25 Easy Father's Day Dinner Ideas
Fastest way to Dad's heart... FOOD! This weekend is Father's Day so here's a comprehensive menu for anything and everything you could need to celebrate dad... in major style! [...]
Fastest way to Dad's heart... FOOD! This weekend is Father's Day so here's a comprehensive menu for anything and everything you could need to celebrate dad... in major style! [...]
It's almost that time of year when I call it quits in the kitchen and shift to outside cooking as much as possible!! And that means we need PLENTY of grilling ideas, some great rubs, and some grilling tools to get us through this summer. So, without further ado.... let's talk easy grilling ideas for [...]
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There was a lot of cake last week for my my birthday! A LOT!! That said, let's up the ante on savory things and go for some balance! Here we go... [...]
SUMMER IS ALMOST HERE!! And that means it's time to buckle down and get a Memorial Day Menu squared away! Get ready - it's everything you could possibly need for this weekends cook-out! [...]
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Currently deeply invested in all things beets and this Beet Salad with Burrata and Strawberries is PERFECTION. It’s bright and colorful, layered with flavor, and just the right balance of creamy, crunchy, sweet, and tangy. I've been prepping this weekly for lunches and it's incredible. Why I Love This Recipe I'm having a moment with [...]
Mother's Day is this weekend and it's time to get down to business... the business of brunch! Brunch is the best meal of the week, so what better way to celebrate your mama than by treating her to a decadent homemade brunch! Buckle up... 30 delicious Mother's Day Brunch Ideas start now. [...]
This Best Spring Panzanella Salad with Crispy Shallots is loaded with spring's best snap peas, asparagus, and cucumbers, all mixed with garlicky croutons, salty chunks of feta, crispy shallots, and a lemon vinaigrette. Make it with my Homemade Garlic Croutons for the best crunch, swap in my Basil Vinaigrette for a different spin, and when [...]
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This Salted Key Lime Pie with an Easy Pretzel Crust is going to boggle your mind. The crust is a salty-sweet dream thanks to crushed pretzels and graham crackers, and the filling is zingy and bright with key lime juice. If you love pie, my Strawberry Peach Pie is the summer fruit version, my S'more [...]
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This Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan Pie is familiar but unexpected. It's exciting. It's Thanksgiving in a pie dish. It's from my best friend Adam and lemme tell you, this is going to be the star of your Thanksgiving table. If you love pie like I do, my Sweet Potato Pie is the other Thanksgiving must-have [...]
Another recipe that was a brain child of Matt... this Steak Caprese with a Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette is the quintessential summer main course! Why I Love This Recipe Tomato season is in full swing here in Southern California and I am living for it. Spending time with Matt and Adam not only gives me [...]
If you know me, you'll know I'm a pizza enthusiast. Give me pizza crust and cheese, and I'm happy. So it's only fitting that today we're talking all things pizza from the best pizza dough recipe to Neapolitan pizza and Detroit style pizza recipes, to even my favorite kitchen tools for a pizza night at [...]
I don't know about you guys - but it feels like EVERYONE is in Italy this summer. Trust me, I'd gladly be there too but writing cookbook #3 has me in LA for the foreseeable future. But... [...]
Is there anything more satisfying than setting up your OOO (Out of Office) email responder? I think not. Vacation is an integral part of summer whether you're hightailing it to your in-laws house or renting a house somewhere fun and exciting. The only things you have to think about are what cocktail you're making for [...]
If I'm picking one summer dessert to have for the rest of my life, hands down it would be these Strawberry Blueberry Shortcakes! [...]
There's really nothing better than a chopped salad and this Mango Cucumber Chopped Salad is loaded with spinach, cabbage, mango, cucumbers, bell peppers and a peanut lime dressing you'll want on everything. If you love chopped salads, my McCarthy Chopped Salad is the classic, my Burrata Chopped Salad is the creamy burrata version, and my [...]
This Tomato Feta Panzanella is loaded with summer's best tomatoes, homemade garlicky croutons, salty chunks of feta, and everyone's favorite Basil Vinaigrette. If you love summer tomato salads, my Best Spring Panzanella Salad with Crispy Shallots is the spring version and my Peach Tomato Caprese is another gorgeous platter situation. Why I Love This Recipe [...]
It happened! Cherry season hit the LA farmers markets and I am living my best life. Typically I'm a cherry straight to the face kinda gal, but I'll make an exception and bake them for this Cherry Clafoutis! [...]
Having the Perfect French Dijon Vinaigrette in your back pocket is a game changer. This vinaigrette comes together in less than 5 minutes, can easily be prepped ahead and made in bulk, and it enhances everything. Toss it on my WGC House Salad or my Butter Lettuce Salad for the easiest lunch, or if you [...]
There's really nothing more exciting than knowing that Thanksgiving is around the corner and I have an excuse to eat Apple Crisp for breakfast and dessert every day of the week! [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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... [...]
There's nothing quite like a Perfect Caprese Salad in the height of tomato season. Perfectly ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze. If you love caprese as much as I do, my Sun Gold Tomato Caprese with Burrata is the burrata version, my Peach Tomato Caprese adds summer peaches, [...]
This Tomato Feta Salad is so easy to make and only requires a couple of ingredients. It's a perfect side salad for any Mediterranean dinner or serve it up as a topping on Grilled Flank Steak with Salsa Verde, Perfect Juicy Grilled Chicken Thighs, or Sheet Pan Broiled Salmon. Ingredients How to Make a Tomato [...]
This Chickpea Chopped Salad is a mash up of a Chopped Greek Salad mixed with some crispy roasted chickpeas and the most delicious chopped salad dressing you'll ever make! It's perfect for prepping ahead and taking to work or keeping on hand in the fridge for busy days. If you love a Mediterranean salad like [...]
Looking for a festive drink to serve at your holiday party? What about something you might be able to batch before your guests arrive? This Christmas Cranberry Sangria recipe is the perfect solution! This easy drink is simple to make and tastes delicious. Plus, it's perfect for a crowd. Keep the drinks flowing by mixing [...]
Adam is back with this insanely amazing Bread Salad with Roasted Chicken! It's a little Zuni-esque and it's freaking fantastic! The amount of grilling coming out of our kitchens these days is wild. Neither Adam, nor I, have turned on our inside stoves for the last few weeks because it's just insanely hot. This Bread [...]
I gave the traditional Caprese salad a little facelift with some Burrata and I will never be the same! Burrata Tomato Salad... it's basically the best thing on earth. [...]
We're celebrating National Chocolate Chip Cookie day in style with this epic Cookie Icebox Cake! I've posted an icebox cake before here on WGC because it's very near and dear to my heart. My best friend Emily used to get one of these every year for her birthday. It was without a doubt one of [...]
Grilling season is in full swing, which means one of the most common questions I get asked is how to cook steak. So, I rounded up 19 of my favorite summer steak recipes for you to keep on rotation all summer long! There's a little bit of everything from flank steak to rib-eye steak, to [...]
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My love for burrata runs deep! So obviously, I had to round up 30 of my favorite burrata recipes. What is Burrata? If you've never had burrata before, let me introduce you to your new cheese obsession. Similarly to mozzarella, burrata is an Italian cheese made from cow's milk. The outer layer of the ball [...]
If you're not on the hot honey train for salads, pizzas and all things summer, I need that to change today! Please welcome this stunningly beautiful Stone Fruit Salad with a Hot Honey Vinaigrette into your life! Just take a look at this stunningly beautiful salad with a Hot Honey Vinaigrette. Butter lettuce, fresh stone [...]
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What's a girl to do with a bunch of fab spring produce? Put it all on a pizza and slap an egg on it, duh! Spring Pizza is where it's at! That's basically my favorite way to cook. What's in the fridge, what did I grab from the farmers market, how can I make this [...]
We're right at the start of the spring produce season and the fruit and veg at the market in full effect. I couldn't be more excited so naturally I put together the most incredible spring brunch menu! [...]
I'm all about easy dessert recipes that you can whip up at a moment's notice. Whether you're making something for a dinner party, a school bake sale, or you just want to bake a few chocolate chip cookies after dinner, there's something here for everyone. From all the chocolate desserts you could dream of to [...]
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 [...]
Who can resist a good sangria?! I've whipped up 2 really easy recipes, one with white wine and one with red wine! Plus there's a little something sparkly in there too so there's something for everyone! [...]
Happy Friday guys!! Let's make some Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream to usher in the weekend. [...]