Green Bean Farro Salad

IT'S HAPPENING!! Another Vinaigrette recipe that you'll want to slather on anything and everything forever and ever [...]

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Asparagus, Basil and Corn Salad

Asparagus, Basil and Corn - a few of my favorite things loaded up into one gorgeous salad with a balsamic vinaigrette to top it all off! [...]

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BLT Salmon Salad + Cilantro Dressing

I'm on a BLT kick these days. First it was the BLT flatbread and now it's a BLT Salmon Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette!! [...]

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Goat Cheese, Roasted Beet and Farro Salad

There are 2 kinds of salads in my world. One - a salad stuffed to the brim with greens and one with grains that's more of a rice/quinoa/farro salad bowl. Both of which can be topped with my all time favorite basil vinaigrette! [...]

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Farro Delicata Squash Salad

If you guys have been following along on snapchat, then you'll know my full on obsession with this Farro Delicata Squash Salad! I can't be stopped. I made it a few weeks ago with one of my girlfriends Minka and it's been on regular rotation ever since. It's every flavor you've ever wanted all tossed [...]

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Loaded Greek Salad

I mean, who doesn't love a Loaded Greek Salad? The answer to that is EVERYONE, except my bestie Matt who photographs all the food for this site and I'm fairly certain if I give him one more salad he might stop being my friend. But I can't help it. I LOVE A LOADED SALAD. First, [...]

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Loaded Falafel Salad

My love affair with big beautiful loaded salad continues with this Loaded Falafel Salad! So today it's all about 3 of my favorite things. 1: salads. 2: I have a deep love for Lebanese food and these falafels are majorly hitting the spot. 3: My current favorite cookbook Rose Water & Orange Blossom from Maureen [...]

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Raw Summer Salad

Its bumper crop season and this Raw Summer Salad is the perfect way to use up all those veggies. It's also the perfect thing to pair with my favorite summer time weekned dinner, these delicious grilled ribeyes! Why I Love This Recipe Zucchini, yellow squash, peas, fennel, goat cheese, lemon juice, olive oil and dill… [...]

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Grilled Chicken with Avocado Tomato Salad

Grilled Chicken with Avocado Tomato Salad checks off all the boxes when it comes to a dinner party meal. The chicken is marinated and grilled, then topped with a dreamy avocado, tomato, and corn salad mixed with my Cilantro Vinaigrette. If you love grilled chicken, my Spice Grilled Chicken is another go-to, and swap the [...]

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Grilled Romaine Salad

Loaded salads have become a way of life for me the past few years!! This grilled romaine salad on the blog today is my ode to summer! It's the perfect summer salad! The base is all sorts of grilled veggies like romaine, corn and asparagus... Next up, stone fruit, tomatoes and avocado! And to top it [...]

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Caesar Salad Hot Dogs

The hot dog obsession is in full force you guys and today’s Caesar Salad Hot Dogs are EVERYTHING! Did you know it was national hot dog day last week? I know, right!! A day dedicated to summers quintessential pool party food. I whipped up a batch of these Caesar Salad Hot Dogs in honor of [...]

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Watermelon Jicama Salad

Watermelon Jicama Salad - the perfect no cook, easy to make, super delicious, perfect for a hot day (I could go on forever), salad! This gorgeous Watermelon Jicama Salad situation is another recipe from our West Coast Cantina menu with Williams Sonoma! It takes almost no time to prep, and it's the perfect thing to eat [...]

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Summer Power Salad

Loaded Salads are my jam! They pair perfectly with a grilled ribeye and also work as a meal on their own. VERSATILITY! They’ve been consistently making appearances here on WGC the last few years and this summer power salad is right up there with the rest of them. Why I Love This Recipe Loaded with everything [...]

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Sweetpotato, Corn and Feta Salad

There are some things in life that are absolute truths. Like the fact that outdoor parties are the best kind of parties. Or the fact that having your friends over for dinner is the best form of therapy. Or the fact that this Sweetpotato, Corn and Feta Salad is, without a doubt, going to be [...]

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Kitchen Sink Quinoa Salad

I'm declaring this year the year of the loaded salad. And this Everything but the Kitchen Sink Quinoa Salad is keeping this years tradition alive! Like I said yesterday, Tzatziki is one of those condiments that I keep on hand at all times. It's absolute perfection on top of this show stopper of a salad! So [...]

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Grilled Zucchini Salad

Zucchini is having a moment. It’s that time of year when it’s literally coming out of everyone ears. Not mine because I have a black thumb and can’t keep a garden to save my life… but everyone else I know is rocking the zucchini like whoa! We already made the raw summer salad, and now [...]

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Loaded Power Salad

After a bit of an indulgent weekend, I think we can all agree that an epic loaded power salad with tons of fresh produce and a basil vinaigrette is the best way to start the week! Why I Love This Recipe In my world, life is really all about balance!! The healthy with the indulgent. [...]

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Green Monster Salad

The amount of avocados I’ve consumed in the last few years would probably boggle your mind. In fact, I honestly can’t remember a day that’s gone by without some for of avocado. Whether it’s avocado toast for breakfast, guacamole burrito bowls for dinner or this Green Monster Salad for any time of the day! Regardless [...]

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Blueberry and Grilled Asparagus Salad

How I made it 28 years without putting blueberries in my salad, I'm not sure. So I'm making up for lost time and devouring this Blueberry and Grilled Asparagus Salad on a daily basis! Why I Love This Recipe It all started because I have a tendency to come home from the farmers market with [...]

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Israeli Couscous Taco Salad

The month of July is super exciting for me!! Not only am I home after a month of traveling, but I get to play around in my kitchen with my all time favorite ingredient - avocado!! So to kick things off this month, I'm sharing one of my all time favorite recipes for an Israeli [...]

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Homemade Sloppy Joes (Ready in 30 Minutes!)

If there is one nostalgic, messy, wildly satisfying dinner that never misses, it is classic Homemade Sloppy Joes. You already know I love my Tex Mex Sloppy Joes, but by popular demand this OG version is saucy, slightly sweet, perfectly tangy, and ready in 30 minutes. If you love easy ground beef dinners, my Easy [...]

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How to Cook Perfect Shrimp Every Time!

Shrimp is one of those ingredients that feels fancy but is surprisingly simple to master at home, no matter your skill level. Once you know how to cook perfect shrimp every time, you can toss it into pasta, salads, tacos, bowls or just serve it with a squeeze of lemon and call it dinner. In [...]

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Greek Chicken and Potatoes

If there is one dinner that never fails me, it is a lemony, herby Greek chicken situation roasted with crispy potatoes all in one pan. It is easy, wildly flavorful, and basically tastes like you booked a last minute trip to the Mediterranean. If you love these flavors, my Greek chicken salad uses the same [...]

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Pasta Puttanesca

Fresh off a trip to St Barths where seafood pastas were basically a daily requirement, I came home fully committed to recreating that salty, briny, garlicky magic in my own kitchen. This Pasta Puttanesca hits all those vacation flavors but comes together fast enough for real life. If you’re looking for the perfect pairings, start [...]

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Cheesy Baked Gnocchi

If you need a cozy, cheesy, wildly satisfying dinner that feels fancy but is secretly weeknight easy, this Cheesy Baked Gnocchi is your answer. Pillowy gnocchi, smoky pancetta (optional but obvi encouraged), a creamy tomato sauce, and melty mozzarella baked until golden… yes please. If you are making this dish for a dinner party, remember [...]

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Valentine's Day Menu (Dinner for Two)

Here's the deal, unless you're going out to celebrate Valentine's Day a few days early, I'll always tell you to skip the pre-fixe menus! It's a wild night in the industry and you guys are about to be armed with an incredible Valentine's Day Menu at home. Think 15 Minute Easy Cacio e Pepe for [...]

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Poblano Corn Quesadillas

These poblano corn quesadillas are the kind of quick, flavor-packed meal that saves busy weeknights and lazy weekends alike. Crispy tortillas, melty cheese, smoky poblanos and sweet corn, it’s comfort food with a fresh California twist. Chunky Guacamole is not optional....it's mandatory! If you are throwing a party, these recipes pair great with these Quesadillas: [...]

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100 Super Bowl Food Ideas

Do you ever wonder what to bring to a Super Bowl party or what the most popular Super Bowl food is? Well your in luck because it's that time of the year again when I get an excuse to break out all the the best Super Bowl food ideas for snacks and appetizers for an [...]

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The Perfect Reverse Sear Prime Rib Recipe

If you're a Prime Rib family for the holidays, look no further. This Perfect Reverse Sear Prime Rib Recipe is exactly what you want on your table. If you love a great steak, my Grilled Rib Eye Steak is another showstopper. Serve this one with The Best Mashed Potatoes and Herb Cheese Popovers for the [...]

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Garlic Peppercorn Crusted Beef Tenderloin

We're continuing to roll right into holiday dinner ideas this week and this Garlic Peppercorn Crusted Beef Tenderloin is the perfect show stopping recipe when you need to feed your crew, don't want anything too time consuming, and want to look like a literal superstar. Read on to get all the tips and tricks along [...]

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