Zach Pines

who’s coming over for quesadillas😌🌮recipe 👇🏽 - Steak - 1/2 lb of flank, flap, or skirt steak seasoned to liking with: - smoked paprika - salt + pepper - cumin - chili powder - coriander (a pinch) Avocado Chimichurri (Chimichurri is made by preference, here’s how I made mine) - 1/2 cup of fresh parsley - 1 cup fresh cilantro - 1tbsp dried oregano - 4 whole cloves garlic - 1tsp red pepper flakes - 1 whole avocado - salt and pepper (about 1tsp total) - 3 tbsp red wine vinegar -5-6 tablespoons olive oil Toppings - Mexican blend cheese - tortillas - diced tomatoes - finely diced red onions - sour cream and salsa for dipping Procedure 1) season and prepare steak to liking. (My cut of flank steak took 5 min per side on medium heat cast iron and 6 min in stove) 2) when steak is finished, let rest for 5-10 minutes, then cut into cubes 3) Avocado chimichurri- add herbs and spices along with oil, vinegar, garlic, and avocado to a blender or food processor, pulse until almost smooth (to your preference) 5) heat skillet with light layer of oil to medium heat 4) place a tortilla on a plate, then to half the tortilla, add layer of cheese, then steak, followed by chimichurri sauce, then add onions, tomatoes, and another layer of cheese, then fold tortilla to create the quesadilla shape. 5) once pan and oil is to temperature, add quesadilla to pan, ensuring even contact with pan. peek at bottom of quesadilla in about 30sec-1 min. Once golden brown, carefully flip with spatula. Repeat the last step until quesadilla is complete.

Lately, I realized life is about making terrible cakes

omw to perfectly poached eggs 🫶🏽

I know we’re all always looking to find calm moments between the chaos. I just hope we’re choosing the right outlets. Sometimes it feels like opening social media and scrolling for an hour is a break from the chaos—and it might be, but I hope it’s not simply introducing a NEW chaos. I think it’s important to understand your vices and how they affect your well being. I play a lot of video games. I know that feels like a break from my busy and hectic life, but in reality, when I’m gaming it’s just hectic, chaotic, and busy in the game too haha. Sometimes, instead, we just may need a little danish to swim us out of the current. 🫶🏽

always finding new things I’m bad at, how fortunate :)

it’s 12:43am and you wanted noodles

mind what matters :)

please bean responsibly

Grape Chicken wasn’t on my bingo card, but it’s really really good 🤤 - Recipe is from inpsiredwithatwist.com

I’m having fun with these :)

Make breakfast cool again 🍳 recipe below 👇🏽 - Ingredients: - Rainbow Chard, 1 bundle - 2 eggs, poached - slice or 2 of bread of choice - salt, 4 pinches total - cherry or grape tomatoes, 4-6 - garlic, about 6 cloves - olive oil, 1/2 cup - butter, 1tbsp - thyme, 1 sprig (optional) Procedure 🫡 1) fill a small saucepan with olive oil, tomatoes, peeled garlic cloves and thyme, heat on LOW. Make sure everything is submerged in oil cover and let it all get golden brown and soft. May need to jostle frequently to avoid burning (or you can make a confit in an oven, which is probably better, but my way is faster and more exciting) 2) wash your Chard, cut away the stems, chop stems into lil pieces. Then chop the leaves. About 1inch long by .5 inch wide strips. (Just chop it you’ll be fine) 3) Once your tomatoes and garlic are soft and brown, remove them and the thyme and set aside. Drain most of the oil. (Don’t put it in the sink PLEASE) Put the pan with about 2 tbsp of oil remaining back on medium low heat 3.5) bring a pot of water to a boil with three pinches of salt 4) put your chopped stems in the pan. Toss, then cook and cover until soft. Add butter, Chard leaves, and pinch of salt. Cover and cook on low until very tender 5) crack eggs into a fine mesh strainer and let excess.. stuff..? Leak out. Don’t break the yolk. Set over a bowl to finish oozing (idk the technical terms) 6) drop heat of boiling water to low, then stir with a spoon to make a vortex, quickly and carefully pour in your eggs. Keep the eggs moving in a vortex for 2-4 minutes. Remove and gently place on a paper towel to dry. 7) once rainbows chard is cooked and tender, remove from heat. 8) assemble the toast. Place garlic and tomatoes on toast and smash with spoon or knife, then place your rainbow chard, followed by the poached eggs and a drizzle of olive oil! 9) don’t come after me if this is confusing, enjoy :)

my first food vlog✌️✌️ - I love this city, I’m always taking Bay Area food reccs!

this one almost broke me 😭 #tinnedfish

this whole dinner is a core memory 🤣😂 - #pasta #pastadinner #recipe #pastanight #amatriciana #couple #cooking #pastasauce