Broccoli, Tangerine and Yogurt Salad

The Cheap$kate Chef's latest healthy recipe has it all: nutritious veggies, sweet and tangy  fruit, crunchy nuts, pungent dried fruit a...

BACKYARD FIGS WITH GREEK YOGURT, MARCONA ALMONDS + HONEY

I went swimming with my mom on Sunday morning. (Well, technically it wasn't exactly swimming, but I did submerge myself in the Pacific a...

A SALAD FOR THE EDIBLE SCHOOLYARD {+ my little video on how to supreme an orange}

Alice Waters' original Edible Schoolyard is a five minute walk from our house. For years, we've taken early evening strolls through ...

BAKED APPLES WITH HAZELNUTS, MAPLE CREAM + CREME FRAICHE

Last month I decided to say no to refined sugar for the time being, just to give my belly a break. I LOVE sweet treats and tend to go a litt...

SORREL PESTO WITH MARCONA ALMONDS

Have you made a New Year's resolution? This may sound dorky.... but every January I aim for one big theme for the year. I started this ...

AUTUMN BREAKFAST PORRIDGE

For me, fall feels official after we've had our first fire in the fireplace. I love long summer days, but sitting around with friends, c...

ARUGULA SALAD WITH MARCONA ALMONDS, AVOCADO + FENNEL SLIVERS

What do you make yourself for lunch? I make some variation on this salad for my own lunch at least once a week, and it always makes me hap...

WALNUT CAKE

Have you guys been reading about Rene Redzepi and his inspiring restaurant Noma? I was wowed by his enviable foraging and thoughtful approac...

CHOCOLATE BARK WITH CARAMELIZED MARCONA ALMONDS

Wow! Is it just me or are the holidays gaining on us like a freight train? I am still in denial and keep casually telling myself there mu...

TOASTED PISTACHIO PESTO

My belly is still recovering from overindulging in a delicious Thanksgiving feast. How about yours? Every year I am shocked to be hungry i...

TEA + COOKIES

I don't want to get too heavy on you, though I have to admit, this is an intense week. One of my favorite people on this planet is get...

SPICY QUINOA WITH TANGERINES, PISTACHIOS, AND HERB PUREE

Here in Bali, we've been buying these tangerines for months now and I still am awed every time I cut one open - the contrast of the ul...

RASPBERRY TEA CAKES

All over New Zealand and Australia, we encountered delicious pastries called Friands, a descendant of the French financier. I found a rec...

SNOWY ALMOND COOKIES

These cookies are simple, chewy, and good! They are made without flour - the ground almonds give rich flavor and even add a little heal...

Caramelized Rosemary Walnuts

Sticky, salty, spicy, sweet walnuts. I hate buying packaged snacks, yet I take that easy path more than I'd like to admit. Even with ...

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

After all that hard working shucking fava beans for my last recipe, we deserve a quick and easy cooking project. Well here it is. I wish ...

Braised Halibut with Pistachios and Preserved Lemons

One evening I was busy with kid activities (homework, baths, art projects etc) and P was in charge of dinner. I expected a simple week...