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.

fish and chips with tartar sauce
Seafood

Fish and Chips with Tartar Sauce

tacos al pastor
Beef, Pork & More

Tacos al Pastor

classic cobb salad
Veggie & Green Salads

Classic Cobb Salad

cold spinach artichoke dip
Dips & Salsas

Cold Spinach Artichoke Dip

strawberry rhubarb galette with puff pastry
Pies, Tarts & Cobblers

Strawberry Rhubarb Galette with Puff Pastry

Seafood

Angel Hair with Shrimp and Asparagus

Chicken

Hawaiian Chicken Katsu

macaroni fruit salad
Pasta & Grain Salads

Macaroni Fruit Salad

french potato salad with capers
Veggie & Green Salads

French Potato Salad with Capers

Cakes & Cheesecakes

Brownie Flag Cake

Irresistible Smoked Salmon Dip
Dips & Salsas

Smoked Salmon Dip

spinach chicken parmesan
Chicken

Spinach Chicken Parmesan

creamy shrimp salad
Seafood

Creamy Shrimp Salad

guacamole tostadas
Finger Food & Sliders

Tasty Guacamole Tostadas

shrimp salad croissants
Seafood

Shrimp Salad Croissants

strawberry dump cake
Cakes & Cheesecakes

Strawberry Dump Cake