Hello 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...

April in Southern California marks the beginning of Rock Crab season, and I can think of no better way to celebrate than by doing a...

Just in time for your next backyard cookout, please allow me to introduce my newest blend - Avalon Bay Seasoning. Named in honor of my...

I 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...

Every 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...

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While I'm generally a pasta girl, there are certain rice-based dishes that occupy a special place in my heart (and belly) - Paella (like...

Breakfast. 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...

There 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...

I know it probably makes me, like, less "American" or something, but I don't love chicken wings. They just generally feel like they are...

Looking for a meal that looks and feels fancy but actually takes, like, NO time and minimal effort to throw together? Grill a whole fish!...

I 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...

I 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...

I know it's an over-the-top cliche, but there is just something iconic about the combination of roses, chocolate, and hearts, right?...

Every season is soup season in our house, but we like to keep our soups seasonal, like this Roasted Broccoli Soup with Cheddar Toasts....

While 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...

One thing I love about winter produce is that much of it readily lends itself to advance meal prep. Instead of delicate herbs and greens...

I'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...

True or false: Meatballs are better than meatloaf. If you answered "True" then you are my people, and you have come to the right place....

Winter weeknight dinners are all about two words: quick and easy. Oh, and delicious, of course, because if it's not delicious then why...