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 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 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...
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 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...
LaurelJan 52 minCheesy Sweet Potato Fajita CasseroleOurs is not a vegetarian household. Not even close. Pork in particular is pretty much a main food group around here, and I LOVE seafood....
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...
LaurelOct 29, 20214 minSkillet Pizza with Eggplant and SausageI am pretty much an equal opportunity pizza fan. I'll take it with a thin or pillowy crust; with red, white, green or no sauce; with...
LaurelOct 26, 20212 minOne-Pan Harissa Chicken Thighs with Brussels Sprout and Kale OrzoI'm pretty sure that I don't even need to do an introduction for this post since most people are just going to skip it and go straight to...
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 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...
LaurelOct 5, 20213 minWinter Squash and Sausage Mac & CheeseShow me a person that says they don't like Mac & Cheese, and I will show you either (1) a liar or (2) someone who thinks that the stuff...