Leah Rodrigues
My passion is food. I have studied culinary arts for the past 10 years, and have remained dedicated to food studies while I pursued a degree at UCLA. I earned a Bachelors of Arts in Spanish and Portuguese and Anthropology. My self study has given me background in culinary regions, international cuisine, trends in the food industry, chefs and cookbooks, and best of all−how to eat well. I attended the Professional Culinary Program at Westlake Culinary Institute where I learned proper food preparation techniques, and got an insiders’ view on the gourmet food world. I was awarded a Fulbright scholarship and have spent the last 9 months living in Spain, researching the Mediterranean diet and European culinary traditions. This has given me the opportunity to freelance for In Madrid, an English monthly publication. Also, I have spent time traveling to different European countries, documenting the different tastes and food culture of each place. I hope that my passion for food and cooking will inspire you to get into the kitchen and create. Read more on my blog at http://www.appetitedelight.blogspot.com/
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June 18, 2015
Lemon herb chicken with vegetables is the perfect one pot for your busiest nights. This quick and easy meal comes together is well under 30 minutes. If you have a hungry crowd looking to...
June 18, 2015
Slow cooker shredded beef fajitas is a sure fire way to get the family to convene around the table. You can set this meal to cook at night while you are asleep and have it ready to eat by the...
June 17, 2015
If you are in the mood for pizza but do not have the patience to prepare the crust, we have a recipe for you. Barbecue chicken tortilla pizza is the solution for (almost) instant pizza. ...
June 17, 2015
Any dad would love a plate of tender baby back ribs for Father's Day. This recipe is as good in the oven as it is on the grill so no matter what appliances you have at home, you can still...
June 16, 2015
Grilled eggplant fattoush is a play on this Middle Eastern vegetable salad. Once grilled, eggplant becomes a whole different vegetable, mild and slightly bitter. When combined with fresh...
June 16, 2015
This awesome inside out rainbow polka dot cake is for bakers who love a good challenge. While this fun recipe is not necessarily hard, it does require some skill and plenty of patience. ...
June 15, 2015
Strawberry season is in full swing and I am making the most of it from baking my favorite treats, preparing preserves and eating them fresh from the basket. It was hard to narrow down my...
June 15, 2015
Chocolate dipped strawberries are one of the most romantic and easiest desserts. Cooks of all skill levels can prepare this treat and it has less than five ingredients. This recipe has a...
June 12, 2015
If you are itching to take your grill for a spin, prepare these quick and easy teriyaki tofu kebabs. Cubes of tofu are skewered with pineapple and red bell peppers before they are dipped into a...
June 12, 2015
Funfetti grilled cheese is one dessert recipe that is guaranteed to blow your taste buds away. The popular birthday cake and sprinkles is transformed into something totally unexpected and...
June 12, 2015
Everyone has their favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe and this one from Ambitious Kitchen happens to be one of mine. These chewy brown butter chocolate chip cookies are rich with just a hint...
June 11, 2015
Summer is the perfect excuse for a mid day cocktail. Whether you are sipping on a light and refreshing drink pool side or enjoying a cold one at a family barbecue, a well balanced cocktail is a...
June 11, 2015
Non-dairy chocolate milk is becoming easier to find these days which is nice because it gives eaters more options. Non-dairy Nutella chocolate milk is a homemade concoction from start to finish...
June 11, 2015
Roasted strawberry sundaes are an easy way to spruce up your typical bowl of ice cream. Fresh summer strawberries are roasted with balsamic vinegar and honey to create a dynamic and intensely...
June 11, 2015
Dessert pizza has been around for awhile but now you can make your own version at home using fresh seasonal fruits. A sugar cookie crust is topped with a sweet cream cheese mixture and...
June 10, 2015
Humans have be obsessed with the prehistoric past since the birth of modern science. Since the release of the fourth Jurassic Park movie, Jurassic World, dinosaurs have...
June 10, 2015
This summer, skip the daily visits to the ice cream man and prepare these easy Oreo ice cream sandwiches. This simple summertime dessert is made from store bought ingredients and...
June 10, 2015
The long awaited release of Jurassic World, the fourth film in the Jurassic Park series, is finally in theaters. To celebrate the premier, Living Better Together baked these dinosaur print...
June 9, 2015
When summer is in full bloom, the last thing you will want to do is turn on the oven; this not only warms the inside of your home but you will be faced with confronting the full heat blast that comes...
June 9, 2015
Greek chicken quinoa bowls are quick and healthy meal to prepare for the family. This dinner has it all - whole grains, vegetables, lean protein and a light yogurt sauce. Your kids will...
June 9, 2015
Grilled rocky road banana splits are a fun way to reinvent this classic dessert. Bananas are sliced lengthwise and stuffed with marshmallows, chocolate chips and peanuts before they hit the...
June 8, 2015
French bread caprese pizza is a quick and easy meal that celebrates the coming of summer. These petite pizzas come together in 5 minutes and are ready to eat in just 10 minutes. The...
June 7, 2015
Elise Strachan from My Cupcake Addiction is an incredibly talented baker from Australia that continues to dazzle us with her creative confections. Her stunning Elsa and Anna surprise cake...
June 7, 2015
Homemade chive oil is the perfect way to utilize your summer herb garden. This simple homemade oil can be used a number of different ways in the kitchen. It can be the base of an...
June 7, 2015
Grilled shrimp salad with edamame and corn is one meal that will help keep you trim this summer. Amidst all the frozen treats, funnel cakes and burgers, it is also good to have an arsenal of...
