Today, I'm turning my kitchen over to Deb from Bowl Me Over  for a recipe swap. A fellow Californian with similar food philosophies, she...

Apple and Tarragon Chicken Salad is one of my favorite uses for leftover roast chicken. I roast a chicken every few weeks, it makes a satisf...

Warmer weather is the all that I need spend more time outdoors, and entertaining is the perfect excuse to create fun drink to share with al...

Springtime is the perfect time to go back to nature and start eating fresher. In many cities, Farmer's Markets are opening as the weath...

Who doesn't like a double dose of chocolate in the mornings? These Double Chocolate Banana Muffins are extra chocolate-y with Ghirardell...

Ever get the craving for a good old fashioned Sloppy Joe, but you don't want to wreck your diet? Looking for a new dinner idea? These Te...

With this easy spice blend, there is no more need to purchase those packets of taco seasoning. My Tex-Mex Spice Blend goes great on taco mea...

  This Chipotle-Garlic Marinade is delicious and so versatile. It is excellent on steak and pork, or use it to liven up your chicken or...

Strawberries and cream rice krispie bars are the ultimate no-bake dessert for Valentine's Day . Not only are there only 5 ingredients, b...

Valentine's day is around the corner, and I asked fans on Facebook whether I should post a recipe for cookies or rice krispies. They cam...

Sticking with game day snack theme, these Spiced Rosemary Candied Almonds are the perfect snack to enjoy with company (or not) while watchin...

The Superbowl is just around the corner, signaling the end of football season and the wait to spring training has begun. Did your team make ...

Welcome to the first edition of Fabulous Friends and Finds Friday! There is nothing better then spending an evening with friends and fa...

Old Man Winter, step aside! While you might be snowed in, iced over, up to your eyeballs in scarves and jackets in the middle of winter, ...

Hash and eggs, pancakes, quiche, my family loves breakfast for dinner. I enjoy making breakfast for dinner more than I like making break...

Here in the Bay Area, we have over 75 Farmer's Markets open to the public throughout the week. That gives locals plenty of opportunities...

When my teenage son came in and saw me topping pizza dough with Sloppy Joe meat, it put a huge grin on his face. He knew it was going to be ...

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, drinks and desserts, cherries are a perfect sweet and tart addition to your summer. Here I have collected up a...

  The local cherry season is something we have come to cherish here in Northern California. For a short while every spring and early sum...

When I think about food, I think of flavor pairings. My recipes can start with one or two ingredients that I want to highlight, and then bra...