Jess Villareal

I’m Jess Brown, BSc, RD. I’m a registered dietitian, food scientist, and Saveur Blog Awards finalist for “Best Original Recipes.” I share crave-worthy recipes and science-based secrets to better cooking! By blending clinical nutrition with the physics of flavor, I help home cooks understand the “why” behind every technique.

Dips & Salsas

7 Layer Dip

american flag cake roll
Cakes & Cheesecakes

American Flag Cake Roll

fig bars
Cookies & Bars

Easy Fig Bars

Veggie & Green Salads

Fresh Broccoli Salad

cream cheese hawaiian roll sliders
Finger Food & Sliders

Cream Cheese Hawaiian Roll Sliders

raspberry ice cream
Frozen Desserts

Raspberry Ice Cream

vegan berry trifle
Puddings, Trifles & Parfaits

Vegan Berry Trifle

mixed berry shortcake trifle
Puddings, Trifles & Parfaits

Angel Food Trifle

Breakfast & Brunch

Blueberry Butter Swim Biscuits

thanksgiving fruit salad
Sides & Extras

Thanksgiving Fruit Salad

chipotle chicken marinade
Marinades

Chipotle Chicken Marinade

Cookies & Bars

Pecan Fig Cookies

crockpot chocolate fondue
Other Desserts

Crockpot Chocolate Fondue

grilled corn salsa
Dips & Salsas

Grilled Corn Salsa

Veggie & Green Salads

Watermelon Feta Mint Salad

Easy BLT Dip
Dips & Salsas

Easy BLT Dip