People have asked me for years about what my favorite sheet pans are, and for a long time, I avoided answering. I didn’t have one that was my go-to,...
Read More My Absolute Favorite Sheet Pans
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...
Read More Whole30 Magic Elixirs: Sauces, Dressings, and Dips
These chicken skewers are luscious and delicious. Perfect on their own but lovely with my Almond Dipping Sauce and great with the crunch of baby romaine, Marinated Onions, julienned carrots, fresh herbs, and sliced...
Read More Whole30 Chicken Skewer Salad
You may know that I am a gal who loves Meyer Lemons! And I can’t imagine anything better to celebrate the season than Preserved Meyer Lemons. Make sure to...
Read More Preserved Lemons
For the chicken 4 chicken cutlets 4 tsp Pollo Picante spice blend (recipe below) 2 Tbsp Olive oil (for cooking)...
Read More Taco Platter with Avocado Crema
I’m so delighted about this new salad. We created a method for the shrimp that makes it perfect every time. It super easy: just sauté, turn off the heat,...
Read More Picante Shrimp Salad with Lime Caesar Dressing
“While in Michigan with Roy for a weekend, I saw a sign that said, “Life is like a sandwich: you have to fill it with the best ingredients.” All...
Read More A Darn Fine Sandwich Featuring Applegate
As both a carnivore, unashamed about my love of beef and steak, and a Whole30 advocate, I am happy to be partnering with Whole30 approved, Non GMO, and certified...
Read More Pre Grassfed Beef
I was so delighted to have Roy as a guest preparing his home-style goodness. He’s my long time partner and I consider him to be the best home cook...
Read More Roy’s Midwinter Dinner
If you have not discovered my Wedge-inspired Baked Potato Salad yet, you need to! This baked potato salad is a fabulous meal! With delicious potatoes and the creamiest homemade...
Read More The Perfect Wedge-Inspired Baked Potato Salad To Try Now
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...
Read More Spindrift Sparkling Water
Greek salad! Have you ever had one of those evenings when you have to put together a fantastic dinner for unexpected guests and you don’t have any time? With...
Read More Greek Salad
ENTER THE GIVEAWAY at the bottom of this post to win a Gift Bag full of California goodies What is better than California Grown? I am fortunate enough to live...
Read More California Grown
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...
Read More Easy Summer Salad infused with Olive Oils from Spain
I’m crazy about an entrée salad, and in this dish I have kicked it up a notch by adding some heat. This steak salad is a crowd pleaser for...
Read More Pepper Steak Salad with Creamy Horseradish Dressing MAGIC ELIXIRS (TM)
I was so inspired by the new Whole30 Fast and Easy book because I love the idea of quick weeknight eating, and if you have the supplies in advance,...
Read More Spiced Chicken with Broccolini Stir Fry
I’m a gal that loves an entree salad! And how about this one — Crispy Passport Chicken with my delectable Green Goddess Dressing MAGIC ELIXIRSâ„¢! Perfect on a bed...
Read More Crispy Passport Chicken Salad with Green Goddess Dressing MAGIC ELIXIRS (TM)
My new current favorite dish is my own updated spin on a Filet O’ Fish. Sure to please anyone, especially those eating more seafood this month, it’s as simple...
Read More Fish Filet
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...
Read More Prep Whole30
Pantry Essentials This Light olive oil is essential for making Whole30 mayo and ranch dressing. Extra Virgin Olive Oil is essential for everyday cooking whether you are doing Whole30...
Read More Shop Whole30