Freshly popped corn is tossed with marcona almonds, crispy bacon, smoked sea salt and cayenne pepper, then drowned in a rich, deeply-hued caramel.

Made with just three ingredients, this marmalade has an intense sweetness balanced by bitter slices of citrus peel.

Marinated flank steak broiled until rare is sliced over a salad of mixed greens, red onion and watermelon radish. The plate is then finished with a vibrant cilantro-lime vinaigrette.

Green Soup made with deeply caramelized onions, swiss chard, spinach, homemade chicken stock, lemon and cayenne pepper, no cream or milk, yet still incredibly creamy

Make Crème Fraîche with just 2 ingredients and minimal effort. Cheap, easy and so yum.

Tender pulled chicken is simmered in an aromatic sauce with sweet potatoes and butternut squash. This soup is Paleo-friendly.

Cereal Milk, flavored with sugar, vanilla, spiked with smoky bourbon, sweet and smooth, this cocktail is dangerous

Peppery Pear Arugula Smoothie, blended with orange juice, pine nuts, yogurt, ginger, light smoothie, packed with flavor

Whole Wheat Skillet Cookie, sweet, nutty, with rich dark brown sugar, bittersweet chocolate

5 ingredients, 5 minute Chocolate Peppermint Mousse, rich dessert with melt-in-your-mouth consistency

Butternut Squash Five-Spice Liqueur, infusion vodka sweetened with spiced homemade syrup

Peaches and Cream, a delicious dessert from Uptown Tavern, plus their recipe for a Hibiscus Lemon Drop

Made with Red Bell Pepper Rum, Ginger Syrup, lime, ginger ale, red wine and mint, this colorful cocktail is packed with flavor and aroma.

Vibrant Persian cucumbers are fermented in a brine flavored with dill, garlic, chile and pepper. Sour, salty and deliciously effervescent.

Here is an illustrated step-by-step tutorial on how to make the most amazing Homemade Chicken Stock.

Slow simmered farro blended into a Spiced Tomato Soup, topped with cool coconut milk, golden almonds and torn cilantro.

Made in just 24 hours, this easy infused rum has the most spectacular aroma. Bell Pepper and Rum. A match made in culinary heaven!

Vanilla Sugar is one of my simple pleasures in life. Made with just two ingredients, this Vanilla Sugar is a staple in my pantry.

Ripe heirloom tomatoes are simmered with ginger, red chile, cinnamon, cumin and ground clove, resulting in a ketchup-like sauce just packed with flavor.

Freshly made strawberry-bourbon sauce is swirled into a creamy strawberry bourbon ice cream, creating a frozen treat nothing short of heaven.

This bowl of pure golden sunshine features an array of fresh summer produce including squash blossoms, zucchini, roasted poblano and yellow corn.

Made with onion, garlic, thyme, bay, lemon and black pepper, this Brine Recipe infuses some major flavor and moisture into any cut of pork, chicken or turkey.

Use this Strawberry Infused Bourbon to put a twist on some classic cocktails including the Strawberry Old Fashioned, Strawberry Mint Julep and Strawberry Manhattan.

The process of making Homemade Vegetable Stock is fairly easy and the results are cheaper and tastier than store-bought versions.

After just 20 seconds of whisking and 20 seconds of cooking, you'll have a perfectly light and fluffy mass of hot, scrambled eggs.

Thick, rich and luscious, this Bolognese Sauce has the most amazing depth of flavor.

Sitting atop a layer of earthy walnut ricotta is small handful of arugula leaves simply dressed in lemon juice and a rich, soft-boiled egg.

Made with blood orange zest and juice, this luscious Blood Orange Frozen Yogurt is tart, creamy and complex.

These Pickled Carrots with Dill and Serrano are made with garlic, dill seed, fennel seed, sliced serrano chile and fresh, fragrant dill. Bold and spicy, these pickles have a wonderfully complex flavor and an oh so satisfying crunch.

Light, crispy and nutty, Kale Chips are a salty snack made with just three ingredients and minimal effort.

A San Diego version of a classic ice pop. Coconut, sugar, milk, cinnamon and fragrant spiced rum. Yum!

Stuffed with ricotta, chopped parsley, Parmesan, salt and pepper, these Mini Cannelloni are cooked in the oven until just crispy and golden.

Red Pozole is a flavorful Mexican stew made of pork, ancho chiles and hominy.

Dark Chocolate Chile Ice Cream is made with bittersweet chocolate, complex pasilla negro, fragrant vanilla and sweet coffee liqueur. Smooth, flavorful and impossibly creamy.

Maple flavored marshmallows studded with candied bacon are torched till golden, topped with bittersweet chocolate then sandwiched between two graham crackers.

These Homemade Graham Crackers are flavored with cinnamon, dark brown sugar, and honey then topped with turbinado and smoked sea salt.

Crispy bacon, tomato, onion, cilantro, lime and smoked chipotle chiles are mixed with ripe avocado to create a festive dip that is nothing short of scrumptious.

Frozen Seared Steak is a foolproof process to achieve the perfect seared steak. Salty, golden crusted steak with a smooth, buttery center.

Buddha’s Hand Citron Infused Vodka ~ This wonderfully fragrant vodka can be enjoyed on the rocks with a splash of soda water or mixed into a cocktail.

Made with cooked oats, Greek yogurt, apple, cinnamon, maple syrup, turmeric, lemon and vanilla, this Spiced Oatmeal Smoothie will have your tummy filled and your taste buds pleased.

San Diego restaurant review: Brazen BBQ. Some thoughts on their amazing Signature Pulled Pork Sandwich.

Dark stout beer meets effervescent sparkling wine in this intriguingly simple cocktail. A delicious addition to your New Year’s Eve celebration. Cheers!

These sweet tamales are filled with vanilla roasted pineapple and riesling poached raisins.

Fresh, aromatic ginger is simmered with sugar, water and a bold blend of spices including cardamom, allspice and black peppercorns.