December 17, 2017

Mint Chocolate Bites

December 17, 2017

I recently found these at the grocery store and was intrigued. I tried one when I got in my car, another once my seatbelt was on, another at the first red light, another once I made it up my stairs, and about five more after they had chilled in the freezer. Verdict?

Lindsay Kinder

December 7, 2017

Dessert, Archived

Candy Cane Toffee {Video}

Lindsay Kinder

December 7, 2017

Dessert, Archived

Wrap this toffee up in cellophane bags and tie with a pretty ribbon and a piece of holly (or snip a branch off your Christmas tree!). I love the festivity and crunch of the crushed candy cane, but you can substitute crushed pistachios, almonds or even toasted coconut if you prefer.

Lindsay Kinder

November 30, 2017

Tips, Archived

Holiday Gift Guide

Lindsay Kinder

November 30, 2017

Tips, Archived

My top ten favorite cooking items and little treats that make life easier and more joyful.

Lindsay Kinder

November 16, 2017

Sides, Veggies, Archived

French Green Beans + {Homemade} Crispy Fried Onions

Lindsay Kinder

November 16, 2017

Sides, Veggies, Archived

I created this gem of a recipe last November and have been waiting to share it with you: homemade crispy fried onions. Delicious on their own, but even better over green beans. This Thanksgiving, don’t serve mushy green beans, swimming in a pool of canned mushroom soup.

Lindsay Kinder

November 9, 2017

Archived, Veggies

Cranberry Orange Relish

Lindsay Kinder

November 9, 2017

Archived, Veggies

With three ingredients and one step, it couldn't be easier. And the unexpected part? The entire orange goes in, including the peel. But with a touch of sugar, the sweetness balances any potential bitterness. It beats any store-bought cranberry sauce out there and will elevate your turkey.

Lindsay Kinder

November 2, 2017

Tips, Archived

Orange Cinnamon Simmer Pot

Lindsay Kinder

November 2, 2017

Tips, Archived

So how do you make your house feel festive, cozy, and full of holiday cheer without the risk of dinner turning into a fistful of cookie dough?! Try a simmer pot.

Lindsay Kinder

October 28, 2017

Dessert, Archived

Halloween Candy

Lindsay Kinder

October 28, 2017

Dessert, Archived

These little peanut butter cup coconut bites remind me of a Snickers ice cream bar, minus all the corn syrup and hydrogenated soybean oil (gross). They come together in a snap, and they’ll be waiting for you the moment your sweet tooth strikes.

Lindsay Kinder

October 24, 2017

Brunch, Archived, Grains

Pumpkin Pecan Breakfast Quinoa

Lindsay Kinder

October 24, 2017

Brunch, Archived, Grains

Give this pumpkin breakfast quinoa a try. Make a big batch and enjoy it all week. It’ll keep in the refrigerator for several days.

Lindsay Kinder

October 16, 2017

Drinks, Archived, Brunch

Pumpkin Spice Latte {lightened up}

Lindsay Kinder

October 16, 2017

Drinks, Archived, Brunch

A typical pumpkin spice latte is loaded with sugar, syrups, and artificial flavorings. Just a grande pumpkin spice latte (with no whip) has 49 grams of sugar—that’s more sugar than THREE servings of ice cream.

Lindsay Kinder

October 9, 2017

Tips, Archived

Tomatoes

Lindsay Kinder

October 9, 2017

Tips, Archived

We’re still getting basketfuls of tomatoes in California, so I wanted to share a few of my favorite tips for processing and using this fruit.

Lindsay Kinder

October 2, 2017

Archived, Grains

Lemony Pea Pasta

Lindsay Kinder

October 2, 2017

Archived, Grains

Remember those preserved lemons I showed you how to make last week? I’ve been scheming fun new ways to use them—cocktails, appetizers, even desserts. But so far, one of my favorites has been this lemony pea pasta inspired by my friend Shane, the pasta king of San Francisco.

Lindsay Kinder

September 21, 2017

Tips, Archived, Videos

Preserved Lemons

Lindsay Kinder

September 21, 2017

Tips, Archived, Videos

Preserving lemons extracts the lemon juice and softens the peel, which you can then cut into tiny pieces and use to flavor dishes just as you would salt.

Lindsay Kinder

September 17, 2017

Tips, Archived

Hosting The Bachelorettes

Lindsay Kinder

September 17, 2017

Tips, Archived

Earlier in the summer I was recruited by The Stylist LA and Wine Country Colbert Group to host an intimate dinner party at a beautiful home in Sonoma for some of the ladies from The Bachelor

Lindsay Kinder

August 31, 2017

Tips, Archived

On My Journey, Saying Yes to the Universe, and Hot Glue Guns {PODCAST}

Lindsay Kinder

August 31, 2017

Tips, Archived

Yesterday, I received an email that a podcast I was interviewed for, Discover Your Talent Do What You Love, had just been published. Here’s the scenario that played out in my head:

Lindsay Kinder

August 24, 2017

Archived, Veggies, Grains

Panzanella

Lindsay Kinder

August 24, 2017

Archived, Veggies, Grains

Bread salad. It’s a thing. And if you’re feeling fancy, you can refer to it as panzanella. It’s an excellent way to use stale bread and a fast, satisfying contribution to an end-of-summer picnic.

Lindsay Kinder

August 17, 2017

Archived, Sides, Veggies, Tips

Fire Roasted Red Peppers

Lindsay Kinder

August 17, 2017

Archived, Sides, Veggies, Tips

You’ll feel a little dangerous making this recipe—an open fire, a pair of tongs, and one juicy red bell pepper just waiting to be charred.

Lindsay Kinder

August 10, 2017

Sides, Archived, Veggies

Roasted Carrots + Carrot Top Pesto

Lindsay Kinder

August 10, 2017

Sides, Archived, Veggies

I love recipes that create zero waste, like these roasted carrots drizzled with a pesto made from carrot leaves instead of basil (buh-bye half-consumed-wilted-container of basil).

Lindsay Kinder

August 3, 2017

Seafood, Archived, Videos

Mango Salsa + Crab Cakes

Lindsay Kinder

August 3, 2017

Seafood, Archived, Videos

I created this recipe to make crab cakes without the filler—just pure lump crab, a few simple ingredients, and homemade breadcrumbs (if you’re feelin’ fancy). Top (extra generously) with mango salsa and you’ve got yourself a bite of heaven.

Lindsay Kinder

July 27, 2017

Soup, Archived, Videos

Spicy Carrot Soup

Lindsay Kinder

July 27, 2017

Soup, Archived, Videos

This soup is an excellent party dish because it’s show-stoppingly beautiful, it comes together in a flash, and it can be made ahead. Serve it hot or cold.

Lindsay Kinder

July 20, 2017

Sides, Tips, Archived, Veggies

Pink Pickled Onions

Lindsay Kinder

July 20, 2017

Sides, Tips, Archived, Veggies

I made my first batch of pickled onions a few months ago and haven’t been able to stop. The jar sits in my fridge, and I just grab a little forkful for tacos, salads, nachos, even avocado toast. They add the prettiest pop of pink.

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