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 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 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 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 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....
LaurelNov 19, 20212 minHomemade Salsa Ranchera (Ranchero Sauce)What do enchiladas, chilaquiles, and huevos rancheros all have in common (other than being delicious classic Mexican cuisine)? Sauce....
LaurelNov 16, 20213 minPreserved LemonsIt's no secret that I love citrus. A quick look at my Shop reveals no fewer than 10 spice blends that include one type of citrus or...
LaurelNov 12, 20213 minChocolate Chai PieYou may not think it based on the number of dessert recipes I've been posting lately, but I'm not a huge dessert person. If given the...
LaurelNov 8, 20212 minMexican Mocha Skillet BrownieWhat's your favorite part of a brownie? Is it the soft, fudgy center? Is it the crisp edges? Is it the way vanilla ice cream melts into...
LaurelOct 15, 20212 minFoolproof Basic VinaigretteIf there's one thing I think that everyone should know how to make it's a vinaigrette. Tart, fresh, and dead simple, it's the thing that...
LaurelOct 12, 20212 minSpanish Sunset Pumpkin PastaEvery Autumn, when the pumpkins arrive at the grocery stores, I always buy a bunch of Pie Pumpkins (the little round ones) and make big...
LaurelOct 8, 20213 minGold Medal Chocolate Chip CookiesFull disclosure: These cookies have not actually won any gold medals. I've never even submitted them to any baking competitions. So, I...
LaurelSep 16, 20213 minSunshine Peach PieIn late Summer, when peaches are at their peak, there's really nothing more you need to do with them than grab a napkin for all the juice...
LaurelSep 13, 20213 minCold "Fried" Chicken Bites (in an Air Fryer!)Whenever my husband and I make plans that involve packing a picnic, he always requests Cold Fried Chicken, which is just fried chicken...
LaurelSep 9, 20213 minShort Rib Sunday SaucePicture this. It's a crisp, cool Autumn Sunday. You've just gone for a nice long walk, and as you walk into the house you're engulfed by...