Recipe Blog
Green Goddess Whipped Feta Dip
Creamy, herby, and tangy, this Green Goddess Whipped Feta Dip is loaded with fresh herbs, lemon, and garlic, then finished with hot honey and olive oil for the perfect sweet-savory bite.
Crispy Corn Fritters w/ Spiced Crema
Crispy, golden, and packed with sweet corn, these easy corn fritters are loaded with jalapeño, cotija, fresh herbs, and lime, then served with a smoky spiced crema for dipping.
Roasted Honey Nut Squash & Pesto Arugula Flatbread
A cozy-meets-bright flatbread topped with roasted honey nut squash, creamy goat cheese, vibrant walnut pesto, and fresh Organicgirl Baby Arugula. This seasonal recipe bridges summer herbs with fall comfort — easy enough for a weeknight, yet beautiful enough to impress.
Lake Eats 2025
Our annual family lake trip is always about slow mornings, sun-soaked afternoons, and—most importantly—really good food. From barbecued “Cardiff Crack” (tri tip steak native to Cardiff area in Northern San Diego) and smoky grilled corn to summer salads and triple berry jam, every meal felt like a little celebration. Here’s a look at what we cooked, shared, and devoured together by the water.
Cauliflower Fritters
These cauliflower fritters are a beloved family classic passed down from my great-grandmother. Crispy, savory, and full of old-school charm, they’re the perfect appetizer or side dish—and guaranteed to disappear fast.
Roasted Beets with Honeyed Goat Cheese
Warm roasted beets with honeyed goat cheese, toasted pine nuts, and chives. A great interchangeable no-recipe recipe for your spring and summer tables!
Blackberry, Fig, & Hot Honey Ricotta Crostini
Crostini are perfect anyway but then add ricotta, figs, blackberries, AND pistachios and boom. Your next dinner party app is figured out, and it doesn’t take hardly any time! You’re welcome.
Harissa Roasted Carrots with Carrot Top-Pine Nut Gremolata
Harissa roasted rainbow carrots with hot honey ricotta AND carrot top pine nut gremolata. YES, CHEF! Let’s get cookin’ team!
Gruyère Popovers
Popovers are a classic and effortless crowd pleaser that will wow your guests every time! These classic popovers have a hint of Gruyère cheese in them to elevate them ever-so-slightly. Top with jam of your choice or my salted honey butter and you’ll have everyone begging you for more!
Pumpkin Hard Cider Pretzels
Pretzels, with a twist! (too easy not to partake) Pumpkin hard cider pretzels… just heavenly. These were gone before I could blink! A delicate sweetness from the hard cider and that classic pretzel-y goodness are too good to not eat more than one. And with sumac honey mustard to dip into?! Game over.
Heirloom Tomato Galette w/ Fennel & Calabrian Chili
Heirloom Tomato Galette with Fennel & Calabrian Chili. This is pizza’s older, wiser, and more complex sister and she goes crazy. This recipe mixes the humble tomato and transforms it into a beautiful, lovely galette with a savory and buttery dough that puffs up and creates an airy pocket of deliciousness.
Curried Zucchini Fritters
Zucchini fritters… with a twist - curry powder! Upgrade your appetizer game with these easy, pan-fried fritters while ALSO getting your veggies in.
Filo Feta Bites
The quickest, most elegant appetizers for your next dinner party, or even just a delicious, low-effort snack - these feta bites wrapped in file dough and touched with honey are creamy, tangy, and calling your name!
Essential Vinaigrette
Essential vinaigrette recipe, fit for any salad and deemed an essential in my fridge!
Cherry Tomato Chips
Cherry tomato chips - yes, chips made out of tomatoes! Incredibly easy and nutritious snack perfect for spring and summer time!
Valentine’s Day Menu
Simple, effortless Italian-inspired Valentine’s Day menu for your special night! Plus a printable PDF grocery list to make your shopping a no brainer.
Zucca Chips
Zucca chips: a healthy spin on the Italian classic. Baked to perfection, these chips will have you coming back for handful after handful—and not leave you feeling guilty!