Global Comfort Food Recipes + Food and Wine Travel Guides

Welcome to your global cuisine headquarters! At Urban Bliss Life, we share well-tested comfort food recipes from around the world, plus in-depth travel guides for foodies and wine lovers. Ready to dig in and taste the globe? Let’s go!

Reader Favorite Recipes

New to Urban Bliss Life? These popular recipes are 5-star, reader favorite recipes that are sure to become a regular part of your dinner rotation, too!

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Welcome

Hello fellow food, wine, and travel lovers!

I’m a cookbook author, recipe developer, photographer, WSET 2 Certified wine pro, mom of two, and dog lover. I’m here to help you with fast, easy, and delicious recipes, food & wine pairings, cooking & baking tips, plus food and wine travel guides.

Easy Summer Recipes

Sunny days call for firing up the grill, easy picnics and barbecues, and cool treats. Try one of these delicious summer recipes today!

Latest Recipes

We are always in the kitchen, creating at least two new recipes each week. Here’s the latest batch of tried & tested recipes:

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Instant Pot & Ninja Foodi Recipes

These recipes are easy to make, come together quickly, and can be made in any 6-10 quart electric pressure cooker, like an Instant Pot or Ninja Foodi.

Air Fryer Recipes

Air frying is one of our favorite ways to cook basically everything, from breakfasts to dinners to desserts! These easy air fryer recipes are fast and flavorful.

Filipino Recipes

Filipino food is a feast for all senses. Try these authentic Filipino recipes – many that have been passed down from my own Filipino mother and great-grandmother – that I’ve adapted for today’s modern kitchen.

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Get my newest cookbook!

Listed as one of the Best Cookbooks for Teens by BookRiot, The Super Easy Teen Baking Cookbook is my pride and joy. If you are a teenager who has been interested in learning how to bake, or if you are a parent, grandparent, or teacher who has a teenager who would love to learn these skills, this cookbook is for you!

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Latest Wine Articles

Looking for the best wine to pair with your dinner? Or the best wineries to visit around the world? As WSET 2 and CSW certified wine experts, we’ve put together these food and wine pairing guides to help elevate any home cooked meal. Plus, we’re sharing our wine travel guides to some of the world’s top wine regions.