So, a lot of people think of Southern California and think all we eat are smoothies, juices, and salads. These days there's much more going on in SoCal when it comes to food but, it's true, we'll always go for a good smoothie. One of my favorite places to get a smoothie is at Backyard Bowls where everything is fresh and flavorful but never too sweet. I like the Tropical Ginger Smoothie so much that I decided to make my own version here!
An easy recipe for a classic Italian frittata loaded with golden onions, sauteed zucchini, ricotta, mint, and basil!
This is the essential recipe for making classic tomato sauce from scratch. Just five ingredients—garlic, chile, basil, tomatoes, and olive oil—and a little technique are all that's required.
Say hello to the ultimate Spring brunch recipe! It's make ahead, easy, and a total showstopper.
This is an easier and healthier version of the traditional Oaxacan recipe for Black Bean-Smothered Enchilasdas konwn as Enfrijoladas.
It's hard to get more classic than this healthy, easy take on Tuscan ribollita soup. Made with day-old bread and loads of vegetables it's the ultimate in healthy comfort food!
Sometimes we like to mix it up and go high-low around here, like, say, a pinkies-out cocktail party with artisanal cocktails with one of our favorite snacks, popcorn. But then we dress up our popcorn a bit, not too much, like say with sweet-salty kettle flavors and tropical toasted coconut, so it's super easy going but still impressive.
Look, sickness happens. And it always seems even more so around the holidays. Some swear by garlic toast, others by gargling salt water, but we're obsessed with electrolyte waters. This recipe is one of the simplest electrolyte waters made with coconut, citrus, and maple syrup.
A filling and healthy salad recipe with flavors reminiscent of Italy, we love making this salad with high quality oil-packed tuna because it makes the dish!
We’ve taken to making this when we need a snack for the airport because we can never have enough travel-friendly recipes.
One of the most quintessential comfort foods in all of Mexican cooking has to be frijoles de olla or pot-simmered beans. Here is our take on how to make a healthy, easy version of this classic recipe.
If your go to packaged oatmeal is Apple Cinnamon, this recipe is for you. It takes just a few more minutes than the package but is way less sweet, healthier, and, to be honest, tastes better too!
