Cheddar Bacon Quiche with Spinach

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 [...]

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Thomas Keller's Zucchini with Burrata and Pesto  

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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Skillet Cheesy Chickpeas

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 [...]

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Zucchini Feta Frittatas

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 [...]

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Chicken Caesar Wrap

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, [...]

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Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp

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 [...]

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Strawberry Ice Cream with Oreos

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. [...]

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Easy White Wine Spritzer

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 [...]

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The Most Perfect Burrata Caprese Sandwich

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 [...]

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Tomato Confit Pasta

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 [...]

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No Churn Blueberry Mascarpone Ice Cream

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 [...]

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Stone Fruit Summer Fattoush

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 [...]

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Mexican Street Corn

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 [...]

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Perfect Strawberry Jalapeño Margaritas

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 [...]

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Peanut Butter Cookies

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 [...]

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Summer Ratatouille Pasta

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 [...]

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Watermelon Peach Salad

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, [...]

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Chili Lime Creamed Corn

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. [...]

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Quick and Easy Homemade Chipotle Salsa

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!  [...]

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Artichoke Pasta Salad

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 [...]

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Heirloom Tomato Carpaccio with Burrata

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! [...]

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Garlic and Herb Stuffed Boneless Leg of Lamb

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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Double Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

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. [...]

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Chicken Torta

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 [...]

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Cuban Mojo Chicken Thighs

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 [...]

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Summer Turkey Meatballs with Angel Hair

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... [...]

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Double Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins

Zucchini season is in full swing, so if you’re on zucchini overload you should absolutely make these easy Double Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins. This is a fun and healthy twist on the classic Double Chocolate Chip Muffins that we know and love already! For all of you who grow zucchini in your garden or subscribe [...]

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Havarti Quinoa Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette

I think my now we're all obsessed with the Mexican Corn Quinoa Salad from a few years back on WGC. I gave it a new spin and added some avocado cilantro vin and Havarti and OMG it's equally as perfect! Say hello to your new fav lunch: Havarti Quinoa Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette! Why I [...]

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