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.

monte cristo hawaiian roll sliders
Finger Food & Sliders

Monte Cristo Hawaiian Roll Sliders

Veggie & Green Salads

Crunchy Taco Salad

irish pea salad
Veggie & Green Salads

Irish Pea Salad

herbed pea and lemon pasta salad
Pasta & Grain Salads

Herbed Pea and Lemon Pasta Salad

blueberry oatmeal
Breakfast & Brunch

Simple Blueberry Oatmeal

greek yogurt macaroni salad
Pasta & Grain Salads

Greek Yogurt Macaroni Salad

lemon celery salad
Veggie & Green Salads

Lemon Celery Salad

paleo coleslaw dressing
Sides & Extras

Paleo Coleslaw Dressing

fruit pizza with marshmallow fluff
Pies, Tarts & Cobblers

Fruit Pizza with Marshmallow Fluff

berry yogurt parfait trifle
Puddings, Trifles & Parfaits

Berry Yogurt Parfait Trifle

greek salad with salmon
Seafood

Greek Salad with Salmon

strawberry mug cake
Cakes & Cheesecakes

Strawberry Mug Cake

spinach orzo chicken salad
Pasta & Grain Salads

Spinach Orzo Chicken Salad

Pasta Dishes

Baked Mostaccioli with Cottage Cheese

hawaiian chicken sloppy joes
Chicken

Hawaiian Chicken Sloppy Joes

deep fried strawberries
Other Desserts

Deep Fried Strawberries