I’m a recipe developer for Food Republic, and these are links to my work there from before I started keeping this blog. Newer FR recipes are featured in their own posts.

Oaxacan Cheese Sticks

http://www.foodrepublic.com/2015/02/25/oaxacan-cheese-sticks-greatest-snack-ever-check-ou

A Mexican take on classic mozzarella sticks with a crazy crispy tortilla crust.

Chili Verde con Carnitas

http://www.foodrepublic.com/2015/02/18/tex-mex-tonight-make-chili-verde-con-carnitas

Despite what some self-proclaimed purists say, chili comes in many varieties; this is by far one of my favorites.

Ultimate Spicy Cheese Fries

http://www.foodrepublic.com/2015/02/03/ultimate-spicy-cheese-fries-recipe

Sometimes you should play with your food. Figuring out how to make cheese powder at home for these was definitely an example of me playing with my food.

Steak & Ale Casserole

http://www.foodrepublic.com/2015/01/21/steak-and-ale-casserole-recipe

Shepherd’s Pie meets Steak and Ale Pie in one glorious baking dish.

The Super Greenserole 

http://www.foodrepublic.com/2015/01/14/super-greens-and-cheese-casserole-recipe

This casserole is a fake-out; it let’s you pretend you’re serving your gf/bf/wife/husband/whatever something healthy and full if green vegetables, but really it’s just a shit-ton of cheese.

21st Century Tuna Casserole

http://www.foodrepublic.com/2015/01/28/21st-century-tuna-casserole-recipe

A completely upgraded and adult version of tuna casserole that was even more delicious that I expected.

Spicy Sourdough Stuffing 

http://www.foodrepublic.com/2014/11/19/spicy-sourdough-stuffing-recipe

Pickled spicy mirepoix makes this one of the most unassumingly delicious stuffings you’ve ever had.

Why Your Homemade Fried Mac And Cheese Sucks, And 5 Ways To Make It Great

http://www.foodrepublic.com/2014/11/05/why-your-homemade-fried-mac-and-cheese-sucks-and-5

Tip #6: friends don’t let friends fry drunk.

Chili Fresco Mexicano

http://www.foodrepublic.com/2014/10/09/bowl-awesome-chili-fresco-mexicano-recipe

Another version of chili that is by far one of the easiest and quickest versions to make (is also great without the chicken as a vegetarian option, and then it’s an insanely quick chili to make).

Gorgonzola Mushroom Mac & Cheese

http://www.foodrepublic.com/2014/11/03/gorgonzola-mushroom-mac-and-cheese-recipe

The best side for your steak of all time. Seriously.

Brazilian Cheese Waffles w/ Steak and Horseradish-Mustard Chimichurri

http://www.foodrepublic.com/2014/03/05/tapioca-cheese-waffles-chimichurri-steak-recipe

Because cheese waffles needed to be a thing, and now they are.

Beer-Battered Scallion Fries – The New Onion Ring

http://www.foodrepublic.com/2014/10/14/beer-battered-scallion-fries-are-new-onion-rings

A little change goes a long way here.

Spicy Italian Tomato Pie w/ Burrata

http://www.foodrepublic.com/2014/08/13/spicy-italian-tomato-pie-burrata-recipe

Kinda like a pizza, but most definitely not a pizza.

Cheddar Beer and Broccoli Pie (Plus Bacon!)

http://www.foodrepublic.com/2014/08/28/cheddar-beer-and-broccoli-pie-recipe

Broccoli is a very useful tool in justifying bacon and cheese in food.

Fried Chicken & Blueberry Pancake “Tacos”

http://www.foodrepublic.com/2014/09/30/fried-chicken-and-blueberry-pancake-tacos-recipe

Pancakes are the new tortillas.

Bacon & Scallop Empanadas

http://www.foodrepublic.com/2014/03/24/bacon-and-scallop-empanadas-recipe

Another food destined to be served with a good beer. Don’t fight it, just accept it.

BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos

http://www.foodrepublic.com/2013/09/11/bbq-pulled-pork-nachos-recipe

If I have leftover pulled pork, you can almost guarantee these are gonna get made.

Enchiladas Rojas w/ Barbacoa

http://www.foodrepublic.com/2014/01/21/enchiladas-rojas-barbacoa-recipe

An absolute classic.

Enchiladas Verdes Sauce

http://www.foodrepublic.com/2014/01/20/enchiladas-verdes-sauce-recipe

Cause sometimes you gotta switch things up a bit.

Easy Beer Beans

http://www.foodrepublic.com/2014/01/22/easy-beer-beans-recipe

The last recipe for easy black beans you’ll ever need.

Breakfast Tostada

http://www.foodrepublic.com/2014/01/25/breakfast-tostada-recipe

Just in case you have some leftover beans.

Iceberg Lettuce Slaw

http://www.foodrepublic.com/2014/01/20/iceberg-lettuce-slaw-recipe

Iceberg gets a bad rap sometimes, but this slaw is the best thing ever alongside spicy food.

Victory Dogs – A Hotdog Upgrade 

http://www.foodrepublic.com/2014/01/24/hot-dog-upgrade-heres-your-victory-dogs-recipe

Takes me right back to USC games the Coliseum in LA.

How to Make the Best Ground Beef Tacos

http://www.foodrepublic.com/2013/09/03/how-make-best-ground-beef-taco-meat

My most popular recipe on Food Republic; sometimes I’m still referred to as the “taco meat guy” amongst the staff.

How to Make Secret Sauce for Your Burger

http://www.foodrepublic.com/2013/01/23/how-make-secret-sauce-your-burger

My first published recipe.

**please check links for photo credits as not all are mine