The Perfect BLT Bar

Can we just discuss this BLT Bar for a second... it’s everything you need in life and more! All the bacon, bread, jams, spreads, tomatoes and lettuce you need for building an epic party spread! [...]

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Summer Ratatouille Pasta

Alright friends... it's game time. I have tomatoes and zucchini coming out of my ears! We're just going full steam ahead with summer produce and this Ratatouille Pasta is going to be a new household favorite! Pair this pasta with some of my favorite foccacia bread and you have a perfect meal. Why I Love [...]

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Cherry and Peach Panzanella

My motto this month: all stone fruit, all the time. I'm going to go full throttle on the cherries, peaches and nectarines until I can't possibly consume any more... [...]

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Avocado Peach Salad

Perhaps my favorite side salad of summer (along with my staple simple cucumber salad recipe)... this Avocado Peach Salad is truly perfection. Summer on a platter. The beauty of this salad is that it is the perfect side for so many different dishes such as this amazing flank steak or this beautiful salmon recipe. It [...]

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50 Incredible Fourth of July Recipes to Feed a Crowd

The 4th of July is a week away and we need a menu!! So behold... the most epic 4th of July Menu to ever grace your computer screens - and hopefully your homes too! [...]

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50 Best BBQ Sides

Summer cookout season is here! And to celebrate, we're rounding up 50 of the best BBQ sides. These BBQ side dishes are perfect for any backyard BBQ cookout, big or small. From potato salads and pasta salads to grilled corn and fruit salads, there's a side dish to go with every main. CORN SIDES: Basil [...]

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Tomato Feta Panzanella

This Tomato Feta Panzanella is loaded with summers best tomatoes, homemade garlicky croutons, salty chunks of feta and everyones favorite basil vinaigrette! Why I Love This Recipe Summer produce is in full swing. We've got cherries, stone fruit, tomatoes, melons... you name it. I've been stocking up by the pound of all of the above [...]

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Basil Vinaigrette (and 20+ recipes to use it!)

Hands down one of the most popular recipes on WGC - Basil Vinaigrette. Not even exaggerating, it's the best vinaigrette in the world and it's going to make your recipes THAT much better!  [...]

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65 Easy Grilling Ideas

It's almost that time of year when I call it quits in the kitchen and shift to outside cooking as much as possible!! ESPECIALLY as I have a new grilling book launching next week with 100 brand new recipes to use your grill / smoker etc! But in the interim, we're talking Grilled White Pizza, [...]

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Spring Pea Pasta

I’m in full on spring mode over here on the west coast. The farmers market is off the charts and I couldn’t be happier. Obviously that calls for some celebrating in the form of Spring Pea Pasta with Burrata! [...]

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30 Best Mother's Day Brunch Ideas

Mother's Day is this weekend and it's time to get down to business... the business of brunch! Brunch is the best meal of the week, so what better way to celebrate your mama than by treating her to a decadent homemade brunch! Buckle up... 30 delicious Mother's Day Brunch Ideas start now. [...]

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Cilantro Rice

I'm obviously a big fan of a bowl. Any way you cut it, it's my perfect meal. And the key to a great bowl is the base. Cilantro rice has long been a staple in my house and here's how I make it every single time. Why I Love This Recipe By now you all [...]

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Best Spring Panzanella Salad with Crispy Shallots

This Spring Panzanella Salad is loaded with spring's best snap peas, asparagus, and cucumbers. Then that all gets mixed with garlicky croutons, salty chunks of feta, crispy shallots, and a lemon vinaigrette for good measure. Spring produce is in full swing. We’ve got snap peas, asparagus, radishes, arugula… you name it. I’ve been stocking up [...]

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17 Best Recipes for your Passover Meal

While Passover technicals starts next week, it's never too early to start planning! So here we go - we're tackling an incredible menu for your Passover meal! FAQ's Variations and Substitutions Please note that some of the recipes below call for dairy, flour, and other ingredients that more traditional households avoid during this week. Make [...]

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85+ Outstanding Breakfast Ideas to Start Your Morning Off Right

If you're searching for breakfast ideas, look no further! This roundup has over 100 recipes that will get your morning started off right. [...]

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Crispy Potatoes with Spicy Green Sauce

If you're a fan of dunking pretty much any form of potato into a savory herby sauce, the you're in luck. These Crispy Potatoes with Spicy Green Sauce are about to make you look like a true rock star in the kitchen! Why I Love This Recipe I love potatoes in all forms. Smashed potatoes. [...]

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Celery Salad

Happy Spring from my new favorite chopped salad. This Celery Salad is loaded with celery (obviously), tons of avocados, feta, chickpeas, a touch of lettuce and the most delightful lemon dill dijon dressing that you'll want to stockpile for all sorts of other vegetables. Why I Love This Recipe I think I was semi-late to [...]

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