Last updated on April 8th, 2019 An addicting double kale salad to rule all kale salads: tender curly kale leaves massaged with creamy pistachio dressing topped with crispy roasted kale chips. Roasted salted notes and a slightly sweet creamy dressing, this salad is anything but standard. The world needs another recipe for kale salad right…
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Hash Brown Breakfast Pizza with Asparagus
Last updated on April 8th, 2019 I bring you hash brown breakfast pizza – melty cheese between layers of crispy hash browns topped with more cheese, shaved asparagus, basil, and the perfect runny egg. Reward yourself with the most delicious breakfast or brunch to share with someone you love or eat entirely by yourself! We…
Wine Braised Artichokes with Cashew Mandarin Tarragon Aioli
Last updated on April 8th, 2019 If I had to eat one vegetable for the rest of my life, it would be artichokes. No hesitation. Over the next year, I’m partnering with Safeway for a Farm to Fork blogger tour to learn about their specialty Northern California based vendors, and when they told me our…
Pancetta & Spring Green Grilled Cheese
Last updated on April 8th, 2019 Load fresh spring flavors into your grilled cheese with this pancetta & spring green grilled cheese. Layers of creamy dill havarti melted between herbed pea spread, crispy pancetta, and asparagus are all grilled between sourdough slices with plenty of butter to crisp up the outside! Get ready to celebrate…
Cheesy Cauliflower & Kale Baked Rigatoni with Sage Breadcrumbs
Last updated on April 8th, 2019 This creamy cheesy cauliflower and kale baked rigatoni is like grown up mac and cheese that even the kids will like. A brown butter roux with minced shallots and two cheeses gets tossed with caramelized cauliflower, kale, and sage. The whole thing gets baked with more cheese for a…
Multigrain Porridge, Two Ways: Savory Porridge & Sweet Porridge
Last updated on April 8th, 2019 Packed with six different grains, this multigrain porridge is so flavorful it requires very little seasoning. Make a big batch and serve it two ways, savory or sweet. It pairs with savory toppings like miso roasted salmon and bok choy for a comforting dinner or sweet toppings like warm…
Roasted Cauliflower Kale Salad with Lemon Brown Butter Dressing
Last updated on April 8th, 2019 When I moved into my first real apartment without roommates, my mom got me two housewarming gifts: a small enamelware dutch oven and a compact OXO salad spinner. These were the essentials in my mom’s eyes. And now that I was living by myself, I was trusted with nice…
Cheese Crostini with Cranberry Fig Jam
Last updated on April 8th, 2019 These cheese crostini with rosemary cranberry fig jam make wintry and festive easy appetizer for your holiday spread. Gluten-free baguette topped with melted Grand Cru, a homemade quick jam, and toasted walnuts. Plus a video on how to make it! Have you been to any holiday parties yet this…
Beet Cashew Hummus with Garlic Tahini Yogurt Swirl
Last updated on April 8th, 2019 This vibrantly hot pink beet cashew hummus is the perfect make-ahead appetizer. Swirl in some garlic tahini yogurt and sprinkle with roasted almond za’atar and it’s all dressed up and ready to party! It’s no secret that an invitation to dinner at our house comes with the expectation that…
Cheesy Pumpkin Taquitos with Roasted Jalapeño Pepita Crema
Last updated on April 8th, 2019 These cheesy pumpkin taquitos are the perfect vegetarian dish for your holiday spread or weeknight dinner. Topped with a roasted jalapeño crema and toasted pepitas, it’s like a cross between enchiladas and taquitos with fall flavors. It’s officially pumpkin season. Usually I grab a can of purée if I’m…
Roasted Potato Pizza with Shaved Brussels Sprout Slaw
Last updated on April 8th, 2019 Three-cheese fall roasted potato pizza baked with layers of roasted potatoes and garlic, rosemary oil, and caramelized shallots, then topped with a rosemary shaved brussels sprout slaw just before serving. As a kid, I was strictly a pepperoni, mushrooms, and olives kind of pizza-eater. Don’t get me wrong, that’s…
Zucchini Gouda Turkey Meatballs with Cheesy Baked Polenta
Last updated on April 8th, 2019 Dinner tonight is a comforting bowl of gouda turkey meatballs made with shredded zucchini and served with marinara over creamy cheesy baked polenta. Summer meets fall. With the Bay Area hitting peak temperatures now, I’m not ready to let go of summer just yet. Fortunately the markets agree and…
Chickpea Beet Ravioli with Herbed Ricotta & Fried Beet Chips
Last updated on April 8th, 2019 Vibrant red beet ravioli with pillows of herbed ricotta and goat cheese wrapped in a gluten-free high-protein chickpea beet pasta then topped with sage brown butter and fried beet chips. Pasta so tender, no one will ever believe that it’s gluten-free! The first plating of this chickpea beet ravioli…
Cucumber Lentil Salad with Feta
Last updated on July 8th, 2019 Rich French lentils get cooked with aromas and tossed into a chilled cucumber lentil salad with chopped parsley, high-quality olive oil, and lime juice with creamy feta crumbled over top. The perfect potluck salad, side dish for a barbecue, or make-ahead weekday lunch. Whenever I’ve got an all-day shoot…
Charred Watermelon Cheese Wedges with Mint
Last updated on April 8th, 2019 These charred watermelon wedges topped with melted cheese, roasted almonds, and fresh mint make the perfect summer entertaining appetizer! With the neighborhood schools back in session today, I’m reminded that the season is fleeting. Fortunately produce is still on summer break and I’ll be over here with watermelon dripping…
Moroccan Summer Vegetable Tagine
Last updated on April 8th, 2019 Summer carrots and zucchini stewed up with a spice blend for an ultra-savory dish with sweet pops of dried figs and filled with umami meaty olives. This Moroccan summer vegetable tagine is comforting and full of flavor without feeling heavy or overly rich – served over a bed of…
Avocado Green Goddess Sandwiches with Havarti
Last updated on April 8th, 2019 Avocado green goddess sandwiches layered with creamy dill havarti, cucumber slices, shaved zucchini, and sprouts on a crusty gluten-free loaf slathered with whipped herbed avocado spread. With these avocado green goddess sandwiches layered with dill havarti, I’ve just rediscovered the joy of sandwiches. Even before going gluten-free, I wasn’t…
Cheesy Savory Oatmeal with Crispy Potatoes & Pesto
Last updated on January 3rd, 2020 A nourishing bowl of cheesy savory oatmeal folded with shredded gouda and roasted garlic, then topped with crispy oven potatoes, soft-boiled eggs, and bright summer pesto. The perfect make-ahead meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I once saw a tweet that read, “99% of parenthood is spent covering things in…
Sunflower Seed Gouda Pesto
Last updated on May 2nd, 2019 Quick and simple sunflower seed gouda pesto with toasty seeds and mild and mellow sweetness from shredded gouda for a summer condiment you’ll want to eat by the spoonful or on top of eggs, veggie bowls, pasta, sandwiches, and more. I’ve got approximately 7lbs of cheese in my fridge…
Roasted Fennel & Garlic Socca Flatbread with Olives and Mint Parsley Oil
Last updated on April 8th, 2019 This naturally gluten-free chickpea socca flatbread is topped with melty mozzarella, roasted garlic and fennel, and buttery olives, then drizzled with a fresh mint parsley oil. This post is sponsored by California Olive Committee. Although I was compensated to write this post, all opinions are my own. We’re in…
Roasted Beets with Creamy Romesco & Wild Rice + Vegetarian Heartland Cookbook
Last updated on September 18th, 2018 Easy weeknight meal – bright and creamy romesco sauce layered over wild rice and topped with roasted beets and green garlic. Protein-rich cannellini beans add twist on a classic sauce – from Vegetarian Heartland: Recipes for Life’s Adventures by Shelly Westerhausen. I’ve heard it’s healthy to eat a wide variety of…
Garlic White Wine Skillet Chicken with Olives & Artichokes
Last updated on April 8th, 2019 Extra juicy crispy-skinned garlic white wine skillet chicken with olives and artichokes. Served over a bed of pasta, this low-prep one-skillet chicken is simple enough for a weeknight, but fancy enough for a dinner party. I’m finally home after spending three nights in Boston at a middle-school style slumber party…
Almond Milk Fettuccine Alfredo with Spring Veggies & Herbs
Last updated on April 8th, 2019 An ultra-creamy fettuccine alfredo lightened up with almond milk and topped with spring’s finest veggies and herbs. Paired with a well-balanced Sauvignon Blanc in partnership with Kenwood Vineyards. What is it about some recipes that make it into your regular rotation for specific occasions? Whenever someone has a baby, for example, I…
Roasted Lemon Mint Pesto & Ricotta Tartines, Two Ways + Kale & Caramel Cookbook
Last updated on September 24th, 2017 A vibrant pesto made of roasted lemon slices, fresh mint, and toasted almonds from the Kale & Caramel cookbook – atop a bed of creamy whole milk ricotta with two topping variations. Garlicky pea and fava beans for a savory take and plump tart blackberries for a sweet bite. These…
