Come over — I’ll make green goddess falafel for dinner! This is my ideal meatless Monday: big on flavor, great texture, and a little bit of kitchen effort that pays off in spades. Last month we went to Dallas for The Pretty Dish and planned to explore and taste everything. When we stepped off the … Read more

Hello friends. I’ve never hidden that blogging has changed my life, and many of the people I’ve met through it have changed me as well. If you don’t blog, it can be hard to understand that passion. Take a moment to read an inspiring post by my friend Caitlin about the power of words — … Read more

Oh yes — we’re making a Caesar salad topped with pizza croutons! This might look simple at first glance, but it’s far from boring. If you’re craving familiar dinner flavors with a light touch, this salad delivers. Crisp romaine, a tangy Caesar dressing, shaved Parmesan and crunchy, cheesy pizza croutons combine into a satisfying, flavorful … Read more

I know it’s the holiday season and you should save most of your appetite for cookies, but I have to make a case for this bread. It sounds simple enough. Who would have guessed that bread slathered in butter and topped with cheese could be so addictive? Apparently, not many people—except me. Think of it … Read more

{via} The first week back from vacation is always the worst, isn’t it? I tried to make the return easier by baking a peach pie (you may have seen it on Snapchat) with organic peaches — which were outrageously expensive — and the result was just… so-so. It didn’t make the cut. You can bet … Read more

Know what happens when you make an entire batch of truffle cookies one afternoon by yourself? You eat an entire batch of truffle cookies in one afternoon. I’ve been living out of my suitcase since Thursday night — it’s literally sitting in the middle of my family room floor. I should probably drag it upstairs, … Read more

One of these things is not like the other… And please stop looking at me that way. Awkward. Last week in Carmel, I was surrounded by lavender. Carmel Valley Ranch has fields of it everywhere—on menus, in vases, even on plates. It was so prevalent that I told everyone I had to use it in … Read more

Happy Friday! 🙂 Every year since I can remember, my dad delivers poinsettias to friends and family. Now that we have our own home, he brought one to us too. It’s gorgeous and enormous, and for now it lives on the floor — but we love it. Thanks, Dad! Looking for appetizers for the weekend? … Read more

This crispy chicken with avocado cucumber salad is a must-try. Thin, ultra-crispy chicken cutlets are topped with a bright, herb-filled cucumber and avocado salad, finished with a punchy herb aioli. Ready for a new favorite? This dish pairs the crunch of fried cutlets with the cool creaminess of avocado and cucumber, and a bounty of … Read more

So this is how we make the most adorable crab salad toasts! Is there anything cuter? Lunch just got even better. This crab salad is dreamy—bright, buttery and full of flavor. It’s vinaigrette-based rather than mayo-based, so it feels light and fresh. Eating it straight from the bowl is highly encouraged. Use lump crab meat—the … Read more