Recipes

A couple years ago we got a deep freezer to accommodate a half cow share we purchased. Since then we’ve purchased another half cow and also use the deep freezer to accommodate items I like to keep stocked or load up on when they go on sale. It’s helped me get into a solid habit of shopping my freezer while meal planning for the week and now that I’m in that routine, I find it to be an orderly and helpful system. Butcher Box Meats – Butcher Box provides 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef, free range organic chicken, humanely raised...

Thinking about a vegan cleanse or a full-on plant-based conversion? The Bay Area's bountiful veg-based dining destinations mean you don't need to breakup with Postmates just because you're committing to vegetables. From raw bowls in the Inner Richmond to hearty Mexican in the heart of the Mission, the range of local vegan options has you covered. (Courtesy of @donutfarmoakland)Donut FarmYou've undoubtedly treated yourself to a donut or two from their Ferry Building kiosk, but we've got one word of encouragement for getting you to Donut Farm's casual Oakland eatery: brunch. The weekend meal has returned post-Covid with hot specials like...

ML Steak Modern Chophouse isn’t the latest restaurant Mike Lindsey has launched, and it certainly won't be the last, but it is perhaps one of his most compelling concepts. In 2022, Lindsey opened four establishments alongside his wife and business partner, Kim, including Buttermilk & Honey, Bully Burger, and Jubilee. Just one block away from his flagship Lillie Pearl, one of Richmond’s only Black-owned steakhouses is showing off another side of the critically acclaimed chef. Before Lindsey opened ML Steak Modern Chophouse last year, he had already brought another restaurant concept to this location as the culinary director for Fatty...

Get organized for the work week with these easy meal prep recipes so you can save money, time and stress – most are ready in just 30 minutes! What is meal prep? Making one or two recipes and portioning everything out for a set of breakfasts and/or lunches to take with you to work Prepping ingredients such as cooking chicken, rice, making sauces and chopping veggies so that a meal can come together with minimal effort How to meal prep for beginners Be realistic about the meals you need help with. I find it helpful to actually sit down and...

This curried cauliflower bake is layered with creamy yogurt and loaded with anti-inflammatory turmeric and Madras curry powder. If you’re looking for a gluten-free dinner recipe that could also be keto, this vegetarian casserole is perfect for an easy weeknight meal that’s filling but still healthy. While I was working on my second book, I went through a period of freelance recipe development for Food & Wine Magazine. They were just starting to build out their online recipe database offerings, and my assignments usually fell into topic buckets of 10 or so recipes that needed to be completed in a...