We’re nearing the end of summer. I mean, I know we’ve officially hit fall, but here in L.A. County, it still feels like we’re in the middle of summer. As a matter of fact, we’re about to be hit with another heat wave. I hate the heat. I can’t stand taking a shower and needing… Continue reading Herbed Stuffed Squash Blossoms
Author: Jennifer
Apples & Honey Mustard Chicken
While it may not feel like it here on the West Coast, believe it or not, we’ve hit fall season. Apples and citrus are starting to line produce shelves and pumpkin spice seems to be everywhere. Once those flavors start showing up, that can only mean one thing: Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur aren’t far… Continue reading Apples & Honey Mustard Chicken
Peach Chicken in a White Wine Sauce with Mozzarella
Today is Wednesday, which means yesterday was Tuesday. And these days Tuesday is my favorite day of the week. I look forward to Tuesday every week because that’s the day I drop the kids at camp (or school whenever the hell that happens) and go to the farmer’s market. Farmer’s Market I love going to… Continue reading Peach Chicken in a White Wine Sauce with Mozzarella
Peach Bruschetta
When it comes to fresh produce, there’s no question that summer is my favorite time of year. From May through September some of the best fruit of the year is available. If you love cherries, plums, apricots and peaches, now is the time to hit your local farmers market. While I love all these stone… Continue reading Peach Bruschetta
Gin and Sin
Since the beaches reopened, my family and I have spent a lot of time there. It’s so nice to be outside and play in the cool water. We’ve built sand castles, swam, body surfed and boogie boarded. It’s been wonderful! It almost feels like a normal summer. All this beach time makes me think of… Continue reading Gin and Sin
Grilled Salmon with Lemon Relish
When staying at home merges with 80 degree heat and no air conditioning, one thing happens for me in regards to cooking: I move my kitchen outside. That’s right, warm weather means it’s time to fire up my grill. I love my grill! I’ll grill anything from meat or fish to fruits and vegetables. I’ve… Continue reading Grilled Salmon with Lemon Relish
Grilled Chicken Piccata
Now that summer has officially hit, I’m outside a lot more. See, we’re currently in a rental house because our actual house is undergoing a remodel. Being in a rental means I’m in a smaller kitchen with one oven that doesn’t have a hood or fan and no air conditioning and no insulation. It’s like… Continue reading Grilled Chicken Piccata
Blood Hound Cocktail
Over the past couple weeks there has been an incredible movement all over the internet focusing on Black creatives. In the wake of the death of George Floyd, writers, chefs, painters, distributors, influencers and mixologists have come together to magnify the voices of People of Color. In that time, I’ve discovered some amazing accounts and… Continue reading Blood Hound Cocktail
Cherry Apricot Cake
With everything going on in the world the past few months, it’s impossible not to want to crawl into a hole and disappear. I didn’t post any recipes last week because I didn’t feel it was appropriate to write about food when the world was on fire. So, while I didn’t post anything, I did… Continue reading Cherry Apricot Cake
Shrimp Saganaki
If you’ve been following this blog, you know that I do all sorts of recipes from all over. Some I’ve created on my own, while others come from magazines, cookbooks and blogs. Usually it’s a recipe I’ve come across on Instagram or found in a cookbook from a book signing. I pick the recipes based… Continue reading Shrimp Saganaki
Orange Fizz
Brunch is always a big deal for Mother’s Day. Even this year, when no one’s venturing out to restaurants, we’re still ordering in and making a big deal out of the holiday. And we should! Mom’s a big deal. She’s there morning, noon and night. She’s that shoulder to cry on, that ear to bend… Continue reading Orange Fizz