It's time!! Per tradition, What's Gaby Cooking turns into Thanksgiving central every year and this year is no different! Planning what to make and coming up with Thanksgiving dinner ideas is a lot of work. On a typical year I usually cook 3-4 Thanksgivings for What’s Gaby Cooking before the big day, capping it off [...]
Be prepared to have a few favorite dinner in this Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Orzo! If you're following along with my 30 minute or less dinner challenge, you'll know I recently made a creamy orzo that rocked my families world. I've been making it almost every other day and I'm so excited it's finally gracing [...]
I've been on a roasted vegetable spree and I can't be stopped! Today we're getting into Roasted Vegetables 101 and you're going to want to bookmark this page. It's a good one! [...]
This garlicky, herby Roasted Mushroom Pasta with crunchy homemade breadcrumbs is truly perfection! Pasta is clearly my love language. It's been this way since as long as I can remember. And mushrooms have been added to that list ever since culinary school. This fall inspired Roasted Mushroom Pasta is truly perfection. (Psst... Looking for another [...]
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, [...]
What on EARTH could be better than a perfectly crafted taco salad topped with the optional fried tortilla strips? Nothing. [...]
First things first, the new book is on MEGA sale right now on Amazon because we finally hit that amazon algorithm! Woohooo! Second, how is it possible that we are already into our 40th week of meal plans? Where has this year gone!? Welp, here we go... [...]
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. [...]
One of my girlfriends made me the viral Thomas Keller's Zucchini last year and I've been obsessing over it ever since. It's literally the only way I ever want to eat a full zucchini ever again... here's my spin on it with a dollop of burrata and freshly made pesto now that we're deep into [...]
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If you've spent any amount of time here on WGC, you know that I'm obsessed with this Avocado Kale Caesar Salad. It's one of my favorite go-to lunches and recently I turned it into a Chicken Caesar Wrap and HOLY MOLY it's absolute perfection. Why I Love This Recipe Crispy lettuce paired with crunchy breadcrumbs, [...]
A few months back, while we were on the North Shore of Oahu, we fell in love with Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp. It was on repeat in our rental house for our week on the island and I've been making my own version at home ever since coming back to California. If you love shrimp like [...]
One of our favorite ice cream recipes here on WGC got a makeover just in time for the long weekend. Strawberry Ice Cream with Oreo is the perfect end of summer treat we all deserve in our lives this weekend. Why I Love This Recipe Strawberry Ice Cream with Oreos - HELLO MY CHILDHOOD DREAMS. [...]
Talk about the easiest and most refreshing summer beverage - this White Wine Spritzer is my new go-to for lazy days by the pool or easy drinks when we entertain! Why I Love This Recipe I love a spritz whether it's a Paloma Spritz, a Mandarin Spritz, or a Classic Aperol Spritz. There's not a [...]
Labor Day is right around the corner we've got the food nailed down thanks to this menu from earlier this week and now let's talk Labor Day Cocktails! [...]
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!) [...]
We're back with another ice cream recipe (and this time no ice cream maker needed!)! Let's make some No Churn Blueberry Mascarpone Ice Cream! Why I love this recipe So after posting that Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream a few months ago and the homemade fro-yo, I got a handful of emails asking for a recipe [...]
If you've never made yourself a Fattoush before - THIS IS YOUR MOMENT. This Stone Fruit Summer Fattoush is truly what dreams are made of. Especially when you pair it with something like a grilled ribeye! Why I Love This Recipe If you've been a long time reader here on WGC - you know I [...]
Another week, another meal plan!! Let's do it!! Back to school has started for some of us and peak summer vibes are still strong many places across the country. So this week has a little something for everyone. If you need some serious back to school inspo, I've got you covered with this Back To [...]
It's the weekend. Shut off those computers. Put on some flip flops and whip up a batch of these Strawberry Jalapeño Margaritas and a bowl of the most epic guacamole for the weekend. Why I love this recipe It's pretty much a rule in our fam that when the weather hits 95+ degrees, I'm bringing [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Last time I made a greek pasta salad it was quite the hit - so today we're doing another! This time in the form of an Artichoke Pasta Salad with a basil vinaigrette, plenty of fresh mozzarella, some sun dried tomatoes and corn. It's truly SUMMER in a bowl. Why I Love This Recipe In [...]
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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Have I ever told you guys about Italian night at our country club back in Tucson? Long story short, there was Italian night every Thursday at our club... [...]
Here we go guys... we're in the home stretch of July... let's get festive with a week of awesome dinners shall we? [...]
Peach Tomato Caprese all summer long. That's the name of the game! Pour me a glass of rosé and let's do this weekend thing! [...]
Happy Saturday guys! Coming in with the top 10 summer desserts here on What's Gaby Cooking and let's just say this: THEY ARE EPIC! These are the perfect way to cap off any night this summer! We've got crisps, cobblers, cheesecake, ice cream... the works! [...]
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 [...]
Game time round TWENTY-SIX!!! If you missed out on last month's Cooking Club, don’t fear, round 26 is coming in hot today. Read on for more details + a giveaway. (winner for month 25 was Annika Carnes) The July 2023 WGC Cooking Club starts today! If you didn’t participate the last few months – here’s the gist of it. WGC Cooking [...]
Listen friends, I LOVE a Cabbage Salad. But a coleslaw... no thank you. Give me a bright cabbage salad that's reminiscent of a slaw but with a citrus vinaigrette and we are in business! Why I Love This Recipe I'm truly obsessed with this recipe. It's bright, crunchy, refreshing and perfectly seasoned. The cabbage stays [...]
If I'm picking one summer dessert to have for the rest of my life, hands down it would be these Strawberry Blueberry Shortcakes! [...]
I love a loaded hummus situation. I’ve loved it for as long as I can remember. ThisHummus with New Zealand Grass-fed Ground Lamb is a combo of smooth, freshly made hummus topped with the season’s most vibrant veggies and perfectly seasoned lamb is delish enough to be eaten on its own - but also a [...]
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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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 [...]
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 [...]
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! [...]
There was a lot of cake last week for my my birthday! A LOT!! That said, let's up the ante on savory things and go for some balance! Here we go... [...]
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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