Creativity is in the kitchen.

I have always found cooking to be a great creative outlet. I grew up cooking with my mother, worked in restaurants, and I continue to draw inspiration from the kitchen. Food is a powerful way to share who you are with others. To that end, I share my culinary journeys on a dedicated Instagram page kroppscuisine.

Hanger steak used to be the cut butchers took home for themselves and their families and if you cook it correctly you’ll know why. All the steak flavor of a ribeye at half the cost. I made this one with chimichurri, roast beef fat potatoes, and
A very happy hour with homemade fire roasted salsa and @mezcalvago
Eggs are my quintessential there’s nothing in the fridge food. So versatile, so comforting. This week I made some savory crepes with my discarded sourdough starter then topped them with sautéed mushrooms arugula and it seems almost every
Dancing bonito on Osaka’s savory pancake the okonomiyaki and some uni and maguro hand rolls because why not.
Spring calçots with skirt steak and homemade romesco. An homage to a dish I first had at @barbutonyc that introduced me to this simple Spanish “sauce” of ground almonds, stale bread, garlic, peppers, and tomato.
Costco chicken but make it Zuni.