Citrus is at the peak of its season during Winter in California, and when it starts showing up at the farmer’s market I can’t get enough. This Winer Citrus Vinaigrette is one of my favorite ways to make use of all the seasonal citrus. Okay, and maybe also in citrus cocktails, but more on that…
Recipe Staples
Lemon + Shallot Vinaigrette
This Lemon + Shallot Vinaigrette is a staple in my kitchen. It’s bright, versatile, and adds a punch of flavor to endless savory dishes. Homemade salad dressing is simpler to make than you’d think, and once you try it you’ll never go back to the store bought stuff. I make this recipe once a week…
The Easiest Homemade Pie Dough
I love making homemade pie dough. It’s one of those recipes that can feel intimidating until you try it yourself, and I’m here to make it easier for you! You need a few simple ingredients and you can even make a few batches and freeze them for a rainy day, or if you’re like me, for a warm…
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…
Simple , Rich, + Delicious Tomato Sauce
Tomato sauce equals comfort food for me. Perhaps I am biased – my mom’s side of the family has some strong Italian roots, and I did study abroad in Italy for several months when I was in college. But chances are, if you’re reading this, tomato sauce is comfort food for you, too! In addition to sharing recipes for…
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…
Italian Salsa Verde
Salsa verde, or the classic green sauce of Italy, is a savory, herbaceous, and tangy sauce all at once. I love to make this sauce on a Sunday to use all throughout the week – it’s the perfect accompaniment to any kind of seafood, poultry, lamb, steak, grilled/roasted vegetable dish – you name it! In…
Basil Pesto
Growing up my family always grew herbs in our garden depending on what was in season, and every year I looked forward to picking fresh basil when the weather warmed up. When I visit home my parents still send me back to LA with a bag of freshly picked basil to bring back for cooking projects, which is…
Homemade Garlic Croutons
I am an avid bruschetta-eater, so I always have a baguette sitting on my counter and I love making these homemade croutons when the leftover bread becomes just slightly stale. These homemade garlic croutons are another one of my recipe staples – they are so simple to make and they elevate some of my favorite dishes. I…
Roasted Garlic
A few months ago I wrote a post about roasting bell peppers, and explained how learning a few basic cooking techniques is so helpful for improvising in the kitchen and getting creative with recipes. There are so many easy cooking staples that pack a ton of flavor that I want to share with you, and today I’m…