Like edible souvenirs, these our easy versions of recipes inspired by a trip or a memory of eating on the road so that you can eat like a local even if you never leave home.
Santa Ynez has a downtown that looks like it's a freeze frame from an old Western movie, but then has gems like SY Kitchen. We couldn't stop raving about this Fusilli alla Salsiccia so I recreated it here; but, let's be real, you should travel there to taste for yourself!
It’s no secret we love Hawaii and we travel there as often as we can. But, we can’t always hop a flight at a moment's notice. The next best thing? Cooking these recipes inspired by the islands from classic Hawaiian recipes to modern takes on local flavors.
A little sweet, totally refreshing, and just enough ginger to get you going, this pineapple, carrot, ginger juice is the ideal way to start your mornings.
Some of us are a bit, shall we say, more sentimental than others. And there's nothing like the one-two combo of the end of the year and the holiday season to bring it out.
That ornament that you handmade in kindergarten; the nutcracker your siblings broke (and then superglued together) in 1990-so...
A creative twist on oysters with mignonette sauce made with pomegranate juice, shallots, black pepper, and vinegar. Here it's frozen and scraped for a granita like texture that's a major winner!
Persimmons in dessert are one of the most underappreciated food preparations out there in our opinion. Here we right that wrong by combining ripe Hachiya persimmons with spices and baking it up for a not-too-sweet sophisticated but super simple dessert.
Looking for a healthy-ish appetizer to serve at your holiday party? These radicchio cups loaded with seasonal flavors are and a sweet, bright Maple Lemon Cream are a total winner!
One of our most popular recipes on the whole site is this twist on traditional gnocchi. Made with sweet potatoes instead of white potatoes and topped with a balsamic reduction and brown butter sauce, it's sure to become your go-to fall pasta recipe.
Inspired by the Avignon Les Halles, this savory take on classic French Palmiers made with sundried tomatoes, tapenade, prosciutto, and Parmigiano Reggiano are a taste of Provence.
This French toast is inpsired by a breakfast we had on a trip to Nashville when we fell in love with the Gulch neighborhood and the coffee shop, Barista Parlor. This easy baked French Toast with apples, bacon, and pecans takes minutes to make but is impressive enough to make for a brunch.