This all-in-one chicken pad Thai recipe will satisfy your pad Thai noodle craving while delivering plenty of protein and fresh produce. Fresh California Avocados are in peak season March through September, making this the perfect light dinner to enjoy during warmer months or any...

Avocado toast may be the quickest and simplest way to get that luscious, creamy avo-fix. And while it may be perfect for breakfast, lunch, and okay maybe even a mid-afternoon snack, a girl needs a little more for dinner. This 5-Ingredient Shrimp and Avocado Stir...

I absolutely love fresh seafood. While I eat it all year long, it’s perfect the perfect springtime protein. Fresh and healthy, it takes swimmingly (if you will) to being grilled, baked, steamed, and everything in-between. Alaska salmon, halibut, shrimp, mussels, scallops–you name it, I’ve got a recipe...

Combine tender shishito peppers with garlic chips My first shishito pepper encounter was more than five years ago at Elements restaurant at Sanctuary. Tender, with a salty, sweet and deep smoky taste. While shishitos were once reserved for fine dining and niche Japanese restaurants, today...

Avocados Shine at Breakfast Sponsored post This casserole showcases the versatility of avocados–baked for breakfast. Whip up this vibrant casserole the next time you’re serving brunch, or bake it the night before to have at the ready for early risers. Each serving provides an excellent source...

I love it when my husband cooks for me, and I especially love his new twists on lovely, mouth-watering salad recipes that I can recreate for you all. His latest dish is this satisfying warm and springy salad of shrimp and mushrooms, plus I...

  Sponsored post Each week I hard-boil a batch of eggs for a weekday morning quick source of high-quality protein for my husband, 3-year-old and myself. Typically I season my quartered egg with olive oil, salt and pepper, and enjoy it with a side of toast...

Sponsored Post March officially kicked off California Avocado season, so I was delighted to share my latest and greatest usage tips with host Destry Jetton on Arizona Midday on NBC12 in Phoenix. Why now is the perfect time to enjoy California Avocados With peak availability March through...

Steam up veggies, fresh halibut in parchment paper   There are very few proteins that I simply bake without first searing or browning. You will usually end up with a lackluster lump of pale meat if you skip this step. Fish prepared en papillote (in paper–parchment),...

Grape expectations for autumn salad Now that tomato season has ended, we need a satisfying substitute for this quintessential salad ingredient. Fortunately, California grape season is in full swing, from late spring through December. I keep grapes on hand for snacking, but with their sweet, juicy pulp and...