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.

angel food flag cake
Cakes & Cheesecakes

Angel Food Flag Cake

breaded asparagus
Sides & Extras

Perfect Breaded Asparagus

Dips & Salsas

Layered Greek Hummus Dip

cottage cheese taco bowls
Beef, Pork & More

Cottage Cheese Taco Bowls

quinoa guacamole
Dips & Salsas

Vegan Quinoa Guacamole

corn and jalapeño salsa
Dips & Salsas

Corn and Jalapeño Salsa

crockpot ground beef pasta
Pasta Dishes

Crockpot Ground Beef Pasta

quinoa fruit salad
Pasta & Grain Salads

Quinoa Fruit Salad

strawberry cake with jello
Cakes & Cheesecakes

Strawberry Cake with Jello

Sides & Extras

Loaded Baked Beans

spring fruit salad
Sides & Extras

Spring Fruit Salad

guacamole shrimp bites
Finger Food & Sliders

Guacamole Shrimp Bites

ground beef alfredo pasta
Pasta Dishes

Ground Beef Alfredo Pasta

Marinades

Protein Greek Chicken Marinade with Yogurt

pasta salad with coleslaw dressing
Pasta & Grain Salads

Pasta Salad with Coleslaw Dressing

pasta allá norma
Pasta Dishes

Pasta alla Norma