Chicken and Escarole Soup
Here are a few of the recipes I recommend trying over the next few months, whether you’re looking for a slow-roasted dinners like Short Rib Ragú or a seasonal classic like Pork Chops with Apples and Mustard. Don’t miss my favorite hearty soups and stews, warming breakfasts and holiday dishes too!
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I’m Leigh, a formally trained private chef living in Los Angeles, California. I created this food blog to share all my favorite recipes and culinary tips and tricks I’ve learned working for over ten years in the food industry.
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Here’s what’s fresh and new at Craving California! Crowd-pleasing— healthy-ish—breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert recipes to get you inspired in the kitchen!
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Cooking and eating wholesome food is one of the most impactful things we can do for ourselves, our communities, and the planet. These recipes celebrate the beauty of seasonal, local ingredients that are grown and prepared with care. They are a reminder that cooking can be a joyful act of connection – to the earth, to the people we share our meals with, and to ourselves.
Rise and shine with our best breakfast recipes and tips to start your day. Whether you’re looking for a quick on-the-go weekday breakfast or leisurely weekend brunch, green smoothies or decked-out toasts, we’ve got you covered.
On busy nights, it pays to have a few easy dinner ideas up your sleeve. Here are my tried and true recipes for getting dinner on the table in no time.
Need help perfecting your flakey pie crust? Not sure how to make a proper chicken stock? Want to know, once and for all how to make the creamiest, most luxurious scrambled eggs? Find all the answers you’re looking for in one of our dependable, comprehensive how-to guides.
