Air Fryer Chilaquiles Verdes + Quick Pickled Red Onions
This Mexican breakfast staple is a healthy, hearty way to kick off your weekend. Homemade tortilla chips in the air fryer, smothered in spicy roasted tomatillo salsa and topped with…
Heirloom tomato caprese with garlic crostini
If caprese and bruschetta had a baby, it would look like this appetizer. Crunchy garlic crostini topped with juicy heirloom tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and a tangy drizzle of balsamic vinegar. Mangia!…
Grilled fruit and swordfish with herb vinaigrette
Celebrate the last days of sunshine with a vibrant, refreshing meal packed with your favorite summertime flavors. Sweet and smoky grilled fruit with herbaceous vinaigrette and swordfish steaks that melt…
Coconut lime donuts with adaptogens
These donuts aren’t just gorgeous, tasty, and easy to make—they’re also good for you! The adaptogenic herbs can boost your immune system and reduce stress (among many other benefits). Whip…
Green superfood smoothie bowl
Smoothies are no longer confined to mason jars and plastic to-go cups—they are now put in bowls and topped with all sorts of tasty breakfast goodies! A delicious play off the…
Southwestern shrimp salad
When I was growing up, my mom would make this bean salad called Texas caviar. It had all the usual suspects of Tex-Mex cuisine—corn, bell pepper, onion, tomato, etc. We would…
Green tea “ice cream”
The first time I tried green tea ice cream was at an all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet in Small Town, Wisconsin. I remember choosing it from the ice cream cooler because of its…
Bruschetta
If you’ve read my post My adventures with Neapolitan pizza pie, you know I’m a huge fan of Italian cuisine. I love the rustic, simplicity of it, as well as…
Matcha green tea chia pudding
My parents came to LA in March to visit me and my brother, and they really wanted to explore a variety of ethnic markets while they were here. My dad has…
Shakshouka
S H A K S H O U K A. My new, absolute favorite breakfast dish. I tried it for the first time last weekend at an awesome French restaurant…