Hey there, Easter is this weekend and it has me thinking about quiche. Is there a more versatile dish? I love how it bridges the seasons - substantial enough for cooler days but equally delicious at room temperature when it's warm outside. And just a slice works well for breakfast, lunch, or dinner with just a piece of fruit or a simple side salad. 🌟 NEW this Week: Spinach Bacon Quiche Difficulty: Easy Prep time: 15 minutes Perfect for: Weekend brunch or meal prep for the week ahead More...
3 days ago • 1 min read
Happy Sunday, Friends. This week: How to make the most of early asparagus season, techniques that highlight its unique flavor, and why this spring vegetable deserves a place at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. "Asparagus inspires gentle thoughts." - Charles Lamb I spotted the first asparagus at the market this week - those beautiful, slender spears that signal spring has truly arrived (or at least it's close, here in the high desert). There's something special about cooking with the season's...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Friends. March's most-saved recipes are a mix I love: Oven Roasted Crispy Pork Belly held the top spot again, which tells me you either made it and can't stop thinking about it, or you're still working up the nerve. Either way, I like to see it. Lemon Garlic Pasta at #3 and Egg Salad at #6 suggest spring is starting to pull you toward lighter, brighter things. And Carne Asada + Rice Cooker Mexican Rice right before Cinco de Mayo season is perfectly timed. Here are your 7 most-saved...
8 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there, March brings that first hint of spring, and I've been craving fresher meals that still have substance. These salads work whether it's still chilly or suddenly warm - which seems to happen hourly this time of year. French-Inspired Favorites: Nicoise Salad Asparagus Nicoise Salad (a spring twist on the classic) Salad Lyonnaise (With frisée, bacon and a poached egg, this is the French bistro salad I love the most.) Light but Satisfying: Ahi Tuna Salad Sugar Snap Pea Salad Pro tip:...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Happy Sunday, Friends. This week: How to bring order to kitchen chaos, smart ways to use up winter ingredients, and why roasting might be the best cooking technique ever invented. "Out of clutter, find simplicity." - Albert Einstein Spring always makes me want to organize everything - especially my kitchen. Last weekend, I finally tackled my messy pantry and discovered a forgotten bag of rice, canned beans, and root vegetables that needed using. (See my 3 best pantry organizing tips below)...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Some nights dinner isn't about creativity. It's about getting something warm and wholesome on the table before you collapse on the couch. New this week, Pastina is Italian grandmother medicine. Itty bitty star pasta (Stelline) in a decadently rich broth that comes together in 15 minutes. In that same spirit, I've included a selection of more recipes I turn to that always taste like everything is going to be okay. ⚡️ NEW This Week: Pastina (Italian Penicillin) Tiny star pasta, rich...
17 days ago • 1 min read
Happy Sunday, Friends. This week: Four comforting dishes that happen fast. "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." - Leonardo da Vinci You know those nights when you want real comfort food but it's already 6:30 and everyone's asking what's for dinner? These four recipes are my answer to that exact situation. They're not "quick and easy" versions of comfort food - they ARE comfort food that just happens to come together in 30 minutes or less. The kind of meals that make people think...
20 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there, There's something about March that has me craving soups that aren't quite as hearty as mid-winter stews but still warm me up. These recipes hit that perfect balance - cozy enough for chilly evenings but not so heavy that they feel out of place as we edge toward spring. Rich but not Heavy Bisques NEW Shrimp and Corn Bisque (I'm slightly obsessed with this soup 😋 + it uses a restaurant trick you may not know) Tomato Bisque (A long time reader favorite.) Butternut Squash Bisque (ooooh...
24 days ago • 1 min read
Happy Sunday, Friends. This week: Making the case that you're always close to an amazing meal when you've got hard boiled eggs on hand. "You don't have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces—just good food from fresh ingredients." — Julia Child Our niece, her fiancé, and their sweet dog came to stay this past week. We spent our days outside and our mornings and evenings around the table. It was exactly as good as it sounds. It reminded me that simple meals made with care, shared with...
27 days ago • 1 min read