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...
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 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 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 112 minSpicy Turmeric Coconut CurryI 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...
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...
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 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 19, 20211 minSpicy Crab Pasta with Harissa and Preserved LemonLooking for a pasta dish that feels fancy but is ready in the time it takes to cook the noodles? Well, look no further because this Spicy...
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...
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...
LaurelOct 1, 20212 minOne-Pot Chicken Thighs with Kale, Apples, and Winter SquashIt's FINALLY Autumn, and I don't know about you, but I'm ready for ALL the cozy dishes, especially ones that taste this good with this...
LaurelSep 24, 20213 minPork Tacos al Relajo "Pastor"I don't know about you, but I've pretty much never met a taco I didn't love. Corn or flour. Soft or crispy. Beef, pork, chicken, chorizo,...
LaurelSep 21, 20212 minPasta with Harissa-Spiced Eggplant and Tomato SauceAre you always on the hunt for ideas for weeknight dinner ideas that are (1) quick and easy, (2) healthy-ish, and (3) NOT boring? Me too,...
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...
LaurelSep 6, 20212 minZa'atar Roasted CauliflowerMy husband and I are avowed Omnivores. We love a good steak, and, I'll be honest, I could never give up pork. But we generally adhere to...
LaurelSep 2, 20214 minAir Fryer Autumn Spiced Apple Cider DonutsI was pretty late to the air fryer game. We don't eat many fried foods at home (both for health and wellness reasons but also because I...
LaurelAug 30, 20213 minSmoked Picanha Steak with Three-Herb ChimichurriAlthough my husband and I do a fair amount of grilling (we have a gas grill), we are pretty inexperienced at smoking things, as we do not...
LaurelAug 25, 20213 minGrilled Whole Fish with Citrus and Fennel SaladAs a kid growing up in Coastal Southern California, I ate a lot of seafood, but my dad generally filleted whatever fish he caught. It...
LaurelAug 12, 20212 minBourbon BBQ Butter Grilled OystersI'll never forget the first time I visited Hog Island Oyster Farm in Marshall, California, just up the coast from San Francisco. I had...
LaurelAug 9, 20212 minSavory Herbal Scones with Goat CheeseSome days call for a big, hearty breakfast full of eggs and bacon or waffles or whatever your big breakfast jam might be. And some days...
LaurelAug 5, 20212 minWeeknight Pasta with No-Cook PuttanescaIt's August. It's HOT. And the last thing anyone really wants to do is slave over a hot stove or turn on the oven, am I right? Well, rest...
LaurelAug 2, 20214 minMy Favorite Roast ChickenA good roast chicken is truly one of life's simplest yet greatest pleasures. From the way it fills your kitchen with the smell of comfort...
LaurelJul 29, 20211 minRelajo Hot HoneyAre you a sweet and spicy fan? If the answer is yes, then boy do I have a fun little recipe for you! It's sweet. It's spicy. It's smoky....
LaurelJul 27, 20213 minGolden Peach Hand PiesThere's no shortage of ways to enjoy Summer peaches. Fresh and unadulterated, with the juice dripping down your arm. Halved and grilled...
LaurelJul 22, 20212 minPappardelle with Spicy Pesto, Grilled Zucchini Ribbons, and Charred CornIf there's one thing I love about Summer it's that the produce is so incredibly abundant and flavorful that all you really have to do to...
LaurelJul 19, 20212 minGrilled Corn and Heirloom Tomato BruschettaIs there anything that says "It's Summer!" more than corn or heirloom tomatoes? How about combining the two? Well this recipe does just...
LaurelJul 9, 20212 minEasy Ranch Pasta with BroccoliI know what you're thinking. Ranch Pasta? Um, what?? Hear me out, though. I'm not talking about dumping a bunch of store-bought ranch...
LaurelJul 6, 20211 minSeared Branzino with Olive SauceOne can never have too many easy weeknight recipes on hand, in my humble opinion, and this one, with its briny, slightly tangy sauce and...
LaurelJun 29, 20213 minSkillet Heirloom Tomato TartIt's officially Summer, which means it's officially Tomato Season. Whether they come from your backyard or your local farmers market, the...
LaurelJun 15, 20213 minRelajo Steak ChiliI know plenty of chili "purists" out there who will rabidly disagree with me, but I am a firm believer that you can never have too many...