This Tuscan Chopped Salad recipe I created will absolutely be the best chopped salad recipe you've ever tried. It's also incredibly healthy, filling, high in protein, low in calories, and full of flavor. I'll admit, I am typically not a huge fan of salads. I often...
An Easy Preserved Lemon Recipe and How to Use Them
This easy preserved lemon recipe is a great addition to many recipes. It can sometimes be difficult to find in stores, but it is so incredibly easy to make. It will also last in your fridge for up to 6 months. I use this ingredient often in my Moroccan Lemon Chicken...
A Delicious Butterscotch Apple Crisp Recipe From One of Our Favorite Restaurant
This Butterscotch Apple Crisp Recipe is from the amazing Newport Beach restaurant Olea and their chef, Jared Cook. I first tried this dish during the holidays and new I had to make it for Christmas dinner. This is hands down one of the best I've ever had. I was so...
Delicious & Healthy Tuscan Minestrone Soup Recipe
During the winter month, this Tuscan Minestrone Soup Recipe is the perfect comforting soup. This recipe variation uses Canadian Bacon instead of traditional bacon, making it a fantastic healthy meal to kick in those New Year resolutions. I also added one of my...
Butterscotch Bourbon Ice Cream Recipe Made Healthier Gelato Style
This Butterscotch and Kentucky Bourbon Ice Cream recipe is a serious crowd-pleaser. The best part is it uses no heavy cream or egg yolks! Over the holidays a relative had made homemade vanilla ice cream and it was pretty difficult to eat. It tasted more like I was...
Easy Brown Butter Sage Roasted Carrots Recipe
This roasted carrots recipe is the perfect side dish for any meal. There are much sweeter versions of roasted carrot recipes, but I really love this more savory preparation. Brown butter sage sauce is so easy to make and pairs well with so many other dishes such as my...
Healthy Creamed Kale Recipe (Creamed Spinach Alternative)
This Tuscan Creamed Kale recipe is the perfect healthier alternative to creamed spinach. During Christmas, I always serve an English Prime Rib dinner with all the fixings. After such a heavy Thanksgiving, I've found ways over the years to make healthier versions of...
Chef Recipe Spotlight: Brown Butter Sage Sauce with Pumpkin Agnolotti
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and we have the perfect dish to impress your guests. Last week I enjoyed the new fall menu from Orange County's most wonderful restaurants Olea, Ironwood, and Vine which are all headed by executive chef...
The Most Delicious Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe to Keep You Warm and Cozy
We've teamed up with Wyke Farms Ivy’s Vintage Reserve Cheddar to create a delicious Broccoli Cheddar Soup recipe to keep you warm. While the east coast is getting slammed with one storm after another, this is one of my favorite soups to make on a snowed-in day. It's...
Top 5 Halloween Themed Recipes on Pinterest
Halloween is creeping in, and it's no trick when it comes to making treats from our favorite Halloween recipes. Jack-O-Lanterns, spooky ghosts and creepy crawlies become the theme of the night and of our snacks! With the amount of different Halloween recipes out...
Enjoy This Pasta e Fagioli Inspired by Olive Garden
This Pasta e Fagioli inspired by Olive Garden is so easy to create at home and takes only 20 minutes to cook. I love the soups at Olive Garden and have been making this copycat recipe at home for years along with their Zuppa...
Flavorful & Authentic Indian Lamb Curry Recipe
Being from Morocco, lamb is one of my favorite ingredients and my authentic Indian Lamb Curry recipe is amazing. I make this often and freeze batches to eat throughout the week with whole wheat couscous. It makes a great quick...
This Easy Italian Wedding Soup Recipe is a Marriage of Delicious Flavors
My easy Italian Wedding Soup recipe is cooked in only minutes using the Instant Pot. The name Italian Wedding Soup is actually named "minestra maritata" which means married soup and refers to a marriage of flavors between meat...
The Best Lamb Stuffed Grape Leaves Recipe With Greek Lemon Sauce
I believe my recipe happens to be the best lamb stuff grape leaves recipe because it draws influence from all cultures combining the best parts of each recipe. Stuffed grape leaves are a popular dish in Lebanese, Mediterranean,...
The Absolute Best Beef Ragu Recipe That Will Become a Family Favorite!
If you love delicious Italian cuisine, this is the absolute best beef ragu recipe. I don't often brag about my recipes, but this recipe really is perfection and one of my greatest creations. I've seen a variety of different...
Traditional & Comforting Thai Coconut Soup Recipe (Tom Kha Gai)
This traditional Thai Coconut Soup Recipe (Tom Kha Gai) is always on my Thai takeout order. However, it is incredibly easy to make at home and I have to admit, my recipe is better than most of the Thai Coconut (Tom Kha Gai )...
Easy Traditional Indian Saag Paneer Recipe
I created this authentic Indian Saag Paneer recipe after enjoying the frozen version from Trader Joes. Now that we're all under quarantine, I've been creating many of my favorite dishes at home and freezing them in portions for...
How to Seed and Peel Tomatoes Easily For Homemade Sauces
This guide on how to seed and peel tomatoes is going to be a game-changer for your recipes. Once you realize how easy it is to use fresh tomatoes in your sauces, you'll never buy a can of tomato sauce again. If you've ever tried...