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…
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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…
Vegan Strawberry + Basil Ice Cream
Every Spring and Summer, I look forward to strawberries popping up all over the farmer’s market. Growing up, my family grew strawberries in our garden, and my Dad still has an incredible strawberry harvest every year to this day. I still have a thing or two to learn about gardening, but I’ve spent so many Summers…
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…
Easy + Smoky Chicken Chili
A good chili recipe is a must in any home cook’s repertoire. Many people have a regional chili that they love and they don’t deviate from making that particular kind, which leads to all kinds of recipes, as well as questions on what the proper ingredients are for an authentic chili recipe. To add beans? Do…
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…