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Cutting board with sliced celery, lime and spices.

Five Little Things

Happy Friday! I’m currently on a bus filled with budding thespians, heading to a massive theatre festival in Sacramento. It’s going to be a very musical weekend, my friends! While many might be watching the Winter Olympics (which I love!), I’ll be watching some talented…

Buttermilk Brined Cornish Hens

Cornish hens are so dainty, they immediately feel like a fancy way to serve roast chicken for company. But these Buttermilk Brined Cornish Hens are just as lovely for a weeknight meal. The buttermilk brine infuses flavor and moisture to the hens.

Mandarin Orange Kale Salad

Mandarin Orange Kale Salad with Mandarin Vinaigrette is the lightness we crave in the depths of winter. Each bite bursts with juicy mandarins, crunchy kale, fennel and almonds dressed in a citrus dressing — you will love how this simple and refreshing salad brings balance to the table!

Five Little Things

For someone tiring of the cold, the sneak peek into spring this week came as a very welcome surprise. For the first time in what feels like forever, I felt the warm sun on my back, and I wanted to toss off the boots and…

woman holding white bowl of Winter Farro Salad from Green Chef

In the Kitchen with Green Chef

Love the idea of a meal kit delivery service but still searching for one that serves up certified organic ingredients with bold, global flavors? Join me in the kitchen with Green Chef and find out why they stand out, and what my family loved! This…

star anise, cumin and spices on a cutting board.

Five Little Things

Well my friends, we’re 33 days away from spring. That doesn’t sound so bad, does it? I’ve been living on soups and spices, curries and comfort food this week. And eating lots of egg salad. I think you’ll notice how that’s influenced this week’s Five…

chicken pot pie with a puff pastry crust in a red ramekin.

White Chicken Curry Pot Pie

Simple and fragrant White Chicken Curry Pot Pie with puff pastry lends an Indian twist to classic comfort food. This chicken pot pie with puff pastry is one of many delicious recipes from the cookbook Masala & Meatballs by Asha Shivakumar.

Puto (Filipino Steamed Cakes) in a bamboo steamer lined with banana leaves.

Puto: Filipino Steamed Rice Cakes

Puto: Filipino Steamed Rice Cakes. The varieties of puto are as plentiful as the many regions of the Philippines. Try this easy recipe made with rice flour.

Bowl of ramen with narutomaki, ramen egg, chasu pork.

Five Little Things

It was an extra short week for us — in addition to the MLK holiday, the kids had Tuesday off, so this super short and sweet week made for a busy three days. Plus, I flew back home to NYC for a quick visit, so…

Muffins with mandarin oranges, ginger and dates in a muffin pan.

Mandarin Orange Ginger Date Muffins

Mandarin Orange Ginger Date Muffins are wholesome goodness and like sunny California in a muffin! Mandarin oranges and dates add natural sweetness, making these the perfect pick me up while citrus is in season. This post is brought to you by Wonderful Halos.