This dish is so easy and incredible there’s no reason not to make it. Carbonara is one of those dishes that all comes together in one pan, takes 20-30 minutes total, and is full of flavor, texture, and ooey-gooeyness. I love eating this dish out, specifically at Mia Tapas, where they serve it with an … Continue reading Ari Cooks… Carbonara
Ok I’m gonna start of by saying this was a challenging recipe. I may or may not have burned an entire on of garlic, anchovies, and tomato paste, but hey! That’s cooking! And it all ended up working out and was a super delicious dish. The different flavor components between the briney anchovies, salty capers, … Continue reading Ari Cooks… Chicken Puttanesca
This easy recipe made me feel like I was back in Austin eating super fresh Tex-Mex. Not only is the whole thing fresh, bright, and delicious, but ridiculously simple to make with little cook time and prep. Let’s doooooo it! INFREDIENTS: 1 pound of fresh or frozen shrimp (just make sure they’ve thawed)1/4 head of … Continue reading Ari Cooks… Baja Shrimp Tacos
This was the easiest and best smelling thing I’ve probably ever baked. Ok quarantine folks. You’ve got some overripe bananas and don’t wanna throw them away in this time of chaos? I have a solution for you 🙂 This takes such limited ingredients, mixes in one bowl, and bakes for an hour... what more could … Continue reading Ari Bakes… Banana Bread
10/10 recommend this recipe to have your whole house smell amazing. Plus who doesn’t love chicken noodle soup? Honestly, I felt pretty superior being able to make my own stock and soup from scratch. It really didn’t take that many ingredients, but it is an all day activity, which in my opinion is the perfect … Continue reading Ari Cooks… Chicken Noodle Soup (from scratch)
Being trapped in the house due to COVID-19 has been making me cook up a storm to stay sane (lol), so I’ll be posting several different dishes I’ve been cooking! First up is Shrimp Scampi. Final product! This dish was really simple, with just a few ingredients needed and a pretty short cook time. The … Continue reading Ari Cooks… Shrimp Scampi
I'm baacckkkk! 9.5/10 Sorry it's been so long y'all. First semester made it really hard to sit down and write, but I'm using self-quarantine as an opportunity to get back in the groove and crank out some blog posts. I wanted to start my reboot of blogs with one of my absolute favorite restaurants in … Continue reading Last Resort Grill
As I head off to Athens, it couldn't have been a better way to leave than attempting to find the best tacos right here in Austin, which is no easy feat. Since it is impossible to choose just one truck, restaurant, or "shack" as the best tacos in all of Austin (and there are simply … Continue reading Best Tacos in ATX
Beer + Chinese comfort food = a somehow perfect combo 8/10 I was very pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. The restaurant features several different aspects that you would never expect to work so well together, yet they do. The interior features a living wall, small library, flower shop, and beer tap with 25+ different brews, … Continue reading Brewery Bhavana (Raleigh, NC)
Unique Japanese Cuisine in a ~Quirky~ East Austin Atmosphere 9/10Kemuri Tatsu-Ya was definitely a unique take on your dining experience; The restaurant was hidden among other East-Austin homes off Caesar Chavez and mainly had outdoor seating with an awesome vibe. The menu was right on the table, which not only made for a unique background … Continue reading Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
