Anything in red sauce tastes like comfort food – you heard it here first! Canned tomatoes are one of my must-have pantry staples because they can make the base of so many quick, crazy flavorful meals. Exhibit A? Tomato Braised Chickpeas with Preserved Lemon and Fresh Herbs. Here, canned chickpeas braise in crushed tomatoes with…
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Fish Tacos with Citrus + Jalapeño Salsa
These Fish Tacos with Citrus + Jalapeño Salsa are super simple to make and packed with fresh, bright flavors. A little smokey, savory, light, and zippy, this recipe will be a new favorite. Here, cod or snapper is cooked with a hint of chili powder and lime zest until it easily flakes apart. Once cooked,…
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…
Pasta with Broccolini, Sausage, + Lemon
Pasta with Sausage and Broccolini or Broccoli Rabe is a classic Italian dish, and it’s popular for a reason! It’s flavorful, quick, and comes together with simple ingredients. Plus, it’s a great way to use up seasonal greens. This dish is made with Orecchiette, a dried pasta named after its shape, which resembles a little…
Winter Salad with Seasonal Fruit + Citrus Vinaigrette
This salad is the epitome of a recipe without a recipe, and I mean that in the best way. My Winter Salad with Seasonal Fruit + Citrus Vinaigrette comes together with essentially three components. Start with your favorite leafy greens, add a combination of any seasonal fruit, and toss with my Citrus Vinaigrette for the…
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…
Tomato and White Bean Stew with Parmesan
This Tomato + White Bean Stew checks all of the boxes for me. It’s flavorful, healthy, simple, and endlessly riffable. Pantry staples and a few fresh ingredients add a quick punch of flavor to this stew, which means it comes together in thirty minutes. Save this comforting recipe for when you’re cozied up on a…
Creamy Lemon Pappardelle with Greens + Breadcrumbs
Creamy lemon pappardelle with greens and breadcrumbs. Yep – that’s kind of a mouthful, but it describes this dish to a T. It’s creamy, lemony, packed with whatever greens you can get your hands on from your local farmer’s market, and topped with toasty golden brown breadcrumbs. Something about thick pappardelle noodles instantly elevates a…
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…