Watermelon Salad with Balsamic Syrup

We are sweatin' to the 90s over here in southern California, and I'm not talking about an aerobic dance party with yours truly nailing every lyric to the Backstreet Boys' "I…

• 30 Minutes

Greek Orzo Salad

Everyone needs a go-to pasta salad recipe that covers all the necessary bases: It can be whipped up in minutes. It can be enjoyed hot, cold or at room temp. It ca…

• 25 Minutes

Fish Taco Salad with Avocado Dressing

I’m a born-and-raised California girl, so when it comes to coastal cuisine, one thing is certain: We know a thing or two about fish tacos! Whether you like them broiled, b…

• 30 Minutes
• Healthy

The Best Picnic Food Recipes

Ready to dine al fresco? Celebrate the great outdoors with the best picnic food recipes, including pasta salads, quick-fix dips, savory snacks, tomato-topped tarts and more cr…

Spanish Tortilla with Tomato Salad

I called Seville, Spain home for six months when I was in college. It was a whirlwind study abroad experience that was a whole lot of traveling/eating/exploring with a small…

• 30 Minutes
• Easy

Pea Pesto Pasta Salad

Pesto has taken on many a form around these parts, featuring every ingredient from asparagus and sun-dried tomatoes to pistachios and basil. But now that spring has sprung…

• 30 Minutes
• Easy

Video: The Fastest Way to Shuck Corn

Nothing says "summer" quite like corn on the cob. While the flavor is hard to beat, the time and effort it takes to shuck corn leaves much to be desired. With this simple tric…

• Healthy
• Video

Video: 3 Ways to Make Zucchini Noodles without a Spiralizer

Calling all zucchini noodle enthusiasts! Tune in to discover three quick and easy ways to make zucchini noodles without a spiralizer. Ready to put your skills to the test? …

• Healthy
• Video

Easy Homemade Root Beer Barbecue Sauce

Homemade barbecue sauce has been high atop my list of culinary creations to master. But it took a little nudging from a roadside eatery in Los Angeles to inspire a 20-minu…

• 20 Minutes

Baked Parmesan Garlic Pizza Dough Croutons

Pizza dough has taken on many a shape around here, from Cheesy Chicken Pizza Pockets and Pepperoni Pizza Bites to Bruschetta Pizza and Cinnamon Rolls. Croutons, you're up …

• 25 Minutes