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Protein Banana Muffins

Hello from the Bay Area friends! We have made the pilgrimage up to the Bay Area to introduce the newest addition to our friends and family who live up here. Many have already met her but it never ceases…
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Poblano Turkey Skillet

It’s summertime, which means poblanos are in season! And as always, I throw a few in my grocery basket each week even if I don’t have a recipe in mind for them. I like to stuff them with ground…
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Asparagus with Whipped Ricotta & Honey

It’s grilling season friends! And that means as many backyard hangs as possible. It also means leaning into simple meats and vegetables with delicious dips and sauces to up the ante. I love not having to reinvent the wheel…
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Crockpot Short Rib Hash

Post-partum can really do wild things to your body. While life is much more restrictive when pregnant, you are building life. It’s wonderful and inspiring and you literally glow. Post-partum is the ugly step-sister. You’re tired and have extra…
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Crispy Baked Brussel Sprouts

Well I can report that a 5 ½ hour road trip with two kids under 18 months is do-able! And an act of pure willpower. Nick and I ventured up the coast this weekend to celebrate a family engagement…
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TJ’s Vegan Dill Potato Gratin

In honor of my in-laws coming down for a weekend of LA adventures, walks, delicious meals, and of course, the list of honey-do’s we’ve been building up around the house for the last few weeks, I am sharing a…
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Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Please forgive me for these photos. I am still working on making my dishes look aesthetically pleasing. A difficult task if you are not cooking meals in the middle of the day with time to let it cool completely…
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Quickie One Pan Pork Noodles

And just like that… we are back! Apologies once again for the unexpected and sudden stop in emails from SCE headquarters. I think my last post may have been in February? Now it is May. WOW. I blame our…
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Caesar Salad Smash Tacos

If you have tried my Bahn Mi Smash Tacos, then you know how amazing the viral smash taco trend can be. It’s a taco but it’s a different flavor profile than your usual Latino cuisine. I will admit I …
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Irish Taco Bowls

Forgive me if I have already said this – my brain is quickly disintegrating in the final weeks of pregnancy – but this time around I have had the (dis)pleasure of experiencing food aversions and cravings. With Koa, I…