We made this at  New School of Cooking,  and I was immediately impressed with how good it was.  Zucchini had never blown me away before, but I’m not gonna lie this recipe has been a major game-changer.  Every time I make it for a group, people go nuts and it’s now one of our weekly veggie dishes. It’s even better if you have a spouse who loves to grill, but even if you don’t have a standard grill you can use a grill...

I still remember the first kale salad I ever had.  I loved it.  It was in 2009 at Gjelina, a restaurant I used to work at in Venice, CA.  I ordered it after every shift.  I couldn’t believe how much I loved kale.  I ended up actually craving the superfood daily. Years later, organic kale salads have become a staple in my home, and I eat one almost every single day.  But people always tell me they don’t know how to make it taste...

Well…the holidays are here again!  My family is coming in town for Thanksgiving, and they’re all staying with us.  Oh, and did I mention we have a one bedroom, one bathroom apartment with a narrow kitchen?  I know… you think I’m crazy, but thank God they’re awesome people & we cherish the inevitable craziness that will be.  I seriously cannot wait till they get here. I’m also cooking Thanksgiving...

Some of you may know,  I’ve had the pleasure of taking cooking classes at the New School of Cooking in Culver City.  I have to give a shout out to my girl, Lindsay of Week Night Bite, for introducing me to this paradise for foodies. It has become such a joy to learn, cook and eat there!  And one of the best parts, besides getting to eat like a queen, are the numerous, incredible recipes I get to take home. Following recipes has never...

This is a very sentimental recipe. My husband made this for me on our very first Valentine’s Day together. He got the recipe from a friend, and I was immediately impressed. I mean–a man who cooks?!? Woohoo! I just doctored it up a little and put my own spin on it (here’s a picture of the entire meal from 2007 when he was just my boyfriend–no wonder I fell for him )! 1 C. dried orzo pasta 1 can black beans-rinsed ½ can of...