the stories behind the food
Journal
Everything I’ve written, from personal posts to the stories behind the recipes.

Perfectly Cooked Halibut & Coconut Curry with Cilantro Rice
This post is actually 3 stand-alone recipes together in one epic dish

Kara’s Beloved Carroty Muffins
My mom’s recipe walked so mine could fly

French Onion & Mushroom Puff Pastry Tarts
And a little introduction for the foodies new to my blog

30-Minute Breakfast Buns
When you need something to look forward to

Pumpkin Pecan Latte Chia Pudding
This is becoming a theme now...

Strawberry Milk Chia Pudding
I guess I’m in my Chia Pudding Era 🍓

I’m Going For It
I’m finally writing a collection of my original recipes

I accidentally made a legitimately nutritious dessert
That I would still eat even if it had zero nutritional benefits

Homemade Butter Chicken
With garlic naan of course

Good, Fast, Cheap - Pick 2
How does this relate to honey?

Keroline's Chicken Salad
When you need a "sure thing" for a summer brunch

Finally Mastering Biryani
I made all of the mistakes so you don't have to

Spicy Romano Chicken
Because Carino’s closed and my heart was broken.

Black Sesame Blondies
Is it just me or is Gluten-Free cooking having a moment?

Using Food To Heal
No, not in a crunchy mom way.

A Brand Called Kara
Because everyone secretly wants the Brand Name version