A Genius Holiday Party Menu for When You Don’t Have Time to Cook
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Recipes
Dinner
Cast Iron Pizza Two Ways
Recipe from Just Married by Caroline Chambers with permission by Chronicle Books, 2018. “Our most romantic at-home date nights are the ones when we’re both in the kitchen, glasses of wine in hand, making a meal together. These cast iron pizzas are not only delicious, but also so much fun to make side by side.” […]
Sesame Soy Tuna Poke Bowls
Recipe from Just Married by Caroline Chambers with permission by Chronicle Books, 2018. “George and I honeymooned in Kauai and Maui, so poke has a very special place in our hearts. Poke is essentially raw fish diced and tossed with different sauces, traditionally soy sauce–based. After a morning of hiking or surfing, we found our […]
Shells with Creamy Tomato Sauce
Recipe from Just Married by Caroline Chambers with permission by Chronicle Books, 2018. “Only four ingredients in this creamy tomato sauce are ones you might not regularly keep on hand, and it requires only about five minutes of active cooking time. The olive oil and pasta water emulsifies with the tomatoes, making the sauce smooth […]
Shawarma-Marinated Chicken Thighs with Herb Salad and Lemons
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The Curry Butternut Squash Soup We’re All Making This Week
Fall vibes on fleek.
This One Ingredient from Trader Joe’s Is the Secret Behind my Favorite Salad
Put it on your grocery list, STAT.
Autumn Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
S.P lovers, unite.
Whole 30 Spring Roll Bowl by the Defined Dish
Every year, the beginning of September feels like a welcomed fresh new start, and a complete out-of-breath whirlwind all at the same time. Not surprisingly, this September is no different. We have been busy bees at the #CSBungalow with so many exciting projects that we can’t wait to share with you guys these next few […]
These Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats Make Weeknight Cooking a Breeze
Anyone who enjoys food and cooking knows that summer offers the finest ingredients. Maybe I’m just biased towards summer in general, (sun and water baby for life), but I love how all the colorful fruits, veggies, and herbs come together to make any dish packed with fresh, unique flavors throughout these warmer months. With Fall […]
Deana Saukam’s Kuy Teav
“Growing up, my mother would make this dish every weekend for us at home,” says food and travel writer Deana Saukam. “This is a traditional Cambodian noodle soup and different variations are eaten throughout the country. My recipe is derived from a version that I learned in the countryside of Cambodia, outside Siem Reap. I made […]
You Won’t Believe How Easy This Shakshuka Pizza Is
It’s no secret that I’m the cooking novice of the CS Team. What the rest of the team doesn’t know is that I’ve been secretly upping my game in the kitchen with Plated for a few months. It’s a personalized subscription meal service that allows even beginners like me to cook restaurant-worthy meals at home […]
Your Guide to Grilling Perfect Steaks Every Time
Adam spills his secrets.
Grilled Octopus with Almond, Pepper & Raisin Chutney
I’m obsessed with grilled octopus and whenever I see it on a restaurant menu, I have to order it. But I’d always been a little intimidated to make it at home, until I read my friend Gaby’s recipe for octopus tacos in her genius new cookbook, and decided to try it myself. I couldn’t believe […]
Summer Spaghetti with Tomatoes, Burrata, & Basil
If there’s one culinary lesson I learned from our trip to Tuscany, it’s that the simplest dishes are often the best. Of course, when you’re working with a tiny ingredient list, a recipe is only as good as the quality of those ingredients, so the time to make this spaghetti dinner is when tomatoes are practically […]
Roasted Cauliflower & White Bean Soup with Rosemary
It’s officially soup season! Okay, admittedly it’s been soup season at our house since the minute the temperatures dipped below 75 degrees in Austin, but I’m still really excited about it. How do I love this soup? Let me count the ways. First, it’s loaded with white beans and hearty vegetables that make it quite possibly the most […]
Sheet Pan Roasted Chili-Orange Salmon with Garlic & Green Veggies
Does anyone else feel like these early fall weeks are possibly the most insane time of year? It seems like work, travel, social stuff, and kids activities all conspire with each other to happen at the exact same time in October, and in years past I’ve definitely allowed myself to become overwhelmed and just hope that […]
Mango & Coconut Soba Noodle Salad
I’ve made some version of this soba noodle and mango salad for the past few summers and, without fail, people go nuts over it. Full of thai flavors like lime, peanuts and a profusion of herbs, it’s really the crunchy coconut throughout the salad that takes it over the top and makes people stop and say, […]
Easy Caprese Pesto Penne
Have you ever tasted a new ingredient and thought, “Now this is a game-changer”? I can remember a few times in my life: Maldon sea salt, really good dark chocolate, European butter, and most of all, six years ago when we were on our honeymoon in Italy and I tasted buffalo mozzarella for the first time. Previously, I’d had […]
Sweet Potato, Avocado & Quinoa Bowl
If I’m eating lunch at my desk, most days it looks something like this: a healthy grain like quinoa or farro leftover from last night’s dinner, plus whatever cooked veggies I have on hand, some raw greens and usually some chopped up avocado because, let’s face it: avocado makes everything better. A sprinkle of herbs, […]