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    Newest Recipes

    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!

    • Smashed Red Potatoes with Roasted Garlic and Rosemary
    • Soft Scrambled Eggs with Crème Fraîche and Chive
    • Marinated Roasted Peppers
    • Pork and Crispy Rice Salad
    • Slow-Roasted Eggplant Ragù with Goat Cheese and Basil
    • Spicy Pomodoro Pasta with Whipped Ricotta

    Most Popular Recipes

    Check out what’s trending! These are Craving California’s most popular recipes from cozy, comforting pasta dishes to quick and easy sheet pan tacos!

    • Sheet Pan Chicken Tacos Al Pastor
    • Oven-Roasted Garlic Confit
    • Steamed Clams with White Wine, Garlic and Butter
    • Udon Noodle Stir Fry

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    About Leigh

    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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    Soups, Stews and Curries

    Keep warm all season with these satisfying soups, stews and curries. Fall soups are fantastic heat and eat meals—simply make a double batch and freeze half for a rainy day!

    • Tomato and White Bean Soup with Sausage, Swiss Chard and Parmesan Broth
    • Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup
    • Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup (Dairy-Free)
    • Coconut Milk-Braised Chicken with Harissa and Lime

    Quick and Easy Dinners

    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.

    • Bucatini with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
    • Creamy Calabrian Chili Bolognese
    • 20+ Wholesome, Low-Effort Dinners to Kick Off the New Year!
    • Roasted Turkey Breast with Garlic Herb Butter

    Sheet Pan Dinners

    Spend more time with your loved ones and less time watching the sauté pan with these game-changing sheet pan dinners. You won’t believe how simple a delicious meal can be. 

    • Sheet Pan Honey-Soy Sticky Chicken
    • Sheet Pan Greek Chicken Meatballs with Crispy Potatoes and Garlic-Feta Yogurt
    • Prosciutto Wrapped Halibut with Slow-Roasted Tomatoes
    • Sheet Pan Roasted Sausage with Broccolini, Feta, and Crunchy Chili Oil

    Recently Updated

    • Root Vegetable Mash with Caramelized Leeks
    • Pommes Purée–Iconic French Mashed Potatoes
    • Brioche Breakfast Toast with Bacon, Egg, and Chipotle Aioli
    • Eggs en Cocotte (Baked Eggs)

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    Welcome to Craving California!

    I'm so glad you're here. My name is Leigh and this is my food blog where I share California inspired recipes and tons of tips and tricks for better home cooking!

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    What's for Dinner:

    • Short Rib Ragù with Pappardelle
    • The Perfect Fall Pasta with Delicata Squash, Pancetta, and Goat Cheese
    • Parchment Baked Cod with Chorizo + Tomatoes
    • The Best Turkey Bolognese
    A platter of snap pea salad. Title: "spring things" "snap pea salad"

    Winner Winner Chicken (and Turkey) Dinner:

    • Mexican Grilled Chicken Marinade–Perfect for Tacos, Fajitas, Burritos and More!
    • Jalapeño-Cheddar Chicken Smash Burgers
    • Yogurt Marinated Chicken with Harissa and Garlic
    • Spring Chicken and Dumplings

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