Okay we did a pretty extensive Christmas Dinner earlier this week - but my DM's on instagram are flooded with requests for Christmas Side Dishes so we're rounding them ALL up in one place for easy access. Look no further - we are officially covered! This way if your fam has a tradition of brisket [...]
Who's up for a little Christmas Dinner Menu inspiration? I've got it all from soups / salads / main courses / pastas / desserts, you name it. [...]
I've officially cracked the code on the most epic Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes on the planet! You're welcome. [...]
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As you know, I'm all about the Thanksgiving Side Dishes. They are the star of the show in my opinion so look no further - I've rounded them ALL up. And we have an entire week of new side dishes coming your way starting on Monday. We've got everything under the sun when it comes [...]
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Happy Sunday friends and Happy almost Halloween! I'm getting prepped for a jammed packed week, WITH A HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT, so let's get things ready for this coming week. Here we go! [...]
This week is going to be nuts - I'm on a plane to NYC right this second (details to come on instagram tonight!) and then up to Santa Barbara to shoot the What's Gaby Cooking thanksgiving spread!! So let's meal plan! [...]
Although it's still in the 80s here in LA... I'm kinda ready for the cooler temps and the fall themed cooking. So without further ado...65+ Fall Dinner Ideas. FALL SOUPS: Not your Grandma’s Minestrone Soup Minestrone is basically an Italian version of a vegetable soup that’s loaded with just about every vegetable under the sun, [...]
Prepare yourselves... this is quite possibly the most delectable / creamy / wintery / best pasta I've ever made!! And you''re going to be obsessed. [...]
Main Course Salads. They're my favorite things in the whole wide world and this Avocado + Chicken Fajita Cobb is about to be your new bff. [...]
Let's just say this - if San Miguel de Allende isn't on your to-do list.... ADD IT IMMEDIATELY. This beautiful, bright, hospitable, charming and delicious city shot right up to the top of my list after the last WGC retreat and I cannot wait to get back. After 5 days in SMA (short for San [...]
It's the last long weekend of summer and I'm ready for a Labor Day party!! Bring it on. If you need me, I'll be in my kitchen / at the grill all week long... [...]
The most delicious Labor Day Menu is about to go down!! The last summer holiday weekend is just around the corner and it’s basically another excuse to throw a soiree (as if we really needed an excuse!) [...]
If you put a bucket of fries in front of me, it's basically game over. Especially when they are fun/festive fries with creative toppings like these Oregano Feta Fries! [...]
Perhaps your new fav corn side dish: Chili Lime Creamed Corn. Pairs perfectly with this grilled flank steak, grilled chicken, or my favorite tomato salad! Why I Love This Recipe If you follow along on Instagram, you know we have a new obsession with this gas station restaurant by our house called Cilantro Mexican Grill. [...]
You guys know how I feel about condiments. I NEED ALL OF THEM. Salsa. Sauces. Guacamole. The works! And today this homemade chipotle salsa is what we all need! [...]
Heirloom Tomato Carpaccio with burrata, fresh herbs and a sumac dressing... hello summer on a plate. Hand me some bread and let's do this! [...]
One of my best friends from college would invite me over for family holidays at her house and a Boneless Leg of Lamb was ALWAYS on the menu. It’s such a beautiful and versatile recipe that can be served whole for more traditional meals, or sliced and served for sandwiches if you’re going more casual. [...]
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I'm ready for an insane week full of photoshoots, meetings, filming and hopefully a few minutes to sleep! Let's do this. Week 32 of What's Gaby Cooking meal plans coming in hot! [...]
Game time round TWENTY-SEVEN!!! If you missed out on last month's Cooking Club, don’t fear, round 27 is coming in hot today. Read on for more details + a giveaway. (winner for month 26 was Rachel Ortiz) The August 2023 WGC Cooking Club starts today! If you didn’t participate the last few months – here’s the gist of it. WGC Cooking [...]
I think my now we're all obsessed with the Mexican Corn Quinoa Salad from a few years back on WGC. I gave it a new spin and added some avocado cilantro vin and Havarti and OMG it's equally as perfect! Say hello to your new fav lunch: Havarti Quinoa Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette! Why I [...]
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Summer is in full swing and we all need a great Ribeye recipe in our back pocket. It's one of the easiest steaks to whip up at a moments notice, especially if it's not too thick! This is my go-to recipe for Grilled Ribeyes and I throw on a Calabrian Chile Butter to give it [...]
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We're getting into the heart of summer produce and there's no better way to celebrate than with an Avocado Corn Salad loaded with fresh herbs, tons of lime and a little hint of garlic! Why I Love This Recipe I've been holding on to this Avocado Corn Salad recipe since the end of last summer!! [...]
We've reached the part of the summer where turning on the oven just isn't going to fly and the no-cook meals are on heavy rotation! I'm adding my Watermelon Feta Salad to the mix as it's light, refreshing, cools ya down and is very easy to make! It's a summer classic! Why I Love This [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
4th of July is coming, summer is in full force and this weeks meal plan is loaded with 7 nights of dinner and lots of fun sides / salads and snacks! Sunday - we're hitting the grill in preparation for the 4th with Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza on deck! Monday - we're firing up the grill [...]
There's nothing quite like a Caprese Salad in the height of tomato season. I find myself making a traditional Caprese Salad 3-4 times a week during the summer. It's also an integral part of a dinner party spread or just paired with my summery turkey meatballs with angel hair pasta. Not only because it's delish, [...]
This, my friends, is the most perfect BBQ Corn Salad known to man. It's easy, wildly flavorful, feeds a crowd and it's great alongside a big pile of ribs for my Ribs Dinner Party Menu! Trust me when I tell you, you'll want to add this BBQ Corn Salad along with my epic Chili Lime [...]
Santa Maria Tri Tip was a regular on my private chef life rotation and I'm pretty sure it's the BEST way to feed a crowd meat without a lot of effort. [...]
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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Week 26 of the What's Gaby Cooking meal plan is coming your way! Let's go!! 6 nights worth of dinners plus some sides + desserts to ensure you have a perfect week.
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It's almost that time of year when I call it quits in the kitchen and shift to outside cooking as much as possible!! We are talking Grilled White Pizza, Chicken Burgers, Baby Back Ribs, and so much more. So one thing is for certain... we need PLENTY of grilling ideas to get us through this [...]
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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If you're familiar with my moms Cucumber Salad from my cookbook, you know that this makes an appearance on my dinner table almost EVERY single night! It's the most perfect side salad known to man (goes beautifully with many of these epic chicken recipes, grilled flank steak or salmon shawarma) and now it's on WGC [...]
Coming in hot with 5 nights of epic dinner recipes to make your week easier!! Plus my all time favorite smoothie for breakfasts and a dessert that is going to rock your world all week long! [...]
Fastest way to Dad's heart... FOOD! This weekend is Father's Day so here's a comprehensive menu for anything and everything you could need to celebrate dad... in major style! [...]
This Caprese Orzo Pasta Salad recipe combines two of my favorite summer dishes: Caprese Salad and Pasta Salad. It's bright and herby with the most delicious balsamic vinaigrette. Prep ahead of the week for easy lunches, or bring it to your next backyard summer BBQ. Why I Love This Recipe I love pasta salads in the summer [...]
German Potato Salad is in my blood! It runs through my veins - and it's EVERYTHING you need for summer cook-outs this year! [...]
SUMMER IS ALMOST HERE!! And that means it's time to buckle down and get a Memorial Day Menu squared away! Get ready - it's everything you could possibly need for this weekends cook-out! [...]
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Bring it on team. Cacio e Pepe is on the blog today because it’s my favorite pasta dish of all time AND it's National Pasta Day so let's celebrate! [...]
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