This Coconut Basil French Green Lentil Soup is a “warming of the soul” kind of soup, with its subtle flavors of Indian spice.  The fresh basil, cilantro, kale and lime…

These Mexican Style Lime Poblano Roasted Potatoes are flavor-packed and the perfect side dish for any Mexican inspired meal! Growing up In L.A., Robby and I ate more Mexican food…

This Persimmon Ginger Mule is a cocktail delight!  The persimmon and ginger syrup has perfectly balanced flavors with the addition of cinnamon. This cocktail is a take on the classic…

This Roasted Jalapeno Poblano Pesto is a spicy alternate to your classic pesto.  It is packed with flavor from the poblano peppers and the Iberico cheese and has a wonderful…

Move over Starbucks CaliZona has just kicked the PSL up a notch or three! Not just a Happy Halloween Cocktail but a spook-tacular fall/holiday drink for any occasion I love…

This Kale Radish Salad with Roasted Yellow Bell Pepper Chive Pesto Vinaigrette is a vibrant cheerful salad full of flavor and crunchy goodness. Not only am I pesto obsessed but…

 This vibrant Roasted Yellow Bell Pepper Chive Pesto has a very mild roasted flavor from the yellow peppers and a slight spiciness from the chives. There is something about creating a…

This time of year always inspires the cinnamon, clove, apple, pumpkin flavored anything!  I wanted to make a cocktail that tastes like hot apple pie with flavors of the classic old…

This is a heartwarming Vegetable Tomato Basil Stew that is perfect for those soup-eating days.  This hearty stew starts out with fresh tomatoes that are reduced into a flavorful stock.  Then…

This is such a delicious dish with all of its varied textures from the grain, sauce, crunchy basil and almonds! This is a perfect fall side dish.  I like to serve everything separate…