I’ve been wanting to try olive oil cake for ages and Jeanine Donofrio and Jack Mathew’s new cookbook Love & Lemons Everyday had the perfect recipe. I made some modifications, but as someone who hates measuring, this cake was simple to make and I’m pleased with how this came out.
Read MoreTonight, skip the Netflix binge-watching and make dinner for your special someone. This ravioli dish only requires the most basic assembly and is perfect for a cozy date night in. Pairs perfectly with few candles and my favorite Gypsy Jazz playlist on Spotify.
Read MoreThis risotto with leeks and shiitakes mushrooms is scrumptious. You can serve it as a side, but it stands well on it’s own as the main event. Perfect for a fancy night when you’re feeding a crowd.
Read MoreThis one-pan dish is FANTASTIC and it’s my new go-to when I want to wow my guests with comfort food. The combination of crispy chicken, perfectly roasted vegetables, and thick cream sauce make this to die for.
Read MoreThis tart was made famous by Chez Panisse in Berkeley. It’s basically apple pie, but without the pie plate.
Read MoreIt doesn’t feel like summer until I’ve made fresh chimichurri with steak on the grill. The sides in this dinner, grilled corn with cilantro lime butter and brown butter plantains, are so tasty they deserve their own post.
Read MoreFresh basil adds nuance to this classic dessert and fresh vanilla beans in the whipped cream make this a really fancy treat!
Read MoreThe French technique, en Papillote, meaning food cooked and served in paper wrapper is bursting with flavor, easy to make, and even easier to clean up. Sea Bass is my favorite but any fish will do.
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