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.

Pasta & Grain Salads

Yogurt Macaroni Salad

cowboy pasta salad
Pasta & Grain Salads

Cowboy Pasta Salad

amish broccoli salad
Veggie & Green Salads

Amish Broccoli Salad

corn salsa shrimp tacos
Seafood

Corn Salsa Shrimp Tacos

muffaletta hawaiian roll sliders
Finger Food & Sliders

Muffaletta Hawaiian Roll Sliders

honey soy chicken marinade
Marinades

Honey Soy Chicken Marinade

bbq ranch chicken casserole
Casseroles

BBQ Ranch Chicken Casserole

grilled vegetable hummus wraps
Finger Food & Sliders

Grilled Vegetable Hummus Wraps

Dips & Salsas

Oil Free Cowboy Caviar

jalapeño popper tortilla roll ups
Finger Food & Sliders

Jalapeño Popper Tortilla Roll Ups

greek pasta salad
Pasta & Grain Salads

Greek Pasta Salad

pineapple jello poke cake
Cakes & Cheesecakes

Pineapple Jello Poke Cake

potato salad with capers
Veggie & Green Salads

Potato Salad with Capers

Pasta & Grain Salads

Greek Couscous Salad

hawaiian pasta salad with tuna
Pasta & Grain Salads

Hawaiian Pasta Salad with Tuna

bacon wrapped puff pastry asparagus
Finger Food & Sliders

Bacon Wrapped Puff Pastry Asparagus