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Mini Hassleback Potatoes

Posted on December 29, 2019 at 5:25 PM Comments comments (0)

Mini Hassleback Potatoes 


These Mini Hassleback Potatoes are perfect as an appetizer, or a side dish due to their versatility.

Top them with sour cream and chive, dip them in fondue, or just enjoy them on their own.


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Shaved Zucchini and Feta Salad with Avocado and Meyer Lemon Dressing

Posted on December 29, 2019 at 7:10 AM Comments comments (0)

Shaved Zucchini and Feta Salad

with Avocado and Meyer Lemon Dressing


The zucchini is raw in this dish.

And, if you have never tried raw zucchini with a little lemon and salt, you will be forever changed!


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Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Posted on September 6, 2019 at 9:30 PM Comments comments (0)

Roasted Cherry Tomatoes




It's the end of Summer and the best time for tomatoes is now. But, what to do with all of those cherry or grape tomatoes to extend thier shelf life? Simple answer: roast them.


Roasted cherry ...

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Cornbread and Butternut Squash Bites

Posted on October 3, 2018 at 9:00 PM Comments comments (0)

Cornbread and Butternut Squash Bites


Am I the only one already planning Thanksgiving?





These Cornbread and Butternut Squash Bites will definitely be on the hors d'oeuvres ...

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Avocado Caesar Salad

Posted on July 22, 2018 at 1:55 AM Comments comments (0)

Avocado Caesar Salad





I went out to a restaurant this weekend and there was an Avocado Caesar Salad on the menu. But, the waiter was not sure if there were any anchovies involved in the dressing. So, inspired by that moment, I had...

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Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Jalapeños

Posted on July 6, 2018 at 2:10 PM Comments comments (0)

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Jalapeños





Summer is here and the grill is fired up, what else do you need? Well, coming from my experience, you need these Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Jalapeños at your next cook-out. They are a cro...

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Blistered Lemon-Sesame Shishito Peppers

Posted on March 21, 2018 at 9:30 PM Comments comments (0)

Blistered Lemon-Sesame Shishito Peppers




It's been raining here in L.A. and I needed something to heat it up! That's when these Blistered Lemon-Sesame Shishito Peppers came into my life and saved the day. I wanted spice, I got it. They s...

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Pickled Sweet Peppers

Posted on March 11, 2018 at 7:10 PM Comments comments (0)

Pickled Sweet Peppers + Garlic + Cilantro




Anyone who knows me will tell you, I love pickles. So much that people gift me jars of pickles on my birthday. Odd, but true.


It's not my birthday yet, but it's always a good time t...

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Quick Pickled Radishes

Posted on March 1, 2018 at 1:25 PM Comments comments (0)


Quick Pickled Radishes



I am all about the quick pickles, guys. A quick pickle is a recipe I use when I don't have the time (or patience) to make a pickle brine with heat. That's righ...

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Marinated Red Beet and Cabbage Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette

Posted on February 23, 2018 at 3:05 PM Comments comments (0)


Marinated Red Beet and Cabbage Salad

+ Tarragon Vinaigrette





Most people meal prep Monday-Friday. But, what about the weekend? Having some healthy goodi...

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Turmeric Quinoa Yam Fritters with Scallion Yogurt

Posted on February 17, 2018 at 7:45 PM Comments comments (0)

Turmeric Quinoa Yam Fritters with Scallion Yogurt


It's Sunday and I needed something light, but satisfying while I am preparing for my Monday clients. There's no doubt about it that these Turmeric Quinoa and Yam Fritters with Scallion Yogurt left me satisfied. The warm spices of garam masala, curry, and cumin with the earthiness of quinoa go wonderfully with fluffy yams. Best part? The recipe can be done in under 30 minutes!
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Grilled Cilantro Chile Lime Shrimp

Posted on January 13, 2018 at 2:50 PM Comments comments (0)

Grilled Cilantro Chile Lime Shrimp


As promsied here is my recipe for my Grilled Garlic Cilantro Lime Shrimp. It's been a hot week here in L.A. with temperatures above 80 degrees. This is unusual for January, so now I will make some unusual January food. Instead of chili's and stews like I normally would be making this time of year, we are all seeking relief with fresh, chilled salads. The recipe for these shrimp is v...

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Lemon Electrolyte Water

Posted on December 30, 2017 at 10:45 PM Comments comments (0)

Lemon Electrolyte Water


By adding a few simple ingredients to your water you can transform it from rehydrating to replenishing. We deplete a lot of the nutrients in our body when we exercise/work hard. The easiest way to replenish these nutrients is to drink them! Electro water is also great for replenishing nutrients after a hardcore night out. I added some fresh lemon, as well as some cucumber and basil to spice it up a bit. But ...

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Cracked Pepper Bleu Cheese Dressing

Posted on December 29, 2017 at 5:55 PM Comments comments (0)

Cracked Pepper Bleu Cheese Dressing


I promise that underneath everything here, there are actual wedges of chilled iceberg lettuce..and.. it's all vegetarian! I used my cracked pepper bleu cheese dressing to dress up this Loaded Wedge Salad. Fnished with Bleu Cheese, Cucumber, Tomato, Carrot, Parsley, Scallion, Hardboiled Egg, Radish, Sunflower Seed. Put this on the table for your New Year's Eve Party, you could even ...

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Braised Belgian Endive with Lemon and Tarragon

Posted on November 12, 2017 at 9:35 AM Comments comments (0)

Braised Belgian Endive with Lemon and Tarragon


I will admit (way) back in culinary school I had no idea why anyone would ever want to braise Belgian endive. "It's just lettuce." I thought. Then over my many years of cooking I've realized endive is so much more than "just lettuce."

First of all, it's not just lettuce. It's in the chicory family, the same type of green as frisee, raddichio, and escarole. Chicory...

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