As the rest of the US is gearing up for fall, it’s finally turning into summer in San Francisco. I’m excited for a quick break from our usual fog and wind, and an opportunity to use up my summer recipes on days when it actually feels… summery. If, like me, you’re coming into a short,…
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Marinated Tomatoes
2018 is officially the year of the tomato. Scrolling through your IG, you’ve probably seen countless photos of perfect tomato slices with just a pinch of salt, because yes, summer tomatoes are great and require very little to make them shine. But I’m here with a proposal: enhance something that’s already good to make it…
Peanut Butter & Fig Toast
Peanut butter & jelly just got a facelift… and it’s figgin’ amazing. This Peanut Butter & Fig Toast borrows our favorite, familiar PB&J flavors, and elevates them to make a tired old sandwich feel new and sexy. If you’ve checked out my other recipes, you know that I’m obsessed with deceptively easy cooking – recipes…
Avocado Grapefruit Salad
Another summer day, another fruit salad. I’m a creature of habit. This Avocado Grapefruit Salad is not necessarily a summer salad, but I really crave it on hot days because it’s light and refreshing, and goes well with all the seafood in constant summer rotation. Why this salad is the best: the creamy avocado, the…
Watermelon Coconut Cream
My summer goal is to eat watermelon for every meal. And this Watermelon Coconut Cream is helping me achieve my dreams.
Spicyish Melon Salad
Summer means excessive watermelon recipes, and I’m hereee for it. And although the watermelon and chile combo may not be revelatory anymore, I’m still on the train and not getting off. There’s nothing more refreshing than a bright salad with all of our favorite summer ingredients: melons, avocados, and a few veggies and herbs, topped…
Shaved Zucchini and Grilled Corn Salad
Otherwise known as Summer on a Plate. It’s my must-serve dish for summer entertaining, because it’s flavorful, a bit unexpected, effortlessly pretty, and impossible to mess up. Essentially, it’s a no-fail side dish for any summer get together.
Harissa Maple Grilled Salmon
Grilled salmon is my go-to. As in, I make it once per week and rarely stray from my tried and true teriyaki chili salmon. Despite my constant search for new dinner options, I am a creature of habit when it comes to my weekly salmon. So this week I did something a little crazy. I…
Lemony Herby Raw Asparagus and Farro Salad
In case you’ve missed the PSAs all over Instagram, Bon Appetit, and pretty much every other news outlet, asparagus is now in season. I’ve been *mistakenly* eating it all winter, so this spring asparagus party is a bit anti-climactic for me.
Smashed Asian Cucumber Salad
I’m always on the hunt for exciting veggie dishes, and this Asian-inspired smashed cucumber salad is my new go-to. Cucumbers are the perfect blank canvas for marinating, and this dressing is light, refreshing and just a little spicy with the addition of chili flakes or oil. This salad should be required cooking after a frustrating…