Melvin Ventura

March 31, 2022

Cacio e Pepe Two Ways

By Melvin Ventura, Albert Pham

A blend of cheese, pepper and pasta makes cacio e pepe one of the most simple pasta dishes that you could make.

February 10, 2022

The Best Desserts in the OC

By Melvin Ventura, Elena Aquilanti

Orange County is a vast Southern California paradise filled with beaches, theme parks and most importantly: amazing food.

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Celebrity Christmas Recipes: Taylor Swift’s Chai Tea Eggnog Cookies

By Melvin Ventura

Kicking off my celebrity cookie series with Taylor Swift’s chai tea eggnog sugar cookies!

November 18, 2021

Brie-Raspberry Tarts

By Melvin Ventura

These brie-raspberry tarts are super simple, easy way to impress your friends and family this Thanksgiving!

November 4, 2021

Levain-Style Ube Cookies

By Melvin Ventura

Ube's rich, earthy and nutty flavor takes these cookies to the next level.

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