Facts: Summer food is my favorite food, and tomato season is the most wonderful time of the year. At the peak of their season, tomatoes are crazy flavorful when simply enjoyed raw with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, flaky salt, and basil. If you enjoy tomatoes every other day of the Summer like…
Appetizers + Sides
Grilled Corn Salad with Citrus, Herbs, + Cotija
Grilled Corn is the epitome of summer food, and here, it’s served with fresh, flavorful fixins’ in a salad that you’ll make all season long. No grill? No problem. Use a stovetop grill pan or oven-roast your corn. Once cooked, lightly charred corn kernels are tossed with lime juice, scallions, serrano chiles, cilantro, and crumbled…
Everyday Kale Salad with Meyer Lemon Dressing
This Everyday Kale Salad with Meyer Lemon Dressing hits all the right notes for me. It’s hearty, fresh, zippy, and it couldn’t be simpler to make. Plus, once you make this salad I swear you’ll eat way more kale because it’s just that flavorful. Here, Lacinato kale is dressed with a bright, naturally sweet Meyer…
Citrus + Garlic Marinated Olives
Citrus + Garlic Marinated Olives are my perfect appetizer, and they are ideal for any special occasion. While this hasn’t been the year of large gatherings, I am still turning to recipes that feel special and dinner-party-worthy, especially for holidays. That’s where this recipe comes in. This is one of those starters that hits the sweet…
Roasted Butternut Squash + Shallot Crostini
Butternut squash is in the peak of its season during cooler months in California, and this Roasted Butternut Squash and Shallot Crostini recipe is one of my favorite ways to enjoy it. This is a great appetizer for a dinner party or even any night at home when you’re craving savory Fall flavors. I love…
How to Make a Cheeseboard at Home
Making a cheeseboard is my go-to party trick when having friends or family over. It takes minimal prep and it always looks beautiful. Plus, serving a variety of cheeses and tasty fixings means there’s something for everyone to enjoy. This is a simple guide to keep on hand so you can mix and match without…
The Best Guacamole
Let’s talk about making the best guacamole in your own kitchen! Everyone needs a go-to guac recipe in their back pocket, especially with warmer weather and peak of season avocados just around the corner. Plus, Cinco de Mayo is this weekend, and it just felt appropriate to share this recipe! A great guacamole requires just…
Smokey Spanish Romesco Sauce
Romesco is a smokey red pepper sauce that originated in the Catalonia region of Spain, and it’s deservedly become a staple akin to pesto in kitchens everywhere. It’s smokey, rustic, savory, a little tangy, creamy, and so delicious. I am not exaggerating when I say I always have a jar of homemade Romesco in my…
Smoked Trout Crostini
Smoked trout crostini is a dish that I see and order on restaurant menus all the time, and it is so easy to make in your own kitchen at home! This is one of those recipes that is ideal for entertaining because it hits the sweet spot of: looks stunning, sounds very sophisticated, but it’s actually so simple…
Autumn Roasted Delicata Squash Salad
Headed to a Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving dinner this year? Or just craving some hearty fall flavors? No matter what dinner plans you’ve got coming up this season, this roasted delicata squash salad will be a welcome addition to any Fall menu. Power greens like baby kale and arugula, tossed with my lemon shallot vinaigrette are…