Chili & Chives

One day, it just hits you that you haven't had any vegetables in quite some time. Just because you need to eat your greens doesn't mean...

Mommy and Daddy came over to help Talal and I get a garden going at our home. With all the time we are spending at home - now and in the...

As I'm writing this, even I'm surprised that we had such an elegant meal on a Tuesday with wine no less. Although the steak looks pretty...

It was the beginning of spring break and Amy's wedding weekend, but it was also the beginning of the spread of coronavirus. At this...

Sometimes the best evenings are the ones you don't plan. Ryan and Christina texted us to see if we were free for dinner and we took them...

One summery day, Mommy came over to have dinner with Talal and I. I had seen a beautiful, vibrant cold veggie soup akin to a gazpacho in...

Talal and I were ready to begin our Portuguese adventure, spend time exploring a new city and enjoy our summer vacation. We were eager to...

I love scallops. Period. End of Story. When Bon Appétit posted a video of Molly making Pan-Seared Scallops with Chorizo and Corn, I had...

I should have known that after years of watching Chopped it would all catch up to me. Talal invited Daddy and I to a face-off. He thinly...

Somehow two years flew by. I can't believe it's Talal and I's 2nd anniversary. Two years ago, we walked down the aisle and said, "I do."...

When we touched down in San Francisco, Carl had to make 2 important calls in our Uber. The first call was about an over repair. The...

In true Yara fashion, when I heard that I was going to San Francisco, I thought of all the incredible restaurants I could visit if I...

After a lot of food and dessert and eating, Talal and I decided we needed to go on a bit of a diet to get back on track. We'll be eating...

Today, I had a small group of people over. As I usually do when I have people coming over, I spent a few days building the menu and...

Once upon a time, Mira and I decided that we should meet up regularly. Of course, with every good fairytale, something got in our way......

I got to join two PES Key Account teams in Chicago for a few days of sales calls and exploring. We did A LOT of walking, which I didn't...

I hate to admit it, but it's become quite apparent that I spend too much time on the Bon Appetit Facebook page and mindlessly scrolling...

The second most terrifying part of 2017 (second to Trump becoming President) was experiencing Hurricane Harvey. As a Houstonian, I slowly...

Apparently the United States has recently rediscovered the avocado. Suddenly avocado is on everything, including bread. It always felt...

On a rainy day in the Woodlands, Talal and I decided to stop for lunch. It was a bizarre time to grab lunch. Most restaurants were empty...