The Kitchen

  • Berry Smoothie Bowl

    Berry Smoothie Bowl

    The Kitchen A very colorful breakfast — creamy, berry-bright, and endlessly toppable. Ingredients 1½ cups full-fat…

  • Empanadas

    Empanadas

    The Kitchen Homemade empanadas are a wonderful make-ahead dish — the kids love to help, and…

  • Roast Chicken, Two Dinners

    Roast Chicken, Two Dinners

    The Kitchen One chicken, two dinners. On Friday nights we have a special dinner and game…

  • From a Bag of Oranges

    From a Bag of Oranges

    The Kitchen The life of a bag of oranges from the farm stand. The kids take…

  • Cranberry Galette with Vanilla Whip

    Cranberry Galette with Vanilla Whip

    The Kitchen If you are staying in for Valentine’s Day — as we always do —…

  • Albóndigas

    Albóndigas

    The Kitchen Homemade albóndigas — a mix of my mom’s and my Tía’s recipes. I hope…

  • Beef and Rice Bowl with Carrot Slaw

    Beef and Rice Bowl with Carrot Slaw

    The Kitchen Dinner in less than 20 minutes — a teriyaki beef and rice bowl with…

  • Sourdough Discard Pancakes

    Sourdough Discard Pancakes

    The Kitchen A weekend morning and sourdough discard pancakes are quite the match. Ingredients Dry 1½…

  • Baked Cod with Cherry Tomatoes

    Baked Cod with Cherry Tomatoes

    The Kitchen Baked cod is quick-cooking and makes a lovely weeknight dish — cherry tomatoes, garlic,…

  • Chicken and Rice Bake

    Chicken and Rice Bake

    The Kitchen This chicken and rice bake earned me several Michelin stars from my kids, who…