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Illyanna Maisonet’s Spring Bean Salad

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...

Puerto Rican-Style Baked Beans Recipe from Illyanna Maisonet

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...

An Easy, Healthy Recipe for Chicken Cacciatore from Kroll’s Korner

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...

Blueberry Ricotta Cake with Lemon & Blueberry Compote

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...

Perfectly Easy Cling Peach Hand Pies

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:...

Casa Adela-Inspired Roasted Chicken from Illyanna Maisonet

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...

What Is Ag Day? Learn All About This National Holiday

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,...

Olive Oil + Walnut Brownies from Cooking à la Heart

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...

Artichokes: California’s State Vegetable with Kyle Hagerty

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...

How to “Style” California Sauvignon Blanc, the LBD of Grapes

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... ...

Mandarin, Fennel, and Burrata Salad – Vy Tran, Beyond Sweet & Savory

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...

Melon Tajin Paletas – Daniela Gerson, Waves in the Kitchen

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...

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