Poblano Chicken Fajitas

You know those nights when you’re like, WTF should I make? I have them more than i care to admit and 99% of the time my answer comes in the form of fajitas and DIY Burrito Bowls. In the spirit of mixing things up a little bit, I present to you my Poblano Chicken Fajitas.  [...]

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Gaby's Guide to Los Angeles (Westside)

Going out to eat is serious business. We’ve covered a decent amount of ground when it comes to gaby’s guides to various cities. We have Austin on the map, Santa Barbara, Honolulu, Palm Springs, San Diego, Napa, Dallas is coming next week along with Orcas Islands. Portland is in the works, as is Ojai… but the one [...]

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Cilantro Vinaigrette

After my love affair with basil vinaigrette last spring, I thought it was only fitting that cilantro vinaigrette be the "it" sauce of this season! In my quest to make life easier for everyone, including myself, here's another kitchen shortcut that will save you a hot second or two in the kitchen! Cilantro Vinaigrette can [...]

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10 Healthy Recipes for a Fresh Start in 2015

New Year, New You right? Heck yes!! I'm not really into dieting, I've tried it before and it never ends up working out. But I do believe in having a arsenal of healthy recipes to kick start some clean eating! I'm taking the next few weeks to really reset after all that holiday eating.Over the next [...]

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Polenta Bar

What could be better than hosting a Polenta Bar party for Christmas or New Years?! This year for Christmas my parents and sister are coming to visit us in LA and I couldn't be more excited! And after brainstorming for WEEKS on what the heck I'd make for Christmas dinner I've finally decided on this [...]

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Chocolate Cinnamon Sugar Pull Apart Bread

Remember when Mondays use to be healthy? And we'd kick off the week with a salad or something savory that worked for lunch or dinner? Well, clearly that's not happening today because this Chocolate Cinnamon Sugar Pull Apart Bread got in the way 🙂 Here's the thing. I make dough kinda infrequently. Pizza dough - [...]

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Pecorino Basil Skinny Fries

Can we talk about my uncontrollable obsession for skinny fries. They are just so perfect. So skinny and crisp and perfectly seasoned. They are too good to pass up! Especially when seasoned with Pecorino cheese and freshly cut basil! While they might be skinny they certainly don't help you fit into skinny jeans, but seeing as [...]

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Paprika Roasted Chicken

Is there really anything better than a Paprika Roasted Chicken? I'm talking about whipping out the roasting pan, slathering the chicken with spices and then roasting it in the oven for a little over and hour, so by the time it's cooked, your entire home smells like the most delicious meal ever? It's one of [...]

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Green Goddess Dressing

You see, I had the best of intentions to do a little veggie cleanse starting yesterday. But then I had a mega craving for gnocchi and it all went out the window. So I'm starting fresh today and piling my plate high with healthy things like vegetables, salads, fruits and this green goddess dressing! Now [...]

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Grilled Pickles

Have you guys ever grilled pickles? What? Did some of you say no?! Well, today’s your day, because that is what’s going on in my kitchen right this very minute. My love for quality pickles has been in full force the last few years. And these Farmer’s Garden by Vlasic pickles make accessing epic pickles [...]

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Cedar Plank Salmon with Blistered Tomatoes

You know those recipes that you just want to make every night for 2 weeks straight? This Cedar Plank Salmon with Blistered Tomatoes is one of them! I also do a cedar plank salmon with mango salsa, which is an equally delightful combo. As you can see, I've been obsessed with tomatoes this week. I've [...]

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Airplane Food 101

We've all heard of BYOB right? (bring your own booze) Well, today I'm all about BYOAF. Bring your own airplane food. Last week I flew from LA to NYC and had about .08 seconds to prep for the trip since it was so last minute and found myself on the plane, without anything to eat, [...]

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Pan Seared Salmon with an Herb Pesto Vinaigrette

So if you’ve never met me in real life, or you don’t check instagram like its your job, you probably won’t know that I’m obsessed with cats. I’m totally that cat lady. And it can’t be stopped. My cat, Stella, is a bit of a diva. But that means nothing because I love her to [...]

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Salvador, Brazil (Part 2)

When I tell you that Salvador is not to be missed, I genuinely mean it! If you love food then I can promise you that you’ll fit right into the Bahia culinary scene. Criss crossing the city from top to bottom, we stopped at local restaurants and sampled everything Bahia had to offer. From 5 [...]

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio is a city bursting with color, art, beaches and beautiful people and vibrant sunsets, especially when viewed off the Windsor Atlantica, the tallest building in Rio where we stayed! We spent our time in Rio de Janeiro making our way around the entire town from Copacabana Beach to Ipanema, to Sugarloaf Mountain and the Cristo Redentor. [...]

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Iguazu Falls, Brazil

You guys, it’s time! I’m fresh off the plane from another amazing South American adventure (this time to Brazil with TAM Airlines!!) and I can’t wait to share everything I’ve seen, learned, experienced and enjoyed. It was an epic trip to say the least, filled with landscapes, beautiful animals, insanely colorful cities, amazing food and [...]

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2013 Thanksgiving Menu

With Thanksgiving officially less than 2 weeks away, I thought I'd share my menu! I won't lie, I've had this planned since September. To put it mildly, I'm an obsessive planner. It's just how my world turns. I also like to plan ahead because we're spending Thanksgiving at my parents house this year and while [...]

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Alto Atacama

Have you ever just walked into a setting and felt immediately at home?That's basically what I felt like the moment I stepped foot into the Alto Atacama Desert Lodge and Spa in the Atacama desert up in Northern Chile. After experiencing 2 large cities to start our #onlyinsouthamerica excursion, Santiago and Valparaiso, I was pumped to [...]

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