RECIPES

Old school cookbooks never miss! These sesame-crusted chicken tenders came from a community recipe book— shout out to West School and Judi Anders for the recipe — and they were a total hit. Crispy, easy, and perfect for tossing over a salad.

A weeknight favorite: spaghetti squash casserole for two 💛 Light, satisfying, and full of flavor.

Turn a simple box of muffin mix into a seriously delicious coffee cake—just in time for Easter!

A retro dessert that needs to make a comeback—rich fudgy chocolate cake topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Totally worth a try!

These easy oat bars are perfect for springtime snacking or a sweet Easter treat.

One Pan Sausage and Peppers is the perfect weeknight dinner—serve it on its own, over rice, or tucked into crusty Italian bread!

These Quiche Squares are perfect for an easy brunch dish, and don't require an entire carton of eggs!

Easy, fresh, and packed with flavor, this cold soba noodle salad with mango and peanuts is my go-to for a quick dinner or meal-prep lunch.

This one-skillet dinner is a favorite in our kitchen! It has all the best parts of enchiladas—soft tortillas, a flavorful filling, and melty cheese—but with a fraction of the effort.

You can make this salad on a Sunday and it will easily last you until the middle of the week! I love to have it on hand for office lunches or quick dinners with meatballs or chicken.

With so many Pimento Dip recipes out there, this one stands out for its simplicity! Made with easy-to-find ingredients, it’s the perfect crowd-pleaser for all your spring gatherings—Easter, brunches, Mother’s Day, and more!

These Dark Chocolate & Cherry Bars are somewhere in-between a granola bar and a seven layer bar. Feel free experiment with other mix-ins such as chopped nuts, or different dried fruits.

This is a great salad to meal prep because it only gets better in the fridge!

This Pantry Pasta Salad is like the spring twin to my taco casserole. Same flavors — just a little more refreshing. Perfect for dinner and lunch leftovers.

This is the only scone recipe you will ever need. Feel free to customize it with whatever mix-ins you have available.

One of my fiance's favorites, this Pineapple Fried Rice is simple and delicious.

When it comes to weeknight dinners I want something easy to make & clean up without sacrificing on flavor. Sheet Pan Gnocchi fits the bill. Just use whatever veggies you have on hand and feel free to throw in some sliced chicken sausage or frozen meatballs for added protein.

These Greek Potato Wedges are packed with flavor. A fun twist on a classic!

Hands down, Sesame Chicken is my family's favorite takeout dish. This is a great recipe for making it at home.

The easiest One Pot Beef & Broccoli! Tastes just as good as takeout…

This Stuffed Pepper Casserole could not be more perfect for busy weeknights!

These Zesty Ranch Pretzels require less than 5 ingredients and are ready in under 30 minutes!

Calling this one my “Wendy’s Salad” because it’s inspired by my absolute favorite order at Wendy’s : the Spicy Chicken Sandwich!

If there is one chicken salad to rule all chicken salads that is my sister Marcy’s recipe. It’s light on the mayo, heavy on the herbs, and can totally be dressed up with some chopped almonds or red grapes. Make a big batch on a Sunday and enjoy throughout the week

When I found this recipe for California Artichoke Spread from my Grandmother's cookbook collection I knew I had to give it a try. Perfect for game day, and can be made in advance for effortless hosting.

These Baked Stuffed Potatoes are a delicious side dish, but they are also satisfying enough to enjoy the entire meal. Tender potatoes are mixed with sour cream, cheese and chives and then repacked into their crispy skins.

For the average home cook and baker there’s nothing as satisfying as the words, “this is so good, can I get the recipe?” This interaction is made even better when the “recipe” is hardly one at all – like these toffee and almond stuffed brownies, which take a matter of minutes to pull together before baking.

The best brisket recipe! My mom makes this every year on my Dad’s birthday. It’s a family favorite and can be done in the crockpot or oven and serves 6 adults.

This is my sister’s Farro Salad. It is famous in our home and a recipe I make often for bringing to the office throughout the week. I love adding kale for some extra greens.

Punch up your regular pot of chili with this fun trick. It works with any chili, but below is a favorite recipe from a family friend.

Taco Casserole is the perfect cozy weeknight dinner. I like to serve this over tortilla chips, with some fresh guacamole & sour cream.

This Reuben Melt Dip is one of my most popular recipes. It’s perfect for a crowd. Serve with rye toast points or crackers.

Calling all hot spinach dip lovers! You must try these cheesy spinach enchiladas. The recipe is from one of my old Junior League of LA Cookbooks, “Gourmet LA” and has been slightly modified.