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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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. [...]
These little mini mason jars filled to the brim with Strawberry Cheesecake are majorly delish!
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While we're on the topic of organizing my brain, I wanted to make a dedicated list of some of my favorite things I bought from Amazon each month for easy reference! Things I've been obsessing over... Amazon Favorites in December / January / Feb: This round up appears to be going quarterly but here's my [...]
Main course salad recipes are EVERYTHING. They're a great way to use up the fresh produce in season, and you can load them up with whatever you have in your fridge or pantry. I've rounded up over 60 of my favorite salads here, plus my top 4 salad dressings you'll want to batch so you [...]
Never miss a meal plan again! Sign up here to receive my weekly meal plans in your inbox 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 Stone fruit Bowl Tuesday: it's HOT AF here in SoCal so we're [...]
I didn't go to Greece this summer so instead... I brought it to me with this Greek Grilled Chicken Panzanella! It's basically late summer in a bowl. Bright, herby, crunchy, and loaded with flavor, it’s the kind of meal you’ll make on repeat. Why I Love This Recipe I LOVE LOVE LOVE this Greek Grilled [...]
I know we're transitioning back into the school year / fall and all that jazz... BUT SUMMER ISN'T OVER YET. And this recipe is quite literally summer on a platter. This Stone Fruit and Burrata Salad is sunshine, sweetness, and a little bit of creamy indulgence all in one bite. I love this with my [...]
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!) [...]
Meet my latest obsession when it comes to bowls: Summer Salmon Salad with Stone Fruit, Strawberries and Avocados! Why I Love This Recipe We're living in peak summer produce season and I'm thriving. Stone fruit is littering my counter and I've been adding it to everything.... especially salads (I love a summer stone fruit salad). [...]
Summer produce doesn't get better than this, and Grilled Corn and Zucchini Salad is proof of that. Sweet grilled corn and tender zucchini come together in a way that feels both simple and totally impressive, which is basically my favorite combination ever. It's the kind of dish I want on the table at every backyard [...]
Noodle salads have a permanent spot in my regular rotation, and this Sriracha Lime Noodle Salad has quickly become one of my absolute favorites to pull together on a busy weeknight. The punchy heat from the sriracha, the citrusy brightness from fresh lime juice, and all those crisp, colorful toppings make every single bite completely [...]
I'm sorry but tell me this is not the most beautiful dessert you've ever seen!! If there's one dessert that screams summer in a single bite, it's this Blueberry Skillet Cobbler. Warm, jammy blueberries and golden, buttery biscuits....sign me up for 2x servings. Between this and the strawberry peach cobbler, your summer is set! Why [...]
Salmon Puttanesca [...]
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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 [...]
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 know I am a serious pizza enthusiast - give me a great crust and a pile of melty cheese and I am a happy human. Today is my full love letter to homemade pizza recipes, every style I make on repeat: a from-scratch Neapolitan with a blistered cornicione, a butter-crisp [...]
This Sun Gold Tomato Caprese with Burrata pairs sweet summer tomatoes with creamy burrata, fresh basil, garlicky toasted breadcrumbs, and crisp crostini. [...]
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... [...]
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. If you love a good spritzer, my Pomegranate Champagne Spritzer is right up there with this one in the rotation, and my Pisco Sour is the [...]
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 [...]
These Summer Turkey Meatballs with Angel Hair pair juicy, herb-packed turkey meatballs with burst cherry tomatoes, garlic, Parmesan, and delicate pasta for an easy summer dinner. [...]
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 [...]
If there is one breakfast recipe that deserves a permanent spot on your weekend rotation, it is this Caramelized French Toast with a Berry Compote. We are talking thick, golden slices cooked until the edges are deeply caramelized, then piled high with a glossy, jammy berry compote that makes every single bite feel like a [...]
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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. [...]
A blueberry cheesecake tart is exactly what it sounds like, and better than it sounds: a crisp shortcrust shell holding a creamy baked cheesecake layer under a glossy homemade blueberry compote. It is three desserts (cheesecake, fruit pie, tart) collapsed into one clean slice, and it comes together far more easily than a full cheesecake. [...]
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