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.

broccoli cheddar pasta salad
Pasta & Grain Salads

Broccoli Cheddar Pasta Salad

savory cottage cheese toast
Finger Food & Sliders

Savory Cottage Cheese Toast

strawberry chiffon cake
Cakes & Cheesecakes

Strawberry Chiffon Cake

spicy coleslaw dressing
Sides & Extras

Spicy Coleslaw Dressing

pineapple cowboy caviar
Dips & Salsas

Pineapple Cowboy Caviar

lemon blueberry trifle
Puddings, Trifles & Parfaits

Lemon Blueberry Trifle

strawberry yogurt scones
Breakfast & Brunch

Strawberry Yogurt Scones

old fashioned fruit salad
Sides & Extras

Old Fashioned Fruit Salad

chicken and spinach pie
Chicken

Chicken and Spinach Pie

coleslaw with poppyseed dressing
Veggie & Green Salads

Coleslaw with Poppyseed Dressing

slow cooker corn on the cob
Sides & Extras

Slow Cooker Corn on the Cob

cajun chicken marinade
Marinades

Cajun Chicken Marinade

raspberry frozen yogurt
Frozen Desserts

Raspberry Frozen Yogurt

crockpot tuna casserole
Casseroles

Crockpot Tuna Casserole

honey oatmeal raisin cookies
Cookies & Bars

Honey Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

german macaroni salad
Pasta & Grain Salads

German Macaroni Salad