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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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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Perfect Caprese Salad

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, [...]

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Cabbage Salad

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 [...]

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Santa Maria Tri Tip

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. [...]

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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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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!! 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 [...]

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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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Cucumber Salad

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 [...]

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Avocado Toast Recipe (+ delicious variations and tips)

Today, I'm sharing 20 ways that you can make avocado toast. Whether you want it plain or with all the toppings, the possibilities are endless! [...]

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DIY Poke Bowls

When we were in Oahu a few weeks ago, I made it my personal mission to eat every Poke bowl I could find! I think I’ve officially become a poke master. So roll up your sleeves and let's get into some homemade Poke Bowls. [...]

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Cucumber Salad with Feta

Mama Dalkin’s Cucumber Salad is coming in HOT!! She used to make us her version of this every night with dinner. It is the easiest cucumber salad to make. I’ve since added a few things (mainly heaps and heaps of freshly crumbled feta and herbs)! You need this on the side of all your meals! [...]

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Lemon Garlic Scallop Pasta

Can you believe we've never done a Scallop recipe here in WGC? Blasphemous! We're changing that today with this Lemon Garlic Scallop Pasta and a how to guide on perfect Scallops! [...]

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Blood Orange Salad with Prosciutto

You guys, all I can say is BLOOD ORANGE SALAD! Citrus season is here, which means my farmers market has an abundance of blood oranges, and naturally, I'm going to stock up on as many while I still can. So what better way to use all of that glorious citrus than by making this quick [...]

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Asian Chicken Slaw

Here's the deal with this Asian Chicken Slaw... It's awesome. Epic. So good you'll want to lick the bottom of the bowl just to make sure that every last bit of goodness has been consumed and none is left to waste. [...]

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23 Healthy Recipes to Kick off 2023

Happy 2023 Friends!! Here are 23 of my favorite healthy-ish recipes from dinner ideas to meal-prep lunches to kick this year off on a delicious foot!  HEALTHY RECIPES FOR LUNCH: DIY Chipotle Burrito Bowl If you’ve been a big fan of the Chipotle Burrito Bowl for as long as you can remember, here’s how to [...]

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Roasted Carrots with Avocado

Everyone loves roasted carrots. They're simple to make, and they taste delicious. Plus, they're a great side dish for any kind of meal. If you're looking for a recipe that will teach you how to make the perfect roasted carrots, you've come to the right place. We'll show you how to do it step by [...]

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Greek Yogurt Waffles

It’s Poppy’s world - I’m just living in it! And when the girl requests waffles for breakfast (after seeing them on a weekend getaway recently) waffles are what’s on tap! And these Cinnamon Apple Greek Yogurt Waffles are perfect!  Not only are these Cinnamon Apple Greek Yogurt Waffles loaded with flavor from the apples and [...]

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Easy Pesto Pasta

Coming in hot today with Poppy's current obsession, Easy Pesto Pasta + some hot tips on how to preserve that delish pesto through fall and winter!! What is pesto? Pesto is a bright herby green Italian sauce traditionally made with basil, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, olive oil, and garlic. It's adds so much flavor to [...]

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Tomato Confit

This Tomato Confit (infused with a little bit of saffron) is 100% about to revolutionize the way you eat! It's perfection!! It also goes perfect with so many recipes. You can use it on top of this Fried Egg Breakfast Sandwich or goes perfect with this Pasta Salad! There are so many ways to use [...]

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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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Perfect Fish Tacos

There's an art to making the perfect fish tacos!! And today, I'm sharing my secrets. [...]

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80+ Healthy Dinner Ideas

If you're looking for some new delicious and healthy dinner ideas to kick off the new year, I've got plenty of recipes that are great for a family or just for two. The best part is most of these recipes are also great easy dinner ideas and can be made in 30 minutes. Perfect for [...]

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Crispy Wild Mushrooms

We all know I live for a mushroom moment - these Crispy Wild Mushrooms are the perfect side dish! Let's talk about Crispy Wild Mushrooms! A few things to keep in mind when making mushrooms: You should never run your mushrooms under water or rinse them. Instead, just brush them off with a clean towel [...]

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