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Celebrate seasonal produce with this Spring Bean Salad from our friend Illyanna Maisonet. The combination of pinto beans, asparagus and cucumber is unexpected but incredibly...
Our friend Illyanna Maisonet puts her signature Puerto-Rican spin on the traditional baked beans recipe. What makes it Puerto Rican? Sofrito - a mix of onion, garlic, bell pepper, cilantro and...
Homemade Chicken Cacciatore, on a weeknight? You betcha! Our friend Tawnie's recipe calls for a few short minutes of prep and then lets the Instant Pot do the rest! Tawnie Graham is the...
This Blueberry Ricotta Cake with Lemon & Blueberry Compote from our friend Alycia of Grace Rising Media is the perfect spring cake. From Alycia: We’re in the kitchen in partnership with...
We're obsessed with our friend Alycia's Cling Peach Hand Pies. It's a good thing cling peaches are always in season, because you'll want to enjoy these beauties all year long! From Alycia:...
We've admired Illyanna Maisonet from afar for quite some time. After all, she's pretty incredible. Her cookbook, Diasporican, isn't just a collection of recipes. It tells the story of the Puerto...
Around here, we celebrate agriculture every day, but did you know that there is an entire day dedicated to ag? Say hello to Ag Day. While those in agriculture know National Ag Day well,...
February is American Heart Month and we can think of no better way to celebrate than with these Olive Oil + Walnut Brownies from our friend Amy Myrdal Miller. She co-authored a new cookbook called...
Fun fact: the artichoke is California's state vegetable! Our friend Kyle Hagerty of Urban Farmstead is especially fond of California Grown artichokes - not just because they're delicious, but also...
Curious about what to pair with California Sauvignon Blanc? We asked our friend Amanda McCrossin, of SommVivant to share a bit more about this classic California wine. From Amanda... ...
This refreshing Mandarin, Fennel, and Burrata Salad from our friend Vy Tran of Beyond Sweet and Savory packs tons of flavor. All the ingredients play well together and every bite is loaded with...
These refreshing and very easy-to-make Melon and Tajin Paletas by our friend Daniela Gerson of Waves in the Kitchen are studded with coconut chunks and topped with a hint of spice! From...