I’ve been making this green smoothie on repeat recently because it’s such a quick way to get me back on track when I’m feeling tired, or if I’m in need of a serious detox! This smoothie is packed with nutrient dense greens, lemon juice, freshly grated ginger, apple, celery, cucumber, water, and frozen pineapple – which…
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Exciting Announcement on What Annie’s Eating!
Hello, and happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful time celebrating the holidays over the past few weeks and that you’re feeling refreshed and ready for the new year. With the optimism and motivation that the spirit of a new year brings, I am so excited to share a life update with you! After…
Creamy Zucchini Noodles with Basil Pesto + Roasted Tomatoes
Zucchini noodles are a great example of a healthy tweak on a comfort food classic that truly lightens up the dish, and still packs a ton of flavor. Trust me, pasta is my ultimate comfort food! This recipe for zucchini noodles with my homemade basil pesto, roasted tomatoes, and goat cheese is light, comforting, creamy…
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…
Earth Bowls with Salmon + Edamame Mash
I strive to cook in a healthy way the majority of the time, but sometimes homemade pizza nights, Salt & Straw Ice Cream (now that they have a Venice location!), Bay Cities Italian Deli sandwiches, and the kettle corn from my local farmer’s market get in the way. Life is all about a balance, right?…
Shakshuka with Chipotles in Adobo Sauce
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…
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…
Almond Meal Cake with Lemon Mascarpone Whipped Cream + Strawberries
Strawberries have always been one of my favorite fruits – they are so sweet, bright, and juicy in the summer. This almond meal cake topped with lemon mascarpone whipped cream and juicy strawberries is the perfect end-of-summer homage to this tasty berry! The almond meal and whole wheat flour in this cake impart such a hearty…
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…