Meal Plan / Week 1
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! [...]
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, [...]
Brunch is easily my favorite meal of the week. And today there's a whole slew of recipes coming your way to inspire a holiday brunch this season!
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2 weeks left until 2023! The countdown is on! Let's meal plan and get ready for the week! [...]
We do a lot of quick, fun, easy dinner recipes here on What's Gaby Cooking, but I also feel very strongly about a great side dish. If you already love my Buffalo Cauliflower, this Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower is your next obsession. For another showstopper, my Whole Roasted Cauliflower is incredible. Set either one out with [...]
If you're looking for an easy and delicious side dish for dinner, look no further than my Classic Homemade Au Gratin Potatoes! This classic potato dish is simple to make and always a hit with family and friends. Plus, it's perfect for any occasion - from weeknight dinners to special occasions. So what are you [...]
First full week of December - here we go! Lots of really simple weeknight meals, a few comforting dishes and a few healthy and some of my favorite ideas for breakfasts and desserts! [...]
Let's talk last minute Thanksgiving side dishes! If you need 1 more thing to round out your menu... I am all about these addictive Charred Carrots with Herbs. [...]
If there’s one thing I’ll never show up to a party without, it’s a homemade dip situation. And this Roasted Onion Dip is the MVP of my appetizers. We’re talking deeply caramelized onions, a little tang, a little creaminess, and that perfect salty bite that keeps everyone hovering over the bowl until it’s gone. It’s [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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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Big HUGE GIANT week this week! We're T-2 days until my 4th cookbook is out into the world and I cannot freaking wait! I'm so excited to see what recipes you guys love the most!! In the meantime... let's mealplan! [...]
Rosh Hashanah Menu - Whipped Feta [...]
If you're searching for breakfast ideas, look no further! This roundup has over 100 recipes that will get your morning started off right. [...]
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Here we go friends! Week 38 of meal planning is coming in HOT. [...]
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 [...]
If you've ever wanted the flavor of fish tacos but are short on tortillas, I've solved the problem for you! Fish Taco Bowls are on heavy rotation at our house these days and we are all obsessed. If you love the taco version, my Perfect Fish Tacos are the OG. For another seafood bowl, my [...]
Hands down one of the most popular recipes on WGC - Basil Vinaigrette. Not even exaggerating, it's the best vinaigrette in the world and it's going to make your recipes THAT much better! [...]
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I’m in full on spring mode over here on the west coast. The farmers market is off the charts and I couldn’t be happier. Obviously that calls for some celebrating in the form of Spring Pea Pasta with Burrata! [...]
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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Ask and you shall receive we've always been a Easter brunch family, but I made us an Easter Dinner Menu if that's more your vibe! This is my California-girl take on the holiday, built around a stunning spice-crusted roasted leg of lamb and finished with the only Easter dessert that matters: layered carrot cake. Let's [...]
Prepare yourself for the Easter Brunch menu of your dreams! Easter is just days away and I'm ready to eat all the things!! [...]
Happy Monday from my new favorite chopped salad. This Celery Salad is loaded with celery (obviously), tons of avocados, feta, chickpeas, a touch of lettuce and the most delightful lemon dill dijon dressing that you'll want to stockpile for all sorts of other vegetables. Why I Love This Recipe I think I was semi-late to [...]
While Passover technicals starts next week, it's never too early to start planning! So here we go - we're tackling an incredible menu for your Passover meal! FAQ's Variations and Substitutions Please note that some of the recipes below call for dairy, flour, and other ingredients that more traditional households avoid during this week. Make [...]
This Snap Pea Pasta is truly one of my most favorite spring-inspired meals I've made to date, right up there with my Spring Pasta Carbonara and Creamy Lemon Cacio e Pepe. It's bright, fresh, loaded with flavor from a few key ingredients, and comes together in less than 15 minutes. If you love cooking with [...]
If there is one thing you know about me, it's that I love a burrito bowl!! Specifically one loaded with all the best flavors and textures and an incredible amount of Loaded Guacamole. And trust me when I say, this Green Rice Burrito Bowl is next level! The secret? A game-changing Cilantro Rice base that [...]
You guys know I live for anything that's equal parts fresh, crunchy, and totally addictive, so let me introduce you to your new favorite: Crispy Rice Salad. It's got all the things we love like crispy jasmine rice, a punchy scallion-ginger vinaigrette, and a medley of fresh veggies that scream HEALTH lol! If you love [...]
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Get ready for the most delicious Korean Meatball Rice Bowls that use up all those ingredients you have on hand in the fridge!! Why I Love This Recipe These Korean Meatball Rice Bowls are a weeknight dinner dream. The meatballs are juicy, packed with umami from soy sauce and gochujang, and perfectly balanced with a [...]
If you've been around here for a while, you know I live for my nightly "House Salad" with cucumbers, avocado and my moms balsamic dressing. It's a staple. Simple, fresh, and totally versatile, it's the salad that winds up on our table 5 out of 7 nights, and once you try it, you'll see why! [...]
Here’s the thing about being a California girl. It means having access to some of the most incredible produce on earth so I can whip up gorgeous dishes like this California Cobb Salad [...]
Can we just discuss this BLT Bar for a second... it’s everything you need in life and more! All the bacon, bread, jams, spreads, tomatoes and lettuce you need for building an epic party spread! [...]
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 [...]
I'm obviously a big fan of a Grilled Chicken Burrito Bowl. Any way you cut it, it's my perfect meal. And the key to a great bowl is the base. Cilantro rice has long been a staple in my house, piled under Carne Asada, served alongside Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos, or scooped into Ground Chicken [...]
If you're a fan of dunking pretty much any form of potato into a savory herby sauce, then you're in luck. These Crispy Potatoes with Spicy Green Sauce are about to make you look like a true rock star in the kitchen! If you love potatoes as much as I do, my Herb Roasted Baby [...]
As someone who feels passionately about avocados (I mean, I wrote an entire cookbook on them back in 2013) my love for guacamole knows no bounds. This is hands down the best guacamole ever and I promise you'll never need another recipe ever again. Eat it as a dip with chips or add it to [...]