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Garlic Confit MAGIC ELIXIRS (TM)

Chefs have been using the method of “confit” for ages.  I love to confit everything from turkey legs to garlic, tomatoes and onions.  To confit is truly one of...

French Green Beans with Garlic and Pepitas

I love French green beans and was delighted to receive these beauties as a gift. After blanching, I typically sauté them in olive oil and slivered almonds so they...

Tomato Confit MAGIC ELIXIRS (TM)

Note:  This recipe is a modified version from Gjelina, the cookbook. I like to double this recipe because it’s the same amount of work and you will definitely use...

Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic, Parsley & Vinegar

Note: this recipe is from the cookbook Gjelina. 1 head cauliflower, trimmed and chopped into large florets 1/2 cup olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground pepper 3 cloves garlic...

Cheeseburger Casserole with Made In

I’m in the kitchen with Made In’s new bakeware set making our brand new Cheeseburger Casserole! It’s a spin on Roy’s Cheesy Potato Stack from the book, and trust...

The Only Knives You Need in the Kitchen

I am absolutely loving my Made In Knife Set in the kitchen. As a gal who cooks a lot, I need knives that are workhorses for me. The Knife...

Whole30 Magic Elixirs: Sauces, Dressings, and Dips

I love my Magic Elixirs, which are truly a shortcut to deliciousness. Magic Elixirs are creations that you put in or over a dish to elevate your food from...

Creating a Perfect Salad for Any Occasion

The Romance of Salads “When you’re green, you’re growing.”— Ray Kroc Salads are like little masterpieces of goodness. Anyone can become a genius salad maker—but a salad is only as...

Spindrift Sparkling Water

I’m back in the kitchen today with Spindrift preparing a no fuss, no heat summer dinner. One of the reasons Spindrift is a great partner for me in the...

Easy Summer Salad infused with Olive Oils from Spain

For those of you who follow along, you know I’m a gal who absolutely loves olive oil. From daily sautéing, to using it in my Magic Elixirs like Pistachio...

MAGIC ELIXIRS (TM)

Prep Whole30

Get Ready For Whole30 Here are links for many of my MAGIC ELIXIRSâ„¢ that make Whole30 delicious! Marinated Onions – Make it Tomato Confit – Make it  Garlic Confit...

Whole30 Meal Prep

I’m a little bit famous in my circle of friends for my refrigerator. It’s a bit like meal prep on steroids. Rather than having lots of boxes of pre-done...

Seared Pork Chops with Caper Cashew Cream Sauce

This recipe was originally inspired by a post on the Williams Sonoma website. With ingredients like cream, among other things that wouldn’t work for me on Whole30, I was...

Mussels and Chorizo Soup

This recipe was modified from Gjelina’s cookbook. If you are going to buy one cookbook this year, this is it! These mussels with chorizo and tomato confit were beyond...

Waffle Iron Grilled Cheese

Love this dish for that moment when you need something special, but time is limited–we’re back to waffling grilled cheese! I tucked in pieces of tomato confit before waffling,...

Oven-Roasted Parsnips with Hazelnut Picada

Note: This recipe is a modified version from the cookbook Gjelina. My recipe is Whole30, gluten-free, and paleo.  1 lb parsnips, peeled and...

Teri’s Tips for Creating a Fabulously Easy Thanksgiving Meal

Looking for some fantastic updates on traditional Thanksgiving recipes? The key to a fabulous Thanksgiving meal is one key ingredient: love.  

Everything You Should Make with Tomatoes

“You need an entire life just to know about tomatoes.” — Fernan Adrià I’m fortunate to be able to spend part of my year in Northern California, and when people...

All-Clad C4 Copper Saucier, 2 1/2-Qt. Giveaway – closed

Enter the All-Clad C4 Copper Saucier, 2 1/2-Qt. Giveaway