31 Easy Back to School Dinner Ideas
It’s that time of year again - and I’ve got your quick + easy back to school dinners 100% handled!
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It’s that time of year again - and I’ve got your quick + easy back to school dinners 100% handled!
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Here we go friends! Week 38 of meal planning is coming in HOT. [...]
Cheddar Bacon Quiche with Spinach is my new weekend jam! It's enough to feed our little fam breakfast AND make enough for leftovers to send to school with Poppy for lunch on Monday. Couldn't be more obsessed. Why I Love This Recipe I JUST LOVE A QUICHE. I love the puff pastry crust. I love [...]
Let's just say this - if San Miguel de Allende isn't on your to-do list.... ADD IT IMMEDIATELY. This beautiful, bright, hospitable, charming and delicious city shot right up to the top of my list after the last WGC retreat and I cannot wait to get back. After 5 days in SMA (short for San [...]
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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In my quest to figure out the best way to use pantry staples - let me introduce you to Skillet Cheesy Chickpeas!! Why I Love This Recipe Last week I got a LOT of questions about what to do with a can of chickpeas. Usually my answer would be duh, hummus or this chickpea chopped [...]
Never miss a meal plan again! Sign up here to receive my weekly meal plans in your inbox Here we go! Week 37 of meal planning is ready for you! 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 [...]
So this might technically be one of Poppy's fav recipes, but these Zucchini Feta Frittatas are truly our favorite breakfast item these days. Easy to prep, easy to heat, and EASY to eat. Why I Love This Recipe So yes, this is technically being filed under the baby food section of WGC, but let me [...]
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 [...]
It's the last long weekend of summer and I'm ready for a Labor Day party!! Bring it on. If you need me, I'll be in my kitchen / at the grill all week long... [...]
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 [...]
This cheesy summer sandwich is literally my definition of perfection! Promise me you'll make this Burrata Caprese Sandwich before tomato season ends! (And on a side note, if you have an abundance of tomatoes that you are trying to use up, might I suggest making this liquid gold tomato confit!) Why I Love This Recipe [...]
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 [...]
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!) [...]
Flatbreads, fries and fish tacos.... oh my!! Grab this weeks meal plan with all these things and more! It's one of the best meal plans yet. [...]
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 [...]
I’m throwing it back to the good old days of being an Arizona girl and heading across the border for the most delicious Mexican Street Corn! Why I Love This Recipe These days I’m a California girl through and through and it’s not as easy to pack up my bags and head across the border [...]
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 [...]
After years of an on and off again relationship with peanut butter in my desserts, I've reached my full potential and I am obsessed with these Peanut Butter Cookies!!! Ingredients & Substitutions *For a full list of ingredients and instructions please see recipe card below How to Make Peanut Butter Cookies Step 1: Whisk the [...]
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 [...]
Peak summer salad vibes are happening with this Watermelon Peach Salad loaded with cooling cucumbers, salty feta and some fresh mint! Why I Love This Recipe Summer salads are some of my favorite types of salads because of all the different types of fruits and vegetables that are in season. In its most basic form, [...]
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. [...]
Whew! I am SO pumped it's Sunday! This past week was insane - between 2 photoshoots, a quick jaunt to Palm Springs, the early stages of some major new things...just stick a fork in me... [...]
You guys know how I feel about condiments. I NEED ALL OF THEM. Salsa. Sauces. Guacamole. The works! And today this homemade chipotle salsa is what we all need! [...]
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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I'm ready for an insane week full of photoshoots, meetings, filming and hopefully a few minutes to sleep! Let's do this. Week 32 of What's Gaby Cooking meal plans coming in hot! [...]
Brace yourselves. My Double Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread recipe is ready to roll and it's loaded with chocolate chips and is not to be missed. [...]
If you've never made a Chicken Torta before, today's your day! A torta is a Mexican sandwich that's served on a soft roll and filled with meat (in this case chicken) and various toppings such as crema, shredded lettuce, salsa, and in my case... cheese. It's sandwich perfection in my book! Why I Love 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 [...]
These Cuban Mojo Chicken Thighs might be my favorite thing to come out of my kitchen this month. I am straight up obsessed and don’t be shocked if the Mojo marinade starts showing up on other recipes in the near future. Pro Tip - The recipes for these posts do not call for the Mojo [...]
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... [...]
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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