Shakshuka, or eggs poached in spicy tomato sauce, is a classic breakfast with origins spanning from Israel, North Africa, and all over the Mediterranean. I’ve seen Shakshuka popping up on brunch menus at my favorite restaurants in LA and I love making it in my own kitchen because it is incredibly flavorful, uses ingredients I typically have…
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Mushroom, Burrata, + Arugula Pizza
My perfect weekend night is making pizza at home for a date night in with a good bottle of wine and a movie. I bake this pizza with a crushed garlic and olive oil base in lieu of a sauce, creamy burrata and goat cheese, wild mushrooms, and then once it’s just slightly golden brown…
Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Cauliflower is in season and all over the farmer’s market right now, and I am loving it! I’ve been trying to incorporate this tasty veggie into my recipes over the past few weeks and I keep coming back to this soup. This roasted cauliflower soup is simple, seasonal, healthy, and so delicious. If you’re not…
Brown Butter Banana Bread
I love banana bread – it is such a treat to have it with a cup of coffee in the morning, or a sweet pick me up for any time of day! I have played around with a number of banana bread recipes, trying recipes with whole wheat flour, then with regular flour, recipes with…
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…
Pumpkin Risotto
This pumpkin risotto is pure fall coziness – it is so comforting and decadent! Perfect for a date night at home, or really any chilly Autumn night – creamy, both sweet and savory, it feels like Autumn in a bowl! I made this extra indulgent (which I would highly recommend) by drizzling
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…
Roasted Eggplant, Tomato, + Caramelized Onion Pasta or Quinoa
This roasted eggplant, tomato, and caramelized onion sauce epitomizes everything I love in a meal – it’s unfussy, so delicious, seasonal, and it’s good for you! I love serving this recipe as a pasta dish, but I’ve also made it with quinoa a number of times, as I’ve explained how to do below, and it…
Heirloom Tomato + Burrata Bruschetta
It has been SO HOT in LA recently, and even I don’t want to spend too much time in a hot kitchen, so I’ve been throwing lots of no-cook meals together. This bruschetta is a great (practically no-cook) summer appetizer for a group, or a meal for two very hungry people – juicy heirloom tomatoes…
Summer Arugula + Fig Salad
There is something so nostalgic and calming about warm summer nights. They remind me of spending evenings with my family out in our backyard gathered around a table full of food fresh off the grill, platters of bright and juicy garden tomatoes, and freshly picked herbs. This arugula and fig salad reminds me of the kinds of…