LaurelApr 6, 20212 minHarissa Shrimp ScampiI admit it. I've got a thing for head-on shrimp. There is something so simple and pure about using your bare hands to dismantle and...
LaurelMar 24, 20211 minRelajo Shrimp FajitasTaco Tuesday is great and all, but have you tried Fajita Friday??? With all the things you love about tacos PLUS a giant cast iron...
LaurelMar 22, 20213 minCharred Octopus with Smashed Fingerling Potatoes, Chorizo, and Relajo Beurre BlancSaturday nights in the "before times" used to mean getting together with friends and going out to get dinner and drinks at one of our...
LaurelMar 19, 20212 min(Sweet) Patatas BravasIf you've been to Spain (or even just a legit Spanish restaurant), you've probably had Patatas Bravas, that delightful dish of fried...
LaurelMar 11, 20213 minHead-On Spanish ShrimpRemember traveling? Barely, right? Yeah, me too. With the one-year anniversary of the Covid Pandemic upon us, I've been thinking A LOT...
LaurelMar 11, 20211 minAsian Chicken Noodles with KaleLike anyone else, I am always looking for weeknight dinner recipes that are not only quick and easy but also healthy and delicious to...
LaurelMar 4, 20212 minWeeknight Rice Noodle Salad Bowls with Grilled ChickenWeeknight cooking is hard. Like, really hard. It's the end of what has likely been a long day, you're suffering from decision fatigue,...
LaurelFeb 20, 20212 minBlow-Your-Mind Cauliflower PastaI know what you're thinking. Cauliflower Pasta? BOOOOORRRRIIIING..... Unless it's smothered in massive amounts of cream and cheese, in...
LaurelFeb 18, 20212 minSpiced Beef Kebabs with Herby Cucumber SaladTell me the truth. How long have you been staring at that pound of ground beef in your freezer, trying to come up with something new and...
LaurelFeb 17, 20212 minChai Latte SconesBreakfast in my household is usually something small and quick because, let's be honest, who has time for an elaborate breakfast on your...
LaurelFeb 10, 20212 minVanilla Chai Cupcakes with Spiced Cream Cheese FrostingI don't bake sweets all that often. This is mostly because, although I generally crave savory over sweet, if there are sweet treats...
LaurelJan 23, 20214 minIndian-ish Pork RibsI learned a lot of things in culinary school, but perhaps most important was to trust myself enough to try new things - new ingredients,...
LaurelJan 22, 20212 minRatatouille-Stuffed Pasta ShellsAre you working on upping your veggie intake this year? Yeah, me too. Some days it's easy, but some days, to be honest, all I want to do...
LaurelJan 18, 20214 minA Nod to the New Way to Grocery ShopI grew up primarily on Catalina, an island off the coast of Southern California, so eating fish (and seafood in general) is pretty much...
LaurelJan 14, 20213 minWeeknight Coconut Curry Noodle Soup with Turmeric Turkey MeatballsWhoa. That title is a mouthful, huh? Well, so is this super easy, super delicious soup that is sure to become a mainstay on your weekly...
LaurelJan 12, 20213 minGreek Lamb Meatballs with TzazikiI've got to say, I've never been a huge fan of meatloaf, but I LOVE meatballs. (I'll pause here for you to make a juvenile joke at which...
LaurelJan 10, 20212 minLentil, Kale & Sausage StewIt's January, which means it's cold, and we are all craving warm, comforting meals that make us feel like we've been wrapped up in a big,...
LaurelJan 8, 20213 minA Good Day Starts with a Sunshine SmoothieLike many of you, I'm on a mission to start the new year off on the right foot - eating better, exercising more, drinking less, being...
LaurelJan 3, 20212 min"Must-Go" SaladIt's the first Sunday of January, which means if you're anything like me you (1) want to eat healthier after the excesses of the past...
LaurelDec 23, 20202 minQuick Lemon Broccoli Pasta with Five-Chile HarissaLike anyone else, I am always on the lookout for quick and easy meal ideas that can be thrown together with minimal prep and even less...