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 →

Difficulty level: Easy! Prep time: 15 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Hey guys! Sorry I haven't posted for a while but I'm back and decided to write my first blog on something I make all the time! Vietnamese spring rolls may appear really complicated but they are surprising pretty simple and cheap to make--I can … Continue reading Ari Cooks… Vietnamese Spring Rolls →