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Jerry Jerry Shrimp Fried Rice

I love the ease of a fabulous stir-fried rice. You can use whatever’s in season, or simply whatever you have on hand. And you’ll definitely want to have @tessemaes...

Vegan Cobb with BBQ Marinated Mushrooms

I love this Vegan Summer Cobb! When my vegan son Patrick comes to visit, we create amazingly delicious plant-based dishes together. Like me, he loves to cook. This salad...

Vegan Crispy Mushroom Marinara

Oh boy, is this delicious. I’m in the kitchen cooking an absolutely delightful angel hair pasta dish. As a person who leans grain-free, one thing I regularly miss is...

Ideas for Summer Eating

“Food is our common ground, a universal experience.”— James Beard I love the ease of summer eating. Whether it’s the warm weather or the abundance of produce at the...

No-Cook Meals

There’s nothing like midsummer heat to make cooking feel like a chore. But even during the hottest days, who doesn’t want to eat beautiful, fresh summer food—while keeping the...

BLT

What is better for a summer dinner than a BLT? But remember that all BLTs are not created equal. Sandwich making is truly an art–I have always been sort...

Cooking with Figs

Fresh Figs and the season has just begun! Here’s a delicious dinner you can throw together in no time. In the interest of ease, pick up a pizza crust (or...

Fig Caprese

Summer is in full bloom, and nothing says happy summer quite like a perfect fig. And there are so many delightful varieties: Mission, Brown Turkey, Kadota, Calmyrna, Tiger, and...

Zucchini is Here

I love July and the arrival of zucchini. It’s one of my favorite vegetables! Zucchini is so absolutely versatile. It lends itself to simple recipes as well as my...

Summer Green Soup

This soup is perfect for summer and can be made so many different ways. In the recipe below, I’ve included two variations of the soup with asparagus and peas....

Cold Brew Skyr S’mores

I’m so happy that summer is finally here, and I have a spectacular idea for you to enjoy during the upcoming long weekend. Old School S’mores are pretty much...

Strawberry Lemonade

The weekend starts with a splash! I’m excited to be in the kitchen again with my friends at Spindrift. Have you tried the Strawberry? It’s pretty much life-changing, and...

Cashew Crema and Smoky Red Pepper Sauce

These are two of my favorite Magic Elixirs. They are easy to make and can be used in so many different ways. Plus, they are both Whole30!

New School Caesar with Herb Caesar Skyr Dressing

I love when this happens! I’m so excited to share this salad and delighted to be in the kitchen today with Icelandic Provisions. I wanted to come up with...

Tropical Cobb

Spring Lunch with Roasted Vegetables

Much of my everyday cooking means foraging in my fridge and creating something delicious from what I have on hand, and for me, that’s all about having a fridge...

Spindrift Faux Sangria

It’s just about summer, which means it’s the perfect time for Sangria! If you know me, you know I love my Spindrift. This recipe takes it up a notch...

California Cherry Cobbler

I’m back in the kitchen with California Grown and my favorite fruit of the season, cherries! As a cherry enthusiast, I take them whenever, wherever or however, I can. Whether...

Crudités

Crudités are the centerpiece of any gathering, not only because they’re delicious and appealing to all kinds of eaters, but super easy to put together too. I love a...

Lemon Drop Skyr Cake

I’ve been in the kitchen with Icelandic Provisions Skyr creating these Lemon Drop Pudding Cakes. It seems like everyone is ready for a new evening treat, and here it...