Fresh off a trip to St Barths where seafood pastas were basically a daily requirement, I came home fully committed to recreating that salty, briny, garlicky magic in my own kitchen. This Pasta Puttanesca hits all those vacation flavors but comes together fast enough for real life. If you’re looking for the perfect pairings, start [...]
If you need a cozy, cheesy, wildly satisfying dinner that feels fancy but is secretly weeknight easy, this Cheesy Baked Gnocchi is your answer. Pillowy gnocchi, smoky pancetta (optional but obvi encouraged), a creamy tomato sauce, and melty mozzarella baked until golden… yes please. If you are making this dish for a dinner party, remember [...]
Happy Sunday friends. Big day today with a game, new commercials and a halftime performance that surely bring me back to my highschool days. Let's get into it. We'll go big today and keep it healthy-ish the rest of the week. [...]
Here's the deal, unless you're going out to celebrate Valentine's Day a few days early, I'll always tell you to skip the pre-fixe menus! It's a wild night in the industry and you guys are about to be armed with an incredible Valentine's Day Menu at home. Think 15 Minute Easy Cacio e Pepe for [...]
How is it possible that it's already Sunday? Where did the weekend go? And today is the big game! While I'm not quite ready for Monday to come, here's what's on the agenda this week for dinner to keep us warm! [...]
These poblano corn quesadillas are the kind of quick, flavor-packed meal that saves busy weeknights and lazy weekends alike. Crispy tortillas, melty cheese, smoky poblanos and sweet corn, it’s comfort food with a fresh California twist. Chunky Guacamole is not optional....it's mandatory! If you are throwing a party, these recipes pair great with these Quesadillas: [...]
Super Bowl food is the real MVP of game day: a sprawling spread of dips, wings, nachos, loaded fries, and finger foods built to feed a crowd through four quarters and a halftime show. I've rounded up 100 of my all-time favorites here so you can build the entire menu from one page, no scrolling [...]
It's a big week for us guys! Super Bowl is in a week, there are parties to be thrown, apparently some people will watch football, but mostly I'll be eating all the food! So let's get ready! [...]
Fully Loaded Baked Potato Soup is exactly what we all need simmering away on the stove right now. It's the right thing to do! [...]
We're back for week 2 of making your lives way easier with another a meal plan! It's your one stop shop for dinners! And if you're like me, you'll take the leftovers in for lunch the following day! [...]
Happy New Years guys!! I'm so ready for it! I'm really looking forward to what 2023 has to offer! We have some fun things coming down the pipeline and I cannot wait to share! But until then - let's do this weeks meal plan! [...]
January always comes in loud with rules, resets, and someone on the internet trying to sell you a “new you.” Hard pass. Around here, I don’t believe in diets, cleanses, or cutting things out just because the calendar flipped. I believe in balance, eating the foods you love, adding in lots of fruits and veggies, [...]
It's here!! The last full week of the year. We made it! No work this week, just tons of time with friends and family and FOOD! In honor of that, there's a very special meal plan for you guys! Enjoy! [...]
If you're a Prime Rib family for the holidays, look no further. This Perfect Reverse Sear Prime Rib Recipe is exactly what you want on your table. If you love a great steak, my Grilled Rib Eye Steak is another showstopper. Serve this one with The Best Mashed Potatoes and Herb Cheese Popovers for the [...]
We're continuing to roll right into holiday dinner ideas this week and this Garlic Peppercorn Crusted Beef Tenderloin is the perfect show stopping recipe when you need to feed your crew, don't want anything too time consuming, and want to look like a literal superstar. Read on to get all the tips and tricks along [...]
I just have to tell you guys - you're SLAYING the game with all the what's gaby cooking recipes on Instagram! I love seeing all my recipes in your kitchens. Keep it up!! And now... let's meal plan! [...]
'Tis the season for all sorts of potluck parties so let's talk Holiday Potluck Ideas. Whether you're looking for an easy appetizer like Baked Brie or a dinner idea to feed a crowd like Italian Meatballs. 50 Holiday Potluck Ideas at a Glance Not sure what to bring? Choose your preferred AI platform below and [...]
As you know, I'm all about the Thanksgiving Side Dishes. They are the star of the show in my opinion so look no further - I've rounded them ALL up. And we have an entire week of more side dishes coming your way tomorrow. Thanksgiving Side Dishes at a Glance Summarize and save on We've [...]
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Roasted acorn squash topped with ricotta and pomegranate seeds is about to be your new fav fall side dish! I love kicking off this season with all of the fall things, some roasted squash, butternut squash pasta and fall harvest salad. Roasted Acorn Squash at a Glance Summarize and Save this content on Why I [...]
This is the most epic Thanksgiving Menu of all times plus a complete schedule for the week of Thanksgiving including when to prep what, and how to time Thanksgiving day! [...]
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Here we go guys! Countdown is on! Thanksgiving is in less than 5 days, things are about to get crazy as far as recipes go. Let's meal plan. [...]
Hands down my most favorite part of Thanksgiving is this Wild Mushroom Stuffing. NO QUESTIONS ASKED. [...]
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Our first week of November is in the books!! Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away. I hate the time change! Let's get right down to this week, shall we? [...]
This Curry Coconut Noodle Soup is easily one of my favorite WGC recipes! It's quick, aka it comes together in under 15 minutes, it's comforting and it's wildly flavorful! I love carbs and sometimes when you need a bowl of comfort a chicken posole or a creamy tortellini soup does the job real well. Adding [...]
Halloween food should be festive, cozy, and easy enough to pull off while everyone's still finishing their costumes, so I rounded up 20+ Halloween recipes that cover the whole party from dinner to dessert. On the savory side there's pumpkin fondue, smoky chipotle and pumpkin chicken chilis, butternut squash lasagna and soup, French onion soup, [...]
Happy Sunday friends and Happy almost Halloween! I'm getting prepped for a jammed packed week, WITH A HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT, so let's get things ready for this coming week. Here we go! [...]
Is there anything more relaxing than a quiet night in, a big pot of French Onion Soup, a giant cheesy piece of toast on top and a movie? Sounds like a recipe for success if you ask me 🙂 [...]
Italian Wedding Soup is one of those cozy, soul-soothing recipes that makes any day instantly better. It’s filled with tender chicken meatballs, greens, and just the right amount of lemon to keep things bright and fresh. On rainy days I have this recipe along with my Easy White Chicken Chile Soup and French Onion Soup [...]
Happy Sunday guys! Finally feels like fall is on it's way into LA - so much so that I actually turned on the heater this morning. So let's talk meal plans and be cozy! Sunday - The new White Chicken Chili for sunday night dinner feel like the right move! Monday - Garlic Ginger Salt [...]
These are 16 of the best chicken thigh recipes I make on repeat, from cozy pastas and curries to tacos, skewers, and fast weeknight dinners. Here is the thing about chicken thighs: they are basically foolproof. Juicier and more forgiving than breasts, they stay tender no matter how you cook them, and the extra fat [...]
If cozy dinners are your love language, you have landed in exactly the right place. This roundup of fall dinner ideas is everything I cook on repeat once the weather turns: brothy minestrones and chicken tortilla soups, big-eat chilis, butternut and brussels sprout salads that count as dinner, brown-butter squash pastas, sausage-and-mushroom risottos, sheet-pan fall [...]
How are we already at week 42 of meal plans?? That means only 10 more weeks of the year! Whew! 5 nights of epic quick/easy weeknight dinners plus breakfast and dessert ideas?! HERE WE GO! [...]
In my quest to figure out the best way to use pantry staples, let me introduce you to Skillet Cheesy Chickpeas!! If you love chickpeas like I do, my Deconstructed Falafel Salad is another way to put them to work. Serve this one with my Best Garlic Bread to soak up all that cheesy tomato [...]
I'm fully in my "bites" era, and succulent Garlic Butter Steak Bites are today's obsession: 1-inch cubes of sirloin seared hard in a screaming-hot pan, then finished in a fragrant garlic-shallot butter with thyme and a splash of Worcestershire. They're on the table in 15 minutes, my kids demolish them, and they're genuinely addictive. If [...]
Let's keep things light this week, shall we? Okay well light-ish! We have some decadent months ahead of us and I'm all about balance. [...]
Tomato Basil Gnocchi with a fat ball of burrata on top… it's all I want to eat from now until the end of time! If you love gnocchi as much as I do, you'll also be obsessed with my Crispy Cheesy Gnocchi, Gnocchi with Peas and Asparagus, and Chicken Parmesan Baked Gnocchi. Why I Love [...]
This is my curated weeknight roundup of 80+ healthy dinner ideas: recipes engineered for the four boxes most of us are checking (protein-rich, vegetable-forward, ready in about 30 minutes, and varied enough that no one burns out on the same five meals). It's organized by category (salads, healthy chicken, vegetables, vegetarian, bowls, family dinners, and [...]
How is it possible that we are already into our 40th week of meal plans? Where has this year gone!? Welp, here we go... Sunday - We're going with Chicken Larb Tots!!! OBSESSED with this recipe! Monday - Perfect Bean and Cheese Burritos are the right way to start this crazy busy week! Tuesday - [...]
If you love Chicken Parmesan, wait until you try it in meatball form. These cheesy, saucy, basil-topped Chicken Parmesan Meatballs are weeknight magic and perfect for entertaining. If you love meatballs, my Perfect Italian Meatballs are the classic version. Serve either of them with my Best Garlic Bread and Simple Sautéed Greens for the ultimate [...]
If you're tired of the same old lunch ideas and hunting for new options worth making, I've got you covered. From the best taco salad and triple decker sandwich to every soup you could want, plus kid-friendly picks, meal prep wins, and healthy salads I rotate through every week. If you want even more inspiration [...]
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