Meal Plan // Week 45
Our first week of November is in the books!! Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away. I hate the time change! Let's get right down to this week, shall we? [...]
Our first week of November is in the books!! Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away. I hate the time change! Let's get right down to this week, shall we? [...]
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! [...]
Let's keep things light this week, shall we? Okay well light-ish! We have some decadent months ahead of us and I'm all about balance. [...]
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... [...]
Big HUGE GIANT week this week! We're T-2 days until my 4th cookbook is out into the world and I cannot freaking wait! I'm so excited to see what recipes you guys love the most!! In the meantime... let's mealplan! [...]
Here we go friends! Week 38 of meal planning is coming in HOT. [...]
If you're looking for some new delicious and healthy dinner ideas to kick off fall, 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 those busy [...]
Never miss a meal plan again! Sign up here to receive my weekly meal plans in your inbox Sunday: Chipotle Chicken Lettuce Wraps are the perfect Sunday night dinner because HELLO leftovers for the rest of the week!! Monday: Fully obsessed with this Salmon Stone fruit Bowl Tuesday: it's HOT AF here in SoCal so we're [...]
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! [...]
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!) [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Ummmm where did July go? How is it already August? I'm thinking we should go all out for the rest of summer! Get ready for a week packed full of summer inspired dinners and some sweet treats too
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Here we go guys... we're in the home stretch of July... let's get festive with a week of awesome dinners shall we? [...]
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... [...]
Now that summer is in full swings, the farmers markets are loaded with goodies and it's HOT, there's really no time to turn on the stove... [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
German Potato Salad is in my blood! It runs through my veins - and it's EVERYTHING you need for summer cook-outs this year! [...]
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 [...]
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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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. [...]
As someone who feels passionately about avocados (I mean, I wrote an entire cookbook on them back in 2013) my love for guacamole knows no bounds. This is hands down the best guacamole ever and I promise you'll never need another recipe / formula ever again. Eat it as a dip with chips or add [...]
National Chip and Dip Day?!?! WHAT COULD BE MORE EXCITING? I’m celebrating with this insanely delish Roasted Onion Dip and ALL THE CHIPS!
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I'm back from a whirlwind trip to NYC and one thing is certain - I over-did it on the pizza. Which means today feels like the right time to introduce you to my New Go-To Kale Salad! [...]
Last week I hosted a French inspired lunch for some of my favorite ladies and it reminded me the brilliance of having the perfect French Dijon Vinaigrette recipe in your back pocket! This vinaigrette comes together in less than 5 minutes, can easily be prepped ahead, made in bulk, and enhances any number of salads, [...]
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Succulent Garlic Butter Steak Bites are the name of the game today! Today we start a new adventure on the WGC Instagram - we're taking back dinner time and we're doing it in under 30 minutes. Lots of details to come (as I just decided this last night and have to work it all out [...]
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, [...]
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 our all time favorite recipes got a makeover just in time for tomato season - say hello to Tomato Confit Pasta! Why I Love This Recipe I've been making tomato confit for the past 12 years! It comes to us by way of one of Matt's best friends and I will forever be [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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! [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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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