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On The Menu: Lemon Brassica Bucatini

This simple and versatile dish is sure to become one of your new dinner staples. The creamy noodles serve as a delicious vessel to pack in a healthy serving of seasonal vegetables, while the surprise bursts of lemon throughout pack a flavorful brightness and the variety of textures leaves all of the senses satisfied and craving more. Every time I make this dish I am asked to make it again or share the recipe - so don't be surprised if you soon find yourself in the same situa

On the Menu: Dungeness Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

If you're looking for the perfect dish that will feel celebratory, but is deceptively simple and packed with seasonal and comforting flavors - this is it. We're incredibly lucky to have access to some of the freshest and most delicious crab in Northern California this time of year, but its definitely a splurge-ingredient, so this indulgent and delicate yet robust dish will be a great way for your buck to go a bit further. And dare I say the leftover's might even be better the

Gifting Seasonal Sweets

Holiday gatherings and gifting may look a bit different this year, but we've rounded up some of our favorite recipes to bake with lots of love and deliver to those we wish we were celebrating with. While we certainly still love a good holiday cookie boxes, this spiced loaf cake is so packed with delicious flavor that it could stand alone as the show-stopping treat. And as an added bonus, you can gift them a beautiful vintage loaf pan along with the cake. Either way, any of th

Spice Up Your Kitchen

As someone who loves to be in the kitchen experimenting with new recipes and who also appreciates well considered design, there's two challenges in particular that used to always haunt my kitchen. The first was trying to find a way to store all of my various spices and pantry items with a million different colored labels in an organized and accessible fashion. The second was running out of that one spice that seemed to disappear into the abyss of the pantry when you really ne

Comforting Winter Recipes

There's so much inspiration all around us this time of year that it can be overwhelming to know where to start, but we've rounded up a few

Small Victories: My New Go-To Cookbook

I’m smitten over the new cookbook by Julia Turshen! Small Victories is a way of cooking that synchronizes perfectly with the way I cook.

Food: Three Killer SF Cookbooks

I honestly wanted to jump up and down when I realized that three of my favorite restaurants in San Francisco had published cookbooks

On the Menu: Smashed Cauliflower

An "healthier" alternative to mashed potatoes, this mashed cauliflower is a crowd pleaser.

On the Menu: Roasted Autumn Squash w/ Pomegranate Relish

ROASTED AUTUMN SQUASH Ingredients 3 Squash, assorted kinds (I used Hubbard, delicata and acorn) 2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil 2 Teaspoons Kosher Salt 1 Tablespoon of Chili Powder 1 Tablespoon of good quality honey Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut Squash into a variety of shapes. I like some wedges, some coins and some dice. Just try to keep them roughly the same size. Toss the squash in the bowl with everything but the honey. Spread onto a sheet tray and roast fo

6 Tips on Cooking a Fool-Proof Turkey

Tips for cooking the perfect turkey: Top tips for preparing a beautiful Thanksgiving turkey at home.

On the Menu: Comfort Food for Fall

My favorite season is fall. The light changes ever so slightly and there is a crisp feeling in the air.

On the Menu: Summer Peach Muffins

Stone fruit season is probably one of my favorite times of year – the farmers market is bursting with goodies.

On the Menu: Four Summer Recipes

In the summer I make it my mission to go to the farmers market every Sunday. We go year round but I’m a sucker for stone fruit and berries.

On the Menu: Chia Seed Pudding

Over the past year I’ve had chia seed pudding a handful of times at friends houses and out for breakfast

On the Menu: Persian Breakfast

One meal that I’m constantly failing at is breakfast. It’s a constant battle to find time to make something healthy for myself when madness

On the Menu: Morning Buns

Baking has never been my strong suit. I’m known for misreading recipes and putting too much oil or burning an entire batch of cookies

On the Menu: Korean Chicken Tacos

When I can’t think of anything to cook for dinner, which happens way more often these days, my go-to meal is tacos.

On the Menu: Coconut Quinoa Bowl

We’re bringing back Amanda’s recipes, and this recipe won’t disappoint. I’m constantly on the hunt for easy, simple and fresh meals to make

On the Menu: Italian Chopped Salad & Garlic Knots

A successful gathering all comes down to the food you serve. Yesterday we shared how you can pull together a simple and effortless meal

On the Menu: Artichoke Hummus

I tried her favorite dish – Eggs Rose, which is artichoke hummus on olive bread with a poached egg on top.

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