #culinaryschool

Here’s another caramel method to throw into your caramel folder Other helpful tips for dry caramel method: Use a light-colored pan. It’s much easier to judge the color that way and avoid burning the caramel Add the sugar gradually. This helps control the color and avoid the risk of burning

Made some cute mini flans #flan #culinaryschool

Ate my weight in creme brulée #cremebrulee #culinaryschool #pastryschool

First time making focaccia

The only stew I’m willing to turn my oven on when it’s 100 degrees Just published the recipe on Substack ~ link is in my bio as per usual xx #chileverde #foodiekake

Challah! #challah #culinaryschool

I will dream about these cream puffs forever and ever #creampuffs #profiteroles #eclairs #culinaryschool

BRINY ROTISSERIE CHICKEN SALAD Also, I lied - I wrote the recipe and it’s now live and well in my Substack. Link in my bio xx #chickensalad #proteinsalad #foodiekake

Thanksgiving in July #pecanpie #culinaryschool

making cute little almond tarts #frangipane #culinaryschool

I promise they tasted better than they looked #biscotti #culinaryschool