I always used to think that rack of lamb was one of those super difficult to make recipes that should only be left for swanky restaurants…until I finally made one myself! At the start of the Covid-19 quarantine here in California, meat suddenly disappeared off of the shelves. Or at […]
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Green Goddess Kale Salad With Grapefruit and Candied Walnuts
Okay so hopefully the fact that the word KALE in the title didn’t frighten you away, because this salad is legit! Green goddess dressing is my favorite condiment for spring and summer as it’s packed full of fresh herb flavors. I had originally tweaked the dressing in an effort to […]
Cucumber and Avocado Salad
Cucumbers are one of my favorite refreshing foods for hot days. Combine that with avocados, one of the most quintessential summer fruits, and you have the building blocs for one amazing salad! Here, we take advantage of and pull out all the flavorful juices in the cucumbers with a little […]
Pasta with Sundried Tomatoes, Peas, and Parmesan Cream Sauce
I don’t know about you, but after a long day on the trail, I crave some serious carbs. Pasta is nice in the sense that it is shelf stable, but sauces can be a little tricky, especially if you want to incorporate protein. I was looking for something that not […]
Grilled Pork Chops With Fennel Hash
Fennel is one of my favorite things to work with – sliced thin and eaten raw or slowly braised, it has a wonderful sweetness with a delicate hint of anise. A few of you may curl your nose as you are not a fan of fennel seeds (found in Italian […]
The Best Breakfast Smoothie Ever!
Okay, so maybe the title of this is a little loaded as a lot of people have their own secret recipe, but I like this for the bright and clean flavors and a little kick of ginger to get you going in the morning! Over the years, I’ve done a […]
Salsa Verde
Salsa verde is one of my favorite sides/condiments, but I always had the impression that it was difficult to make. That was until a good friend of mine corrected this myth and taught me how to make this delicious masterpiece. If you don’t have a grill to roast all the […]