SPICE BLENDS

Jan 27
1 min

Keep Warm and Curry On

Chilly winter weather calls for comfort food. And while everyone's definition of "comfort food" is different depending on their cultural...

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Laurel

Oct 25, 2022
2 min

Smoky Beef, Bacon & Three-Bean Chili

I am firmly of the belief that you can never - and I mean never - have too many chili recipes in your collection. Whether made with beef,...

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Laurel

Oct 18, 2022
3 min

Cider-Braised Chicken

Call it cliche or basic or whatever, but I. LOVE. AUTUMN. I love the chilly nights and still-warm days. I love the changing colors of the...

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Laurel

Oct 4, 2022
2 min

Mushroom Triple Threat Toasties

I don't know about you, but I love appetizers, and I especially love anything that comes on a lightly toasted slice of baguette. It...

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Laurel

Sep 27, 2022
3 min

Ratatouille Skillet Pizza

Here's the thing about pizza. I know the pepperoni and cheese crowd is going to disagree with me here, but I truly believe that as long...

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Laurel

Sep 13, 2022
2 min

Fabulous Five-Bean Salad

I never used to be a Five-Bean Salad fan. Don't get me wrong. I like beans and I'm always down for a make-ahead salad. It just seemed...

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Put down that Starbucks cup. This Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte is SO. MUCH. BETTER.

Laurel

Sep 6, 2022
3 min

Put down that Starbucks cup. This Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte is SO. MUCH. BETTER.

Ok, ok, ok. I get that it is easier to go to your favorite coffee shop (Starbucks or otherwise), and pay to have someone else make a...

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Laurel

Aug 16, 2022
3 min

Spanish Sunset Tomato Sauce

I'm not going to sit here and lie to you and say that I never just doctor up store-bought marinara sauce for pasta night at my house. I...

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Laurel

Jul 27, 2022
3 min

Summer Risotto with Grilled Scallops

We make a lot of paella in our household, but sometimes I really just want risotto, that dreamy, creamy combination of perfectly cooked...

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Laurel

May 3, 2022
3 min

Seafood Boil

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...

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Laurel

Apr 27, 2022
1 min

New Product Alert! Avalon Bay Seasoning

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

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Laurel

Apr 14, 2022
3 min

Five-Chile Relajo Beef Enchiladas

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...

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Laurel

Mar 31, 2022
2 min

New Product Alert! Street Corn Sprinkle

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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Laurel

Mar 4, 2022
2 min

Cajun Jambalaya

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...

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Laurel

Mar 1, 2022
2 min

Golden Oatmeal Mix

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...

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Laurel

Feb 25, 2022
3 min

Gaucho Steak Skewers

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...

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Toasted Coconut Turmeric Grilled Chicken Wings

Laurel

Feb 22, 2022
2 min

Toasted Coconut Turmeric Grilled Chicken Wings

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...

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Laurel

Feb 15, 2022
2 min

Grilled Baba Ganoush

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...

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Laurel

Feb 11, 2022
2 min

Spicy Turmeric Coconut Curry

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...

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Laurel

Feb 8, 2022
2 min

Rose Spice Chocolate Heart Cakes

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

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