This recipe was a happy accident and I might never make rice another way ever again! Crispy Rice is cooked rice, toss with caramelized onions and dotted with butter that's then baked to perfection. It is actual perfection and the perfect thing to serve alongside some Shawarma Salmon or Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp along with some [...]
I’m in full on spring mode over here on the west coast. The farmers market is off the charts and I couldn’t be happier. Obviously that calls for some celebrating in the form of Spring Pea Pasta with Burrata! [...]
Say hello to the first fish recipe I ever made as a private chef! Pan Fried Sole with Lemon and Herbs was a favorite for my first clients and let me tell you... it was delish but it wasn't nearly as beautiful as this photo! lol Why I Love This Recipe Pan Fried Sole is [...]
Let's get right into it. Making a meal out of canned beans is incredibly useful, especially when we're doing a lot of cooking out of the pantry. So in honor of the occasion, below you'll find 35 recipes to make with a can of beans!! We're got all sorts of flavors going on but a [...]
Gaby's Guide to Los Angeles got a facelift! Oh man was this tough. It was like picking my favorite children... but I've narrowed it down to my favorite restaurants of the moment! [...]
Spring produce is overflowing at the farmers markets right now, so that means we're highlighting some of our fav spring produce like peas and giving you an abundance of ideas of what to cook with it. If you missed the ode to Asparagus - check it out! But today it's all about PEAS!! They are [...]
I've got deep dish on my mind - Castelvetrano Deep Dish Pizza to be exact! We're made this deep dish dough before and if you've made it yourselves, you know it's otherworldly. Veggie Style Deep Dish Bacon and Brussels Deep Dish Sausage Fennel Deep Dish Today it's coming in the form of this Castelvetrano Olive [...]
Adding another one of the easiest fish recipes to your repertoire... Fish en Papillote with tomatoes and basil! Ya'll know I love an easy fish recipe. Something that doesn't splatter my stove and doesn't leave a fishy smell behind well after dinner. Something that takes very little prep time but truly packs some flavor. I [...]
Make way for another incredible fish recipe... Baked White Fish with Charred Tomatoes and Feta! You know I'm already obsessed with different ways of making fish. Give me a steamed, broiled or baked fish any day of the week. I'm always trying to keep my stove as clean as possible for as long as possible. [...]
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Here it is guys!! I've been working on a Baby Food 101 post for quite some time now and it's here! I've got tips and tricks that I've gathered from pediatricians, tons of simple puree recipes, all the tools and appliances we used to get Poppy started on solids, WGC adaptable recipes for babies and [...]
Give me any large bowl with a creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta and it's on! Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta was another one of my childhood favs along with that Garlic Buttered Angel Hair from a few weeks back. The creamy tomato sauce made with both canned tomatoes and sun dried tomatoes is heavenly. And makes the [...]
I told you guys a few weeks ago I was having a corn moment... and I meant it! Today it's all about this Roasted Pepper and Corn Salad! [...]
Steak Tacos with Corn Salsa are my JAM this summer! Easy grilling + a delish salsa = game over! Growing up in AZ meant we were right over the border from some of my favorite towns in Mexico, Puerto Penasco. There was always someone who was up for a quick weekend getaway which meant TACOS [...]
Summer salads are going strong these days - and today we’re making a Loaded Steak Salad Bowl with Yogurt Green Goddess!! I also highly recommend this sauce with my steamed salmon recipe! We all know I feel very strongly about dressings, vinaigrettes and sauces. It’s a MAJOR part of life in the WGC world. They can [...]
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It's was a sad day over here a few weeks ago when I found out the Trader Joe's Orange Muscat Champagne Vinaigrette was being discontinued. I've been told this a few times in the past, but the sales associate told me that this time it was for good. I AM GUTTED. That vinegar was so [...]
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The carb train never stops around here and recently this Lemon Kale Pesto Pasta has been on my mind!! We love pesto here on WGC. Any herby, green, delicious sauce is fair game in my book. We'll add it on top of protein, use it as the base of pizza, we'll use it as a [...]
Earlier this month we rounded up our favorite chicken thigh recipes and then a few weeks later I developed this gem and OMG is it amazing! Get ready for Crispy Chicken Thighs with Smashed Peas!! Here's what happened: these chicken thighs get seared to perfection so their skin crisps up and the fat from the [...]
You asked for it - a vegetarian version of everyones fav larb recipe from the cookbook... Mushroom Kale Larb Bowls! We've made Larb a handful of ways before here on WGC and in my cookbooks! There's chicken larb, beef larb, larb lettuce wraps and if you have my most recent cookbook, salmon larb. These Mushroom [...]
Your new favorite bowl recipe is here - this Avocado Shrimp Quinoa Bowl is jammed packed with cilantro quinoa, pico, beans, shrimp and of course avocado! [...]
I don't know about you guys but I have been trying to slam as many vegetables into this bod as humanly possible these days! And most recently it's been coming in the form of this Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Pecorino, Grapes and Marcona Almonds and OMG IT'S DIVINE! It's pretty clear we all love [...]
Happy 2021 Friends!! In you're looking to clean things up a bit after the holiday cookie binge, I get it! Here are 21 of my fav recipes to kick this year off on a delicious (and healthy-ish) foot! Cauliflower Rice Bowls with Black Beans and Sweet Potatoes Miso Salmon with Season Ginger Noodles Chicken Larb [...]
There really isn't a day that goes by without me craving some form of a potato. These days, I'm all about the Crispy Potato Latkes which is fitting as Hanukkah starts this weekend! [...]
Cookbook Club #18 is back in action today!! Turning it over to our girl Kristina Gill to give you the latest on our favorite cookbook this month. And if you missed the intro to Kristina - please put your hands together for our very first editor here at What’s Gaby Cooking besides me! All yours [...]
I’ll be honest, it’s too hot to cook. So what’s a girl to do when you’re craving something light and refreshing without having to do any cooking? Vegetarian Avocado Sushi Bowls!! Perfect for an easy Summer Friday! Here’s the deal. We’ve got sushi rice (which you can easily make in an instant pot or rice [...]
If you need a refreshing appetizer that doesn't require any actual cooking, THIS Cucumber Avocado Ahi Ceviche is for you! I've been obsessed with Ahi Ceviche for as long as I can remember. I'll eat it anywhere when I see it on a menu. In fact, I'll eat Ahi in just about any way shape [...]
Podcast Season 1 Episode 27 Hey Guys! Today we're talking: what to make for a virtual zoom birthday party since actual birthday parties are canceled, how to store ginger, uses for herbs besides vinaigrettes, more CSA info and if I want a cooking show one day!! Recipes linked in the episode: Cauliflower Rice Veggie Bowls [...]
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Podcast Season 1 Episode 25: Alright guys - you can tell summer is on everyones mind. Let's get into the ins and outs of best practices for grilling, how to make grilled pizza, what to do with all the citrus zest and how to store it forever, what to make some some CSA stuff and [...]
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Podcast Season 1 Episode 19: Come hang for another 20 minute episode where we break it all down including what to do with leftover cabbage after you make tacos, how to fix your oven temp, the pros and cons of airfryers and how to clean produce in the days of COVID. Recipes linked in [...]
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Get ready for the most delicious Korean Meatball Rice Bowls that use up all those ingredients you have on hand in the fridge!! Ever since taking a Kimchi making class a few years back at Grand Central Market in LA, I have been in love. If you've never heard of kimchi before - it's a [...]
Piggy-backing on yesterdays round up on Cheap(ish) Recipes to make from pantry staples, today we're talking about how to stock the pantry! It's an important part of cooking and it really make everything a bit faster when it comes time to put dinner on the table! Here's what we have when we are fully stocked!! [...]
Here’s the thing about being a California girl. It means having access to some of the most incredible produce on earth so I can whip up gorgeous dishes like this California Cobb Salad [...]
New Year, New You right? I mean, kinda. I'm still the same person who loves a cookie but I'm not opposed to a little re-set with some healthy recipes. [...]
Puff Pastry Apple Galette! I mean, if this isn’t the most gorgeous apple dessert you’ve ever witnessed, I don’t know what else is!
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Sesame and Ginger is one of my fav flavor combos. It works great on salad, salmon, chicken, steak... you name it. Today though, it's working it's magic on some noodles... Sesame Ginger Noodles to be exact! These noodles are equally versatile, you can add pork meatballs or eat them as is, they are lovely!! These [...]
Give me any excuse to make a panzanella and I'm in. I mean, hello!!! Adding bread to a salad - game over! This Grilled Chicken Panzanella is absolute perfection. [...]
I’ve gotta be honest with you guys - I’m upset that I’m not in Italy right now. ALL of my friends are there and I’m having major FOMO. But seeing as how I am on lock down for the next few weeks... [...]
Last month I was in Berkeley for a hot second, back close to my old stomping grounds when I used to live in the Bay Area for college, and I FINALLY had the change to eat at Chez Pannise!! OMG - what took me so long. [...]
In my opinion, life without guacamole isn’t worth living. It’s quite possibly the worlds best topping and today it’s front and center on this Southwestern Brown Rice Bowl. [...]
Spring is in full bloom here in LA and I'm ready. Majorly loaded salads are coming your way in the coming weeks, featuring farmers market produce and this Spring Pea Salad is up first! [...]
You know those recipes that take roughly 30 minutes but taste like you spent HOURS cooking up a storm? Welp, this Rice Noodle Salad with Steak is exactly that and it's freaking delicious! [...]
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