This smashed cauliflower sandwich bring back memories. Back in my restaurant days, for the longest time the restaurant had made its mark serving just two meals a day. Breakfast and lunch. It was perfect for a vegetarian place since so many dishes for those two meals can naturally be vegetarian and no one thinks twice.…
This creamy cilantro dressing has parmesan and is always a team favorite on our studio lunch days. That what makes our salad bar special! We keep getting requests from all the creative teams we work with for our creamy cilantro dressing. Previously it was all about our homemade caesar salad dressing and to fulfill another…
Is it a creamy avocado dip or dressing? It can actually be both deepening on how big your avocado is! Frustrations in the kitchen aren’t new to us. Struggling is learning and of course, a test of patience. If there’s a recipe we kept fighting, this was the one but when we realized we needed…
Our orange chicken recipe is incredibly delicious, using fresh orange juice for maximum flavor and freshness. Over 15 years ago we planted a little Washington naval orange tree. We always hope for the best for our new fruit trees and wanting them to adjust to our climate and hopefully, grow to be healthy and lush.…
This refreshing and super fresh watermelon salad recipe is perfect for Summer and all your warm weather feasts. Do you have friends or family that have an aversion to mint? We know of a few and it’s always a good reminder to have alternative herbs on-hand for those last minute emergency changes. With Summer at…
Here’s our collection of juicy peach recipes for Summer! We just can’t get enough of great Summer peaches. Luscious, juicy and drippy sweet stone fruit in any shape or form is one of the most special treats of the season. Our yearly Summer highlights include taking time to drive to different roadside fruit stands. Visiting different…
If you love sauces, particularly ones with a kick of sweet and spice you’re going to love Korean Gochujang sauce. It’s a savory, sweet and spicy sauce that is a staple in Korean cuisine and a popular table top condiment. Gochujang sauce is a rich red chili sauce condiment that can be used on anything…
If you’ve never had Mexican street corn before, you’re in for a real treat. Here’s our party bowl version and it’s absolutely delicious. The warmer weather has arrived and so has everything else that pairs with it: Summer grilling, potlucks, parties and lots and lots of sweet corn for Mexican street corn. Few foods say…
A while back, we were lamenting about how overly sweet and artificial some bottled teriyaki sauces were. With the exception of one that we liked on our teriyaki burgers, most were too sugary and processed tasting. With the grilling season underway, we wanted some teriyaki variety to our bbq menu and it was always a struggle…
Our homemade caesar salad dressing is quick, simple and delicious for your next salad bar! Team lunch is always mandatory when we’re working at the studio. It’s the 30 minutes that everyone one-set can walk away from focusing on all the food details and get to chill with a big lunch spread. When other food…
Garlic Parmesan Salmon is a fantastic way to cook salmon for a quick and easy dinner in under 30 minutes. We’ve been hosting quite a few “Happy Hour” gathering at our house lately. Reason is because a combination of a few things: we love gatherings, cooking and hanging out with cool people. We feel super lucky to…
Hi Friends, hope your Spring is going well and your weather is warming up! We’ve been busy on our end over here with so many client projects that’s had 2017 speed by like a lightning. We thought it’d be fun to share some of our latest work with you guys that we’ve been super proud…
I’m excited to share my personal recipe for Vietnamese fish sauce dip that my even Mom approves of! I may be Vietnamese, but I’m no expert in Vietnamese food, nor have I ever met a true Vietnamese food expert. Every time I get together with elder Vietnamese cooks who have traveled through different parts of…
Weekend breakfasts are always a favorite occasion because we can take our time to enjoy the morning. It’s also the time of the week that’s most leisurely for us with plenty of time to bake in the morning. Settling down with our cappuccino or espresso and some poached eggs is a fantastic breakfast. Sometimes we…
Butternut squash and cauliflower curry is a favorite comfort food that’s simple, light and can be made vegetarian. Another Spring is upon us and we’re still enjoying some cooler evenings. We’re enjoying this cool weather, but we’re super spoiled here in Southern California. Our moderate climate and 2.5 seasons allows us to surf and grow vegetables…
Our popular deviled egg bar is a hit when it comes to brunch, Mothers Day or Easter. Cutomizing your own deviled eggs is super fun. Maybe it’s the weather changes or all the new blooms in the garden, but it definitely feels like brunch season for us. Brunch is great anytime of year, but when…
Hope you enjoy our Shrimp Scampi Recipe with Homemade Fresh Pasta because it’s going to be a favorite dinner for you like it is for us! Cheers. It started over 21 years ago, our fresh pasta obsession. For us, making and eating homemade pasta is soul warming comfort. Remembering way-back-when into our first forays into…
It’s always this time of year that we’re flooded with gorgeous citrus and we’re scrambling to figure out how to cook with it all. And of course, we’re always finding new ways to squeeze them into our refreshing cocktails. This season has been exceptionally fabulous because we’re finally heading out of a drought and the…
It’s almost that time of year again that we all get together, eat, drink and celebrate football. The Big Game on Sunday isn’t just for football fans, as we easily realize when we think about our eclectic group of friends. Some come for the football and are ready to root for their favorite team. Most arrive hungry and ready…
It’s raining outside and all this hydration is such a welcome treat. Looks like we’re finally out of the drought but won’t take anything for granted. The rain has been pretty relentless for the past few weeks and though everyone is trying to stay out of it as much as possible, or at least heading…
