Creamy Chicken Fricassée with Potato Dauphinoise
A cozy French-inspired dinner with golden chicken thighs simmered in a creamy mushroom and white wine sauce, served over buttery layers of potatoes infused with garlic, thyme, and rosemary. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ […]
No-Bake Garden Lasagna with Arugula Basil Walnut Pesto & Whipped Olive Ricotta
A fresh, layered spring lasagna inspired by cooking alongside Chef Phil Moratin at North Block. This no-bake garden lasagna is filled with homemade pasta, whipped ricotta blended with dehydrated olives, […]
Viral Puff Pastry Hot Dogs (From Scratch) with Fig Jam, Caramelized Onions & Herbs
Prep Time: 45 minutes (includes dough chill)Cook Time: 25–30 minutesServings: 6–8 Why You’ll Love This Recipe This is the viral puff pastry hot dog—but taken to another level. Flaky, buttery […]
Gnocchi Parisienne with Garden Greens Sauce
A light, airy French-style gnocchi with a fresh, herbaceous garden sauce Servings 6–8 Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes ✨ Why You’ll Love This Dish This recipe is […]
Lemon Pistachio Yogurt Chicken Kabobs with Arugula Pesto
A fresh, elevated take on grilled chicken — layered with a creamy pistachio yogurt smear, smoky zucchini, and a vibrant arugula pesto. This is one of those simple, clean-ingredient meals […]
Grilled Chicken & Zucchini “Bread” Sandwich with Ricotta Sun-Dried Tomato Spread
A healthy grilled chicken sandwich made with zucchini “bread,” creamy ricotta spread, and fresh arugula. This low-carb, gluten-free sandwich is packed with flavor and perfect for easy summer grilling. ⏱ […]
Grilled Chicken with Pistachio Yogurt & Fondant Sweet Potatoes
Servings: 2–4Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 35–40 minutes This grilled chicken with pistachio yogurt and fondant sweet potatoes is a simple yet elevated dinner recipe perfect for entertaining or a […]
Slow Cooked Corned Beef & Hash (St. Patrick’s Day Recipe)
Elevated Corned Beef & Hash with 15-Hour Garlic Potatoes, Braised Leeks & Slow-Cooked Cabbage I used my 8″ Chef Knife from New West KnifeWorks, which is quickly becoming one of […]
Radicchio & Tuscan Kale Caesar Salad
A Fresh, Bold Twist on the Classic Caesar Salad If you love a classic Caesar salad but want something a little more vibrant and nutrient-rich, this Radicchio, Tuscan Kale, and […]
Detox Chicken Vegetable Soup (Easy Healthy Recipe)
When your body is craving something warm, nourishing, and simple, this cozy detox chicken vegetable soup is one of the easiest ways to reset without restriction. Made with mineral-rich bone […]
Homemade Laminated Rose Pasta
Rosetta Roast (Herb-Laminated Pasta Roses Servings: 6–8Total Time: ~2 hours (active + resting) This dish is a true labor of love — layers of fresh herb-laminated pasta, a creamy ricotta […]
Sweet Potato Sourdough Hamburger Buns
Soft, fluffy, naturally fermented buns made with roasted sweet potatoes These sweet potato sourdough hamburger buns are incredibly soft, moist, and lightly sweet with the perfect pillowy texture. The addition […]
Sweet Potato, Leek & Quinoa Fritters
Sweet Potato, Leek & Quinoa Fritters with Whipped Goat Cheese Basil Spread(Healthy, gluten-free, veggie-packed comfort food) These sweet potato, leek, and quinoa fritters are crispy on the outside, tender on […]
Creamy Cannellini Bean, Leek & Artichoke Soup
(with blended broccoli leaves or spinach) ⏱ Total Time Using dried beans: ~2½–3½ hours Using canned beans: ~45–60 minutes Active prep time: ~20–25 minutes Ingredients 1 cup dried cannellini beans […]
Perfect Dinner Party Menu
If I were hosting the perfect dinner party, this would be the menu 🤍🍷 We’d start slow — candles lit, music low, something warm in hand.A Thyme for Fall cocktail […]
Easy Oven Döner Kebab (Viral Hack Version) with Sourdough Pita Pockets
Easy Oven Döner Kebab (Viral Hack Version) with Sourdough Pita Pockets This easy oven döner kebab uses a viral parchment-paper cooking hack to create thin, juicy, lightly crispy meat — […]
Slow-Roasted Arm Roast with Pan-Fried Polenta & Crispy Brussels Sprout
A cozy, comforting dinner featuring tender slow-roasted beef, creamy pan-fried polenta, and oven-crisped Brussels sprouts. This hearty meal is perfect for fall and winter gatherings, Sunday dinners, or meal prep. […]
Creamy French Potato Leek Soup with Chive Oil & Fried Leek Croutons
A classic French-inspired potato leek soup that’s silky, cozy, and topped with crispy leek croutons and vibrant homemade chive oil. This comforting Potato Leek Soup (Potage Parmentier) is rich, velvety, […]
Fresh Heirloom Tomato Vodka Pasta
Fresh Heirloom Tomato Vodka Pasta (Garden-to-Table Perfection) Bright, creamy, herb-packed, and made with real fresh tomatoes — not canned. Serves: 4Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 25 minutesTotal Time: 35 minutes […]
The Rosetta Roast – Homemade Laminated Herb Pasta with Ricotta Filling, Red Wine Braised Beef, and Red Wine Tomato Garlic Sauce
In Collaboration with Food Talk Santa Cruz This beautiful dish was created in collaboration with Donnie from Food Talk Santa Cruz — a talented and creative cook in our community.Together, […]
