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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Looking for a meal that looks and feels fancy but actually takes, like, NO time and minimal effort to throw together? Grill a whole fish!...

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...

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...

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

Every season is soup season in our house, but we like to keep our soups seasonal, like this Roasted Broccoli Soup with Cheddar Toasts....

While 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...

One thing I love about winter produce is that much of it readily lends itself to advance meal prep. Instead of delicate herbs and greens...

I'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...

True or false: Meatballs are better than meatloaf. If you answered "True" then you are my people, and you have come to the right place....

Winter weeknight dinners are all about two words: quick and easy. Oh, and delicious, of course, because if it's not delicious then why...

Ours is not a vegetarian household. Not even close. Pork in particular is pretty much a main food group around here, and I LOVE seafood....

What do enchiladas, chilaquiles, and huevos rancheros all have in common (other than being delicious classic Mexican cuisine)? Sauce....

It'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...

You 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...

What'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...

I 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...

I'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...

Looking 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...

If 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...

Every Autumn, when the pumpkins arrive at the grocery stores, I always buy a bunch of Pie Pumpkins (the little round ones) and make big...

Full disclosure: These cookies have not actually won any gold medals. I've never even submitted them to any baking competitions. So, I...

Show 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...

It'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...

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,...

Are 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,...

In 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...

Whenever my husband and I make plans that involve packing a picnic, he always requests Cold Fried Chicken, which is just fried chicken...

Picture 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...

My 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...

I 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...

Although 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...

As a kid growing up in Coastal Southern California, I ate a lot of seafood, but my dad generally filleted whatever fish he caught. It...

I'll never forget the first time I visited Hog Island Oyster Farm in Marshall, California, just up the coast from San Francisco. I had...

Some 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...

It'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...

A 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...

Are 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....

There's no shortage of ways to enjoy Summer peaches. Fresh and unadulterated, with the juice dripping down your arm. Halved and grilled...

If 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...

Is there anything that says "It's Summer!" more than corn or heirloom tomatoes? How about combining the two? Well this recipe does just...

I 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...

One can never have too many easy weeknight recipes on hand, in my humble opinion, and this one, with its briny, slightly tangy sauce and...

It's officially Summer, which means it's officially Tomato Season. Whether they come from your backyard or your local farmers market, the...

I 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...