I am so delighted to share one of my mom's most beloved recipes of all time: Pumpkin Muffins with Cream Cheese

This Creamy Chicken, Mushroom, and Wild Rice Soup is one of my favorite meals of all time - including cheesebu

My recipe for Slow Cooker Calico Beans came from my friend Sandy (she is also responsible for the popular Stuf

I am definitely not on a diet these days (if you follow me on Instagram, you probably know why), but the same

I first tried a version of Caesar Salad with Cheese Tortellini at a recent backyard barbecue. I found myself w

This Dip. Oh.My.Goodness. If I didn't have you at Hot Swiss Cheese and Bacon Dip, then I don't even know where

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Full confession: I LOVE Tapioca Pudding. No one ever requests this for a birthday meal, and 50% of the people

There is a national restaurant chain which makes the most amazing Turkey Avocado BLT Croissant Sandwich... but

My journey to Mock Cannoli with Pizzelle and Vanilla Ricotta Cream developed out of a chance conversation wit

This recipe for Double Ginger Cookies is from my friend Anna.  As soon as I took a single bite of a cookie, I

  Looking for a fun twist on a breakfast classic? Croissant French Toast starts with flaky, buttery croissant

Ready for a touch of Celebrity Chef Inception? I learned from Ina Garten, who learned from Martha Stewart, a c

As a regular visitor to my local farmer's market, I often find myself with an abundance of seasonal produce. S

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While part of the country is experiencing unseasonably low temperatures, SoCal continues to burn up.  All the

A few years back, my sister Monica gave me a recipe for a lightened-up banana bread that used yogurt instead o

When I am not rushed or stressed out, I find baking to be very relaxing.  My last big bread-baking project wa

Soup of any kind might seem like an odd choice for a hot summer day - and let's face it, there is no other typ

I have been on vacation the last two weeks (still 1 week to go!), and I've been in more different states than

Do you ever see those lists on Pinterest such as, A Million Ways to Use Coca-Cola?  They include ideas for cl

The first time I had Chicken Tikka Masala, I was at Kiel University in the UK visiting a friend in the late 90

Nothing is more frustrating than spending a bunch of money on vegetables and then failing to use them in time.

Circa 1999, I was in high school and eating bagel sandwiches from a local bagel chain every chance I got.  I

My favorite cooking days start off with only a vague idea that transforms into a tasty and memorable dish.  I

Here is a bit of truth: I'm terrible with preparing recipes for my blog in relation to upcoming holidays.  I

There are many different ways that recipes evolve, but one way is to deconstruct a common recipe and turn it i

The first year that I lived in Los Angeles, I worked at a major entertainment studio.  Ultimately it wasn't a

Even if you lived in a cave, you'd probably notice that cupcakes have become a rather trendy dessert over the

In August of 2011, my husband and I spent a weekend in Los Angeles apartment-hunting.  2 weeks earlier, my hu

Baby Back Ribs are the hallmark of any amazing Barbecue restaurant.  My husband, a bit of a barbecue connoiss

With warmer weather comes Tomato Season, and nothing makes me happier than seeing piles of colorful heirloom t

Growing up, we ate a lot of broccoli.  Maybe it was the Velveeta, but I always loved it!  Even though I ten

I first read the term "vegan-curious" on the back of Angela Liddon's new cookbook, The Oh She Glows Cookbook.

Do you have a mother you'd like to impress this Mother's Day? This year, knock her socks off by being a guest

I am often asked where I get the ideas for my recipes, and the truth is inspiration can come from anywhere.