Now that I’m out of the sorority house and can cook again (finally!), I want to start sharing some easy recipes I eat day to day that take little prep and ingredients but are so so good. I may find some of these recipes from TikTok, Pinterest, or by being creative with what I already … Continue reading 5-minute meals: Broth + Dumplings
This was way easier than I expected and I plan on making this pretty much every time my family eats corn for dinner. Once you actually make the corn, either by boiling, roasting, or grilling, all you need is a handful of ingredients you most likely already have in your fridge to make this simple … Continue reading Ari cooks… Eloté
This recipe is so simple there’s no excuse to buy store-bought. My mom often made guacamole from scratch for pool days, get-togethers, or for taco dinners, and I had never realized how simple and easy (and cheap!) it is to make from home! It was about $5 for a huge thing of guac that would … Continue reading Ari Cooks… Guacamole
I was missing Austin a little bit extra today, so I figured a Tex-Mex feast should do the trick. So, I decided to make homemade guacamole, elote, and Migas for lunch. Each component was pretty easy to make, and it made for one of the best lunches I’ve had in a while. These recipes are … Continue reading Ari Cooks… Migas
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
