Ever stared at a veggie tray at a party and thought, "This could be so much more?" Same. That's where crudite comes in. Crudite—that chic French word that sounds like something out of a culinary...

Let’s get real for a second. Have you ever gone to a dinner party and the side dish steals the show? Yep—that’s exactly what these Hasselback potatoes will do. Thin slices, golden brown edges,...

You know that moment when you're standing in the grocery store, staring down the wall of leafy green options, wondering what on earth to toss into your cart for dinner? Yeah—been there. That’s...

Alright, Golden State—happy birthday to you! You’ve been showing off for 175 years now, and honestly? You’ve earned every single one of those candles. From the waves of Big Sur to the vines of...

Elegance meets ease in this iconic Mixed Berry Romanoff recipe. Think berries and whipped cream, but an elevated edition with a tangy twist of sour cream and a sophisticated splash of Brandy....

Ever had a smoothie that feels like it hit the reset button on your entire day? That’s what the "Big Sur Blue" blueberry smoothie from Hidden Kitchen in Cayucos does—and we’re not being...

Crisp and refreshing, sweet and salted, creamy and crunchy, spicy and cool. All of the flavor hits combined in one simple scoop and serve salad. This Avocado Cucumber Melon Salad is the ultimate...

Alright, let’s just get one thing straight: this is not your average chicken dinner. It’s a honey mustard chicken glow-up with a sweet-savory twist that hinges on one star ingredient—ripe...

California Blueberries are in their peak season from April through June, bursting with sweet-tart flavor and backed by the sunshine of the Golden State. Whether baked, blended, steeped, or spooned,...

Ever taken one bite of something so good, so jam-packed with flavor and nostalgia, that your brain immediately screams: “I want to eat this every single day!” That’s exactly what happened the...

Let’s get one thing straight: when the weather warms up, nobody wants to crank the oven. You want something light, bright, and bursting with flavor—enter our simple spring salad. It’s not just...

It’s peak cantaloupe season in California, and that means one thing: fresh, locally grown, world-class melons are flooding markets, farm stands, and hopefully—your kitchen. Let me...