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.

grilled jerk salmon
Seafood

Grilled Jerk Salmon

ham and pea salad
Veggie & Green Salads

Ham and Pea Salad

Breakfast & Brunch

Greek Salad Omelette

apricot glazed chicken
Chicken

Glazed Chicken Thighs

cherry cinnamon rolls
Breakfast & Brunch

Cherry Cinnamon Rolls

yellow squash chips
Sides & Extras

Yellow Squash Chips

tropical fruit salad
Sides & Extras

Pineapple Fruit Salad

shrimp salad cups
Seafood

Shrimp Salad Cups

chicken and asparagus risotto
Chicken

Chicken and Asparagus Risotto

corn and feta salsa
Dips & Salsas

Corn and Feta Salsa

campfire banana boats
Other Desserts

Campfire Banana Boats

frittata for one
Breakfast & Brunch

Frittata for One

kentucky derby pie
Pies, Tarts & Cobblers

Kentucky Derby Pie

greek chicken pasta salad
Pasta & Grain Salads

Greek Chicken Pasta Salad

watermelon ice cream
Frozen Desserts

Watermelon Ice Cream

watermelon jelly
Sides & Extras

Simple Watermelon Jelly