If there is one burger that has earned a permanent spot in my weekly rotation, it is the WGC Smash Burger. I'm talking crispy, lacy-edged beef patties with maximum caramelization, melty cheese, and all the good stuff piled high on a soft bun. If you follow me on IG you saw me demolish these last [...]
Grilled Flank Steak with Salsa Verde is the dinner that makes you feel like you have your whole life completely together. We are talking steak marinated in a red wine and herb situation, grilled to perfection, rested and thinly sliced, and served alongside a salsa verde. Grilled Flank Steak is my go-to for dinner parties, [...]
There is a lot of cake this 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... Sunday - Keeping things simple tonight with this Cheesy Crispy Gnocchi and a house salad! Monday - This Loaded Sesame Ginger Salmon Salad gets [...]
If you've been following along for any amount of time, you know that salmon bowls are basically a weekly staple in my kitchen, and this Miso Salmon Bowl has officially become one of my all-time favorites. The combination of a sweet and savory miso glaze over perfectly cooked salmon, piled onto a bed of sushi [...]
When the grill fires up and the fridge is overflowing with cilantro, my brain goes straight to Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro Pesto. It is my warm-weather move: quick and herby and built to feed a crowd. If you want to keep the seafood-on-the-grill streak going, my Grilled Scallops with Avocado Corn Salad is the next [...]
There's really nothing quite like the sizzle and aroma of Beef Fajitas coming straight from the kitchen at your favorite Mexican restaurant!! Well, except maybe getting that same sizzle while you're at home! [...]
Week 22 of meal plans coming your way and this week it's ALL about summer. [...]
This Sesame Ginger Salmon Bowl with Chili Crunch is my go-to weeknight dinner when I want something fresh, fast, and very much packed with flavor. Perfectly seared, flaky salmon over fluffy white rice with avocado, Persian cucumbers, pickled red onions, and a pile of fresh herbs, all drizzled with the most addictive sesame ginger dressing [...]
Read More... from Sesame Ginger Salmon Bowl with Chili Crunch
My go-to shredded chicken recipe that can be turned into enchiladas, burritos, quesadillas, quinoa salads, pasta or just about anything else! [...]
If you love bold flavors that come together in under 30 minutes, these Ginger Scallion Chicken Wraps are about to become your new lunch or dinner obsession. The combination of fresh ginger, punchy scallions, and tender chicken wrapped up in something handheld is just good, and honestly it delivers way more flavor than the effort [...]
Summer is officially my favorite season to cook, and honestly, most of that cooking happens outside over an open flame. These easy grilling ideas cover everything from weeknight dinners to full-on backyard spreads, so you will never run out of inspiration once the weather heats up. Whether you are firing up the grill for a [...]
If there is one kitchen gadget that has completely changed my weeknight dinner routine, it is my air fryer, and this air fryer salmon is the proof. We are talking flaky, perfectly cooked salmon fillets with a gorgeous lightly crisped exterior, ready in under ten minutes, with barely any cleanup involved. I season mine with [...]
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! [...]
Read More... from 55 Best Recipes for your Memorial Day Menu
Summer is coming my friends! And I am ready. Let's all get excited together and eat some incredible foods this week... [...]
Detroit Style Pizza is having a serious moment right now and honestly I could not be more here for it, especially when it looks like this Detroit Style Pizza with Artichokes. We are talking a thick, airy, incredibly crispy-edged rectangular pizza crust pressed into an oiled pan, blanketed in cheese right to the very edges [...]
Pesto Chicken Meatballs are the kind of dinner that makes everyone at the table go completely quiet in the best possible way (and honestly that is music to my ears sometimes). We are talking juicy, golden-seared chicken meatballs packed with homemade basil pesto, Parmesan, feta, sun-dried tomatoes, and Tuscan seasoning, served alongside perfectly sauced pesto [...]
Grilling season is just weeks away but I'm jumping the gun and starting now. 5 nights of quick and easy dinners coming your way... let's get into it!
[...]
If you're a fan of Cacio e Pepe, you're going to LOVE this fresh take with romaine lettuce. Cacio e Pepe Romaine is bright, punchy, cheesy, and wildly addicting, just like my Cacio e Pepe Risotto and Creamy Lemon Cacio e Pepe. I've made it 6 days in a row and there is absolutely no [...]
The most comprehensive Cinco de Mayo menu you could ever ask for! Drinks, appetizers, mains, salads... the whole nine yards! [...]
Can you believe my last cookbook has been out for 2 entire years?!? And the next book comes out in a matter of months! Where does time go? Is it even real? Let's meal plan! [...]
This Mexican-style Picadillo Taco recipe needs no headnotes. If you haven't had it before, it's hands down one of the best taco recipes you'll ever make. Spoon it into some hard taco shells, load it with a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese and Loaded Guacamole, and don't forget to serve with a side of [...]
Happy Sunday Everyone! If you're weekend was anything like mine, it included a lot of food and cookies! So keeping it generally light and bright this week! Sunday - These Chicken Gyros are on deck tonight! It's a salad and a bowl and I love it so! Monday - Salmon Shawarma Bowls loaded with freshly made [...]
Happy Sunday friends! Keeping this week mostly simple with some incredibly flavorful dinners and... a snacking cake! [...]
If you're like me and always order scallops at a restaurant, and then think to yourself, why don't I make these at home more...this post is for you. Learning How to Cook Scallops Perfectly Every Time is genuinely one of the most useful skills you can add to your cooking repertoire (thank you culinary school) [...]
Happy Sunday friend!! We're rolling in with an incredible week of dinners plus a few bonus recipes! Let's do this!! [...]
Lebanese Chicken Meatballs are the kind of dinner that completely rewires your expectations for a weeknight meal. These are not your average meatballs. They are packed with grated zucchini, fresh mint, cilantro, garlic, cumin, coriander, and tahini, pan-fried until golden and crispy on the outside, and served over a bed of fresh baby gem lettuce, [...]
This Spring Pasta Carbonara is what happens when classic Roman pasta meets the best farmers market produce. Perfectly al dente fettuccine tossed in a silky egg and cheese sauce with crispy pancetta, sweet English peas, bright lemon, and fresh mint. If you love Roman pastas, my The Perfect Spaghetti Carbonara is the traditional version, my [...]
Let's do this!! 6 nights worth of meals to ensure you have a perfect week. Plus it comes complete with all the guacamole! Sunday - Happy Sunday!! These are 100% happening - Chicken Parm Meatballs for everyone!! And a side of Caesar Roasted Broccoli! If you've got an egg hunt on your agenda this morning [...]
If you are looking for a showstopper centerpiece for Easter dinner this weekend, a spring dinner party, or honestly any night when you want something that looks wildly impressive but is actually very manageable, this Creamed Spinach Stuffed Salmon is it. We are talking a whole side of salmon, scored down the center and packed [...]
Let's dive head first into this weeks meal plan while I wrap my mind around the fact that we're almost in April... Sunday - it's a Gyro night!! Either fire up your grill if it's sunny / warm where you are or use your stovetop and let's make these incredible chicken stuffed pita wraps! Monday [...]
Greek Chicken Stuffed Pitas are the kind of meal that feels like you are eating at your favorite Mediterranean lunch spot, except you made it yourself in about 20 minutes and it cost a fraction of the price. We are talking warm, pillowy pita pockets loaded up with creamy homemade tzatziki-coated rotisserie chicken, chopped tomatoes, [...]
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 honestly, it still is. This is the kind of quick, elegant weeknight dinner that sits in the same universe as my lemon garlic scallop pasta and [...]
Spring is here and I am thrilled. I cannot wait for all the spring produce and recipes to come! Get ready guys - it's gonna be a good season over here on WGC! [...]
Sesame and Ginger is one of my all-time favorite flavor combinations and honestly I will put it on just about everything. It works beautifully in my Ginger Scallion Chicken Wraps, my Loaded Sesame Ginger Salmon Salad, and my Ginger Scallion Chicken Bowls. Today though, it is working its magic on noodles, Sesame Ginger Noodles to [...]
Happy Sunday!! Spring is almost here and I'm pretty sure we are all thrilled! Let's get busy prepping for the week and figuring out what we are going to EAT! [...]
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 [...]
If there is one nostalgic, messy, wildly satisfying dinner that never misses, it is classic Homemade Sloppy Joes. You already know I love my Tex Mex Sloppy Joes, but by popular demand this OG version is saucy, slightly sweet, perfectly tangy, and ready in 30 minutes. If you love easy ground beef dinners, my Easy [...]
Read More... from Homemade Sloppy Joes (Ready in 30 Minutes!)
This week is going to be a wild one! Anyone else feeling the same? We're get ready for some very exciting new things and I need to be organized more than ever! So let's get this weeks meal plan ironed out so the week is ever so slightly less stressful!! Sunday - I'm feeling a Roasted [...]
Shrimp is one of those ingredients that feels fancy but is surprisingly simple to master at home, no matter your skill level. Once you know how to cook perfect shrimp every time, you can toss it into pasta, salads, tacos, bowls or just serve it with a squeeze of lemon and call it dinner. In [...]
If there is one dinner that never fails me, it is a lemony, herby Greek chicken situation roasted with crispy potatoes all in one pan. It is easy, wildly flavorful, and basically tastes like you booked a last minute trip to the Mediterranean. If you love these flavors, my Greek chicken salad uses the same [...]
My latest Cookbook (a NYT Bestseller) is now available here:
