Spicy Turmeric Pickled Cauliflower
I don't know about you, but I don't think I've met a pickle I didn't love. Kosher Dill, Bread & Butter, Spicy, or Cornichon; I'm here for...
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Laurel
- Jan 24
- 3 min
Pancetta & Brussels Sprouts Mac & Cheese
Everyone loves Mac & Cheese. I mean, how could you not? And although I am totally on board with the traditional...
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Laurel
- Jan 17
- 3 min
Linguine and Clams
Growing up in Coastal Southern California, seafood is pretty much in my bloodstream, and even though we don't grow clams locally, one of...
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Laurel
- Jan 10
- 2 min
Lemony Grilled Potato and Burrata Flatbreads
This recipe for Lemony Grilled Potato and Burrata Flatbreads originated, as a fair number of my recipes do, from a frantic late afternoon...
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Laurel
- Dec 27, 2022
- 2 min
Easy Spicy Pesto and Romanesco Pasta
I don't know about you, but as December comes to a close and January draws near I find myself gathering recipes that are both easy and...
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Laurel
- Dec 12, 2022
- 2 min
Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Fennel & Citrus Salad
We are an omnivorous household, but I have definitely been working on adding more plant-based meals into our dinner routine. And although...
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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 11, 2022
- 2 min
Chai-Spiced Banana Crumb Muffins
We've all been there. You bought a beautiful bunch o' bananas because you had every intention of making a banana part of your daily diet....
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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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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
- Jul 7, 2022
- 2 min
One-Pot Shrimp Orzotto
Tell me you're not on the hunt for an easy date night meal, and I'll tell you you're lying. Even if your date is yourself, we are all...
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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 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 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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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 18, 2022
- 2 min
Mojo Grilled Snapper
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!...
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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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Laurel
- Feb 4, 2022
- 2 min
Roasted Lemon Pepper Broccoli Soup with Cheddar Toasts
Every season is soup season in our house, but we like to keep our soups seasonal, like this Roasted Broccoli Soup with Cheddar Toasts....
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Laurel
- Feb 2, 2022
- 3 min
English Garden Olive Oil Rosebud Cakes
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...
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Laurel
- Jan 24, 2022
- 3 min
Roasted Beet and Carrot Salad with Ras el Hanout Dressing
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...
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Laurel
- Jan 21, 2022
- 1 min
Marinated Celery Salad
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...
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Laurel
- Jan 19, 2022
- 2 min
Herby Chicken and Feta Meatballs
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....
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Laurel
- Jan 7, 2022
- 2 min
One-Pan Chicken Thighs with Artichoke and Olive Orzo
Winter weeknight dinners are all about two words: quick and easy. Oh, and delicious, of course, because if it's not delicious then why...
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Laurel
- Jan 5, 2022
- 2 min
Cheesy Sweet Potato Fajita Casserole
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....
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Laurel
- Nov 19, 2021
- 2 min
Homemade Salsa Ranchera (Ranchero Sauce)
What do enchiladas, chilaquiles, and huevos rancheros all have in common (other than being delicious classic Mexican cuisine)? Sauce....
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Laurel
- Nov 16, 2021
- 3 min
Preserved Lemons
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...
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Laurel
- Nov 12, 2021
- 3 min
Chocolate Chai Pie
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...
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Laurel
- Nov 8, 2021
- 2 min
Mexican Mocha Skillet Brownie
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...
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Laurel
- Oct 29, 2021
- 4 min
Skillet Pizza with Eggplant and Sausage
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...
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Laurel
- Oct 26, 2021
- 2 min
One-Pan Harissa Chicken Thighs with Brussels Sprout and Kale Orzo
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...
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Laurel
- Oct 19, 2021
- 1 min
Spicy Crab Pasta with Harissa and Preserved Lemon
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...
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Laurel
- Oct 15, 2021
- 2 min
Foolproof Basic Vinaigrette
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...
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Laurel
- Oct 12, 2021
- 2 min
Spanish Sunset Pumpkin Pasta
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...
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Laurel
- Oct 8, 2021
- 3 min
Gold Medal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Full disclosure: These cookies have not actually won any gold medals. I've never even submitted them to any baking competitions. So, I...
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Laurel
- Oct 5, 2021
- 3 min
Winter Squash and Sausage Mac & Cheese
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...
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Laurel
- Oct 1, 2021
- 2 min
One-Pot Chicken Thighs with Kale, Apples, and Winter Squash
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...
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Laurel
- Sep 24, 2021
- 3 min
Pork 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,...
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Laurel
- Sep 21, 2021
- 2 min
Pasta with Harissa-Spiced Eggplant and Tomato Sauce
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,...
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Laurel
- Sep 16, 2021
- 3 min
Sunshine Peach Pie
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...
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Laurel
- Sep 13, 2021
- 3 min
Cold "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...