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Cheesy Baked Chard Rigatoni {gluten-free}
Chard leaves and stems lighten up this twist on the classic baked ziti made with gluten-free pasta, ricotta, and a thick tomato puree. My niece Cierra is one of my favorite people on the planet....
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Sparkling Citrus, Lillet & Prosecco Punch
Fresh citrus juice, Lillet Rosé and prosecco make a pretty punch for winter months with notes of floral, sweet, and bitter to please all palates. Jay and I have been drinking a little less booze as...
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Coconut Curried Chickpeas with Carrots & Cashews {gluten-free, vegan}
This sunny yellow curry laced with ginger and turmeric comes together in a snap. Adapted from The Clever Cookbook: Get-Ahead Strategies and Timesaving Tips for Stress-Free Home Cooking, by Emilie...
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Creamy Cardoon Mac and Cheese {gluten-free}
Cardoons and leeks braised in white wine add a twist to super-creamy, gluten-free macaroni and cheese smothered in three-cheese bechamel and garlic breadcrumbs. I’m guest posting this vat of noodley...
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Spicy Tomato Chickpea Pasta {gluten-free, vegan option}
Tomato puree meets smoked paprika, chickpeas, chile flakes, and plenty of olive oil for a kicky, anytime pasta. I love recipes that happen by accident. And I love pasta. This dish came about from an...
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Ricotta and Roasted Beet Tart with Beet Greens Pesto {gluten-free}
This savory, rustic tart makes use of the whole beet – from leaf to root – all tucked into flaky gluten-free pastry with ricotta goat cheese custard and slathered in brilliant green pesto. A...
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Pumpkin Butterscotch Pudding with Whipped Mascarpone + Toasted Buckwheat
This stupid-easy pudding kissed with pumpkin and spices tastes just like pumpkin pie. Dress it up with whipped mascarpone, toasted buckwheat, and pecans if you like. One of my all-time favorite...
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Smoky Sweet Potato & Lentil Tortilla Soup {gluten-free, vegan}
Smoked paprika and chipotle add vibrant flavor to a piquant, brick red broth studded with chunks of creamy sweet potato and tender lentils for an ultra-nourishing vegetarian soup topped with all the...
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Gluten-Free Oatmeal Teff Chocolate Chip Cookies & Cookie Mix Gift in a Jar
Malty teff and hearty oats add toothsome texture and flavor to these chunky chocolate chip cookies. Layer the ingredients in a jar for a pretty gift. Here’s a recipe that just barely made it into...
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Rosemary, Pomegranate, & Grilled Meyer Lemon Vodka Sparklers
Hangar 1 Vodka, grilled meyer lemon juice, and fresh rosemary add a wintry kick to these celebratory cocktails. I’ve never been as glad to live in California as I am today, with its diverse culture,...
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Fresh Mint Hot Cocoa with Matcha Marshmallows
Creamy-smooth hot cocoa laced with fresh mint, vanilla bean, and homemade matcha marshmallows – whiskey is optional! It may just be our new political climate, but lately whenever someone wishes me...
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Beet, Citrus, & Chicory Salad with Ricotta Salata and Pistachios
A perky little salad full of bitter, sweet, salty, and tangy flavors to refresh your palate during the depths of winter. Hello and belated happy new year! It’s been quiet around the blog for the past...
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Japanese Sweet Potato Oven Fries with Wasabi Aioli
White sweet potatoes seasoned with sesame, nori, togarashi, and scallions make an addictive and easy-peasy snack. After a busy few months, Jay and I were elated to escape the confines of the city...
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Citrus Ricotta Tart with Almond Corn Flour Crust {gluten-free}
Brightly-hued citrus fruits form a rainbow of color across a fluffy baked ricotta filling, all wrapped in a gluten-free almond and corn flour shortbread crust adapted from Alternative Baker. *Bay Area...
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Chestnut Cheese Blintzes with Cranberry Applesauce {gluten-free}
Gluten-free chestnut flour crepes stuffed with fluffy cheese, fried in butter, and slathered in sour cream and cranberry applesauce – what more could you want in life? I hope everyone survived...
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Tomato Baked White Beans with Feta and Lemon Parsley Oil
Creamy white beans baked in a rich tomato sauce with loads of feta and emerald green parsley oil are a twist on the Greek dish Gigantes Plaki, inspired by Kokkari Estiatorio in San Francisco. *South...
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Kumquat Honeycomb Tartines
Honey softens tart kumquats in this savory-sweet, fancied up toast topped with fromage blanc, olive oil, pistachios, and plenty of flaky salt and pepper. I met Terry, the founder of Urban Bee SF, at...
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Triple Chocolate Layer Pie with a Hazelnut-Cocoa Crust {gluten-free}
Four kinds of chocolate – cocoa, bittersweet, milk, and white – make a super creamy filling all nestled in a cookie-like hazelnut flour crust and topped with whipped mascarpone swirled with more...
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Roasted Beet & Carrot Lentil Salad with Feta, Yogurt & Dill
Warm lentils and roasted spring vegetables get a tangy boost from herbaceous yogurt sauce, briny feta, and crunchy almonds in this protein-rich roasted beet & carrot lentil salad. Adapted from...
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Golden Vegetable Chickpea Minestrone with Lemon Parsley Oil
A medley of fall vegetables, loads of parmesan, and bright lemon parsley oil make this cozy golden vegetable chickpea minestrone sing. This post was created in collaboration with La Brea Bakery. In...
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