There are few things better than mashed potatoes in life, but sometimes I’m in the mood for something lighter. While I’m usually not a fan of lighter cauliflower substitutes for actual carbs (cauliflower rice – …
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Recipe: Mashed Cauliflower
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Recipe: A Delightful Fall Salad
I made this salad last night to go along with one of our many Trader Joe’s pumpkin products (specifically, the samosas!), and it’s been on repeat for lunches ever since. This salad features romaine as …
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Recipe: Corn Butter
I saw this recipe on Instagram, and immediately went home to make it. Conveniently, I had corn, butter, and salt ready for action – and that’s all the ingredients I needed to get me to …
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Recipe: Roasted Cabbage with Spicy Basil Dressing
I whipped up this recipe for a quick lunch today, having bought a purple cabbage that was languishing in my fridge that I finally roasted up for meal prep. I felt like the roasted cabbage …
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Recipe: Bok Choy and Tofu Soup
We’ve been having a big season for greens in our garden this winter, and they have all been loving the rain that California has been getting this year. We always grow bok choy in our …
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Recipe: Skillet Apples
Chris and I bought a bag of apples at the Farmer’s Market over the weekend, we couldn’t resist the price ($3 for a big bunch of seconds!). We’re both apple fiends, so I was sad …
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Recipe: Fennel Citrus Compound Butter
Every year, my sister gives me a couple fun tins of fish for Christmas. They’re always different brands and they’re always fun to try, and they make a perfect little after work snack throughout January. …
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You Really Should Be Adding Grated Parmesan Cheese to Your Salads
I’ve been doing this trick for the past year or so, and I have to say – it’s my favorite way to take a salad from Good to Great. Adding a nice handful of finely …
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I Made Kumquat Marmalade from Epicurious
Linzer cookies are always in the rotation of my annual cookie box, and I like to go a little extra every year by making my own jams for the filling (it’s too much, I know …
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Recipe: Roasted Eggplant with Olives and Peppers
Before we get to this recipe, I want to share a story about my eggplant plant. I’ve had this plant now for at least three years, living in its little red pot outside my door, …
Claire Aucella 