Sometimes you just don’t have time to create a complicated meal. And sometimes you have the time and just don’t want to. Today was one of those
Apple French Toast
Everywhere I look I'm seeing apples, squash and pumpkins. Fall's earthly bounty is the equivalent of Christmas sugarplums dancing through food blogger's
Cheesy Chorizo Caramelized Onion Dip Recipe
Boys will be boys. And boys like football. And cheese. And sausage. My husband, like so many guys out there and quite a few ladies with a penchant for
Roasted Tomato and Zucchini Frittata Recipe
I don't have a coop. But lucky for me I know someone who does. I'm a bit of an egghead. I know, last week I was a picklehead, now I'm an egghead and soon
Smokey Corn with Bacon
The farmer's markets in my neck of the woods are at their peak, harvesting all sorts of goodies  and selling out to long lines of anxious customers waiting with
Matsuhisa Cucumber Martini Recipe
Ah, nothing like topping off a week of work like a hard, HARD, HARD-shaken cocktail. Back in the day when I was the Creative Director for a publishing
Tasty Tomatillo Shrimp Recipe
These tomatillo shrimp are sautéed in butter and garlic and then tossed with a zippy, homemade tomatillo sauce and topped with fresh cilantro, for the most
Mountain Fresh Peach Pie Recipe
I suck at baking pies. Have you noticed that I shy away from the mighty pie? I've made galettes, mini-cuplettes, hand pies, tarts and my biggest wanna-be pie
Avocado Cream and Chicken Suiza Enchiladas Recipe
These authentic Mexican chicken suiza enchiladas are made with the creamiest avocado cilantro sauce for the most delicious and hearty dinner. Yesterday I sat
Dinner is for Kids: Spaghetti Tacos Recipe
I know, I know. You're sitting there, staring at this post and thinking this recipe is one of those "Oh let's see how outlandish we can be and create an oddball
BLT Grilled Cheese plus 10 More BLT Inspired Recipes
No it's not over yet. You may have thought after last week's post of Pasta with Marinated Tomatoes Plus 55 Fresh and Tasty Tomato Recipes, you may have thought
Cherry Cheese Hand Pies
Back to school, back to reality. This past weekend made gearing up for the first day back to school an especially rough one. We took advantage of our last
Hotel Inspired White Peach Sangria with Harry & David
The weekend started innocently enough. We landed. We checked in. And then, we discovered our gift boxes. And that's when the party started. Sweet Riesling,
Balsamic Skirt Steak Salad with Stone Fruit
I just stepped out of the orchard. No, I mean literally, I just stepped out of the orchard. Today I stepped out of a van, into a picturesque Oregon orchard,
Mango Gazpacho with Quick Pickled Shrimp Plus 5 Fruity Recipes
He’s on a diet and in his book that means one thing. Soup for dinner. But every night? Soup is my man’s default meal when he wants to drop a few lbs. and
10 Great Corn Recipes plus Grilled Corn and Pasilla Pepper Salad
Corn. It's the new black. It's on every corner (ehem, gas station farmer's market) it comes with color blocking in its DNA (alternating white and yellow
Chicken Sliders with Pasilla Peppers and Chipotle Ketchup
I'm like my mom this way. I love a good burger. On our summer trips to visit my Grandma in San Francisco, my dad would make a huge bed in the back of the
Whiskey Lemonade Recipe with Honey Simple Syrup
This refreshing lemonade cocktail is sweetened with a honey simple syrup and fresh mint, and is spiked with whiskey! I left my heart in Utah. Which makes
Brined and Grilled Pork Loin Roast with Balsamic and Raspberry Chili Glaze
This week has definitely been one for the record books. Thank you, thank you for all of your amazing support of—and eyeballs on—the launch of the Summer 2012
Apple & Blueberry Crumble
Next week is a big week for me, and for you my readers! You'll be seeing a new look for the blog and also the release of the next issue of Foodie Crush! I'm
Birthday Cake Pie with Chocolate Mousse and Berries
Who is this girl, my daughter, who doesn't like cake? I continually expect her taste to change, to adapt as every mom hopes their child's palate eventually
Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings
It's officially here. Summer! The best part: swimming with my Smudge, backyard barbeques and playing outside 'til the night sky glistens with stars as
It’s Just a Simple Cottage Cheese Sandwich
This sandwich incited a near riot in our house. After asking which image G-Dawg thought looked best for the opening shot for this post, my husband nearly
Kale and Cabbage Coleslaw with Marcona Almonds
I'm into layering. Not just in my clothing options—yes, I'm a big fan of piling on the tank, then the shirt, then the sweater, jacket or blazer—but also when it
Banana and Chocolate Chip Baked French Toast
It hasn't stopped rocking and rolling around here. School just got out, schedules are in transition, my husband is in full rehearsal mode with the band getting
Chocolate Cherry Scones with Saffron
Whether he's giving us multiple reasons to drool as he leads us on a visual culinary tour of some of his favorite eating establishments or sharing the bounty of
Greek Lemon Pasta Salad Plus 5 Great Sides
Ah, Friday. Thank you for finally showing up on my doorstep. It's been a week of surprises and quick moves that have called for backbone, agility and patience.
Salmon and Bagel Egg Benedict for Mother’s Day Brunch
While writing this I can overhear my husband singing along to Pete Townsend. It's not the expected rendition of one of the The Who's famously loud and
Meyer Lemon Tart and a Recipe Round-up
When life gives you lemons, make...something sweet. I've always been a big fan of lemons and their pucker power: Lemon meringue was my favorite flavor of pie
Pickled Jalapeños
These pickled jalapeños are sweet and tangy, easy to make, and perfect for topping everything from nachos and tacos to burgers and grilled
Roasted Tomatillo and Green Olive Salsa
Grab the tortilla chips, because this zesty, homemade tomatillo and green olive salsa is so easy to make, and full of amazing fresh, tart, and briny flavor
Truffled Mushroom with Prosciutto and Tallegio Grilled Cheese
It's almost over. My weekly ode to the grilled cheese will soon be on hiatus until next April. If you missed my Sweet Pear and Rosemary Honey with Havarti