Whole Roasted Maple Ginger Carrots
These carrots are a sweet and spicy treat you wont be able to resist! I just ate the whole bunch of carrots after testing this recipe, oops! This works best with medium-sized carrots that are fairly uniform in size. If the carrots are very large, slice in half lengthwise. You can even deglaze the pan after using a […]
Twice Baked Yams with Caramelized Onion, Creme Fraiche and Fried Sage Leaves
I made these for Thanksgiving and can’t even describe how delicious they are, you’re just going to have to try them for yourself! If you’re in a time crunch you can microwave the yams instead of baking and whisk the two eggs whole omitting the extra egg white. The result will be quite tasty but slightly […]
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Pecorino
Nutty, earthy, salty, sweet and spicy- These sprouts have it all! They are quick and easy enough for weeknight cooking but also make a lovely holiday side dish. This recipe can be multiplied and its a good idea to make extra because people will ask for seconds! Smaller sprouts work best. Preheat oven to 400* […]
Palm Beach Warm Brussels Sprout Caesar
I had a modeling job in Miami last week for a couple of the coolest clients I’ve ever worked for. I’ll be honest, I had never heard of The Doves until I was booked for this hair show for Wella but when I told my friend and hairdresser Shannon Griffin I was working with them she said […]
Sesame Spiced Sweet Potatoes
This recipe was given to me by our Summer neighbor in Muskoka Canada, Martha Stigler. She is a brilliant entertainer and prints a cookbook with her recipes every year to share with friends and neighbors. What a wonderful gift! Enjoy! -Jacq Serves 4 Preheat oven to 400* Ingredients: 2 Sweet Potatoes 1 Tbsp Olive Oil […]
Roasted Spaghetti Squash Primavera
This recipe is inspired by my favorite dish at one of my favorite restaurants in Los Angeles- Craig’s. Though it only opened last year, Craig’s already feels like a Hollywood Institution. Leather booths, brick walls, celebrity clientele and waiters in dress shirts give it an old-school feel but the menu is an au courant reflection […]
Grilled Angeleno Corn
In Mexico Street Vendors sell grilled corn slathered in mayo and cheese right on the side of the road. This lighter recipe is like many things in LA- inspired by the Mexican version but with a little American twist. We made these on fourth of July along with veggie chili and strawberry pecan salad and […]
Roasted Truffle Asparagus
These are a great side dish to pair with potatoes, poultry, meat or eggs, especially French Scrambled Eggs. They are super easy and fast but have wonderful flavor. Roasted Truffle Asparagus Thin to medium Asparagus Olive Oil Truffle Salt Fresh cracked Black Pepper Preheat oven to 450* Cut Asparagus into 2 inch long pieces trimming […]
Easy Elegant Holiday Sides
Cooking from scratch for a holiday can feel overwhelming so I figured it would be fun to show you a salad and veggies sides that can all roast in the oven together at the same time. They are so easy to make you can hardly call these recipes, but they are so beautiful and delectable […]
