LaurelMay 41 minOut of OfficeHello and cheers, dears!! Just dropping a line to let you know that I will be ON VACATION May 8-15, 2022. Yay!!! This means that any...
LaurelMay 33 minSeafood BoilApril in Southern California marks the beginning of Rock Crab season, and I can think of no better way to celebrate than by doing a...
LaurelApr 281 minNew Product Alert! Avalon Bay SeasoningJust in time for your next backyard cookout, please allow me to introduce my newest blend - Avalon Bay Seasoning. Named in honor of my...
LaurelApr 143 minFive-Chile Relajo Beef EnchiladasI recently saw a meme that said, "I don't know the secret to happiness, but I'll tell you what. I've never been sad at a Mexican...
LaurelMar 312 minNew Product Alert! Street Corn SprinkleEvery couple of weeks I say to myself I'm going to start narrowing down the number of spice blends I produce in order to try to focus my...
LaurelMar 241 minA Quick THANK YOU and a Note on What I've Been Up ToFirst, I'd like to thank you for subscribing to my website! I hope you've been enjoying all the recipes and stories that go straight to...
LaurelMar 42 minCajun JambalayaWhile I'm generally a pasta girl, there are certain rice-based dishes that occupy a special place in my heart (and belly) - Paella (like...
LaurelMar 12 minGolden Oatmeal MixBreakfast. It's the most important meal of the day, sure, but it can also sometimes be the most stressful. I mean, aren't we all running...
LaurelFeb 253 minGaucho Steak SkewersThere are few things better in life than meat and veggies on a stick. If you agree with that statement, then this recipe is for you. It...
LaurelFeb 222 minToasted Coconut Turmeric Grilled Chicken WingsI know it probably makes me, like, less "American" or something, but I don't love chicken wings. They just generally feel like they are...
LaurelFeb 182 minMojo Grilled SnapperLooking for a meal that looks and feels fancy but actually takes, like, NO time and minimal effort to throw together? Grill a whole fish!...
LaurelFeb 152 minGrilled Baba GanoushI am an avowed dip fanatic. If I can dip a piece of bread or a chip or a veggie or a finger in something you can be damn sure I'm gonna...
LaurelFeb 112 minSpicy Turmeric Coconut CurryI cook. A lot. Like, the vast majority of the food that I shovel into my face was prepared by my own two hands. And I generally enjoy it...
LaurelFeb 82 minRose Spice Chocolate Heart CakesI know it's an over-the-top cliche, but there is just something iconic about the combination of roses, chocolate, and hearts, right?...
LaurelFeb 42 minRoasted Lemon Pepper Broccoli Soup with Cheddar ToastsEvery season is soup season in our house, but we like to keep our soups seasonal, like this Roasted Broccoli Soup with Cheddar Toasts....
LaurelFeb 23 minEnglish Garden Olive Oil Rosebud CakesWhile I am not generally big on sweets, I do enjoy baking, especially when I can find ways to put my own twist on a recipe. This one is a...
LaurelJan 243 minRoasted Beet and Carrot Salad with Ras el Hanout DressingOne thing I love about winter produce is that much of it readily lends itself to advance meal prep. Instead of delicate herbs and greens...
LaurelJan 211 minMarinated Celery SaladI'm not going to lie to you. I'm not the biggest fan of celery. I mean, I think it's an important ingredient - essential even - to many a...
LaurelJan 192 minHerby Chicken and Feta MeatballsTrue or false: Meatballs are better than meatloaf. If you answered "True" then you are my people, and you have come to the right place....
LaurelJan 72 minOne-Pan Chicken Thighs with Artichoke and Olive OrzoWinter weeknight dinners are all about two words: quick and easy. Oh, and delicious, of course, because if it's not delicious then why...