I never get tired of salads! Chopped salads, grilled salads, grain-based salads … if ever a city was made for salads, it’s San Diego
Author: Lisa Dearen
Artichoke Dip
I’m definitely the kind of California girl who can skip dinner in favor of an indulgent treat like artichoke dip. In this case, the most amazing artichoke dip you’ve ever tried. I could seriously eat this for lunch and dinner (as long as slipping into a bikini wasn’t on the horizon for a few days). […]
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Waking up on a school day to chocolate chip pancakes is a guaranteed way to get them out of bed with smiles. Luckily, this recipe, from Mark Bittman, makes everyday pancakes a reality. I mix the batter on a weekend while my griddle pan is heating up. By the time the pan is sizzling, the […]
Homemade Tomato Sauce
This buttery tomato sauce, inspired by Marcella Hazan, couldn’t be easier to make, and you most likely have the ingredients in your pantry. You will need a Vitamix or other high-powered blender, so if you don’t already own one, this recipe may be the reason to add one to your cart the next time you’re […]
Artichoke Pesto Crostini
Sometimes a girl just wants to nosh on something savory that pairs perfectly with wine. This artichoke pesto crostini, served on top of thinly sliced rounds of sourdough bread, fits the bill
How to Make Homemade Croutons
Homemade croutons are super easy to make, and even easier if you save stale bits of bread and baguettes in your freezer. And with a savory crunch that’s light and fresh, nothing elevates your Caesar salad faster than homemade croutons
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
Southern Californians take their Mexican food very seriously. Whether we’re talking about fish tacos, spicy margaritas, or breakfast burritos, everyone has their favorite (often “secret”) spot. But there’s one SoCal Mexican dish you can make at home, time and time again, with better-than-restaurant results: chicken tortilla soup
Pasta Salad to Feed A Crowd
Ask any San Diegan if she has air conditioning, and the response is always the same: “No, it’s only hot here a few weeks a year.” Truth be told, I’m a total heat wimp, because my air has been running off and on since February, and there’s no end in sight. Call it global warming […]
Fried Chicken
There’s no food on earth that frying doesn’t make better. Tomatoes? Fry ‘em. Potatoes, why yes, I do love French fries. Fish and chips? You had me at fish