Elegance on a plate. Endives signal fancy and while this is neither fancy nor fancy to make it sure looks it. It's like buying something at T.J. Maxx and everything thinking it's designer. Let them believe. 

Few things scream breakfast more than fried eggs atop a tortilla. It's the perfect pantry breakfast for a cold winter weekend. 

This two-ingredient soup will transform the way you look at eating healthy. Enjoy the natural creaminess of pureed cauliflower and parsnip with crispy thyme and savory scallops. This dish is the epitome of healthy comfort food.

Who doesn’t love a little taste of an “Everything Bagel” for dinner? It is little this all-in-one-spice can’t do. Pair with a zippy salad composed of heart-healthy spinach, shallots, and sherry (or use any vinegar on hand!). It feels fancy but it’s quicker than toasting a bagel and shmearing with cream cheese, promise.  

The best part about this side is that once you learn the trick you can apply it to any fruit or vegetable that may be in season. You’ll never roast a beet again. That in itself is mind-blowing.

The most wonderful part of this recipe is that it can be as simple or complex as you want.

This year I am honored to be one of the judges for the AOL Lifestyle Food Awards where me and 14 other food bloggers and lifestyle experts rate and rank their favorite new kitchen toys and provide their signature recipe. 

Everyone needs a good meat sauce in his or her back pocket. I know a lot of Italians will have a problem with cream and cheese in this sauce, and it goes just as well without – feel free to differ in your opinion. Like a sweeter sauce? Add 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers (like my Mom!) or 2 diced carrots. My favorite ways to eat this sauce include pasta, M.Y.O.P and best of all – on a crusty loaf of bread.

I'm going to call this the LA version of Avocado Toast - a little more Asian inspired and without the carbs. This is the ideal lunch or dinner for #MeatlessMonday or a great way to fancify leftover takeout rice. 

Cod is the Plain Jane white fish of the sea so imagine this is its chance for a makeover. For tonight dinner, confit (which means to cook in fat) filets of cod using extra virgin olive oil, herbs, spices and aromatic lemon slices to create a pantry driven dish that feels elegant and oh-so- French.

Why make three dishes when you can make 1? This dish is the equivalent to Linguine & Clams marrying Cacio e Pepe and having an affair with Mac & Cheese. It’s. Just. Perfection. This is what 2017 was made of.

Learn how to make my Toasted Barley Salad with Mushrooms & Crispy Kale tonight at 7PM LIVE on Instagram. 

I'm not a huge fan of Thanksgiving - shocker. I know. But, this recipe for cranberry sauce (recently created for Domino Magazine, for full article stay tuned) is beyond the can, literally. 

I have to share this recipe from Lemon & Salt ASAP. It's not only beautiful but it's a forgiving bread ... so if you're looking to "step up your game" try it, you won't be disappointed. Then Instagram it and tag #lemonandsalt #culinaryrevelry. Cheers!