It is a Lifestyle book with 100 fresh recipes using fresh, local and organic ingredients, inspiring pictures, and stories from one of the most beautiful places in the world: Malibu, California. I’m giving away one copy of her book – leave a comment below (with your email, please) to enter and I will randomly select a…
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geoffrey’s malibu ahi tuna tartar
Up the winding scenic coastline of Pacific Coast Highway, on a cliff, sits Malibu’s most popular restaurant, Geoffrey’s. Not only is Geoffrey’s known for their great tasting food, such as baked brie, wygu beef, seafood paella, and Main lobster cobb salad, but the breathtaking view of the vast blue Pacific ocean makes this place a…
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winter caprese
My hubby said, “This winter caprese is one of the best things you have ever made”. “It is restaurant quality!” He says that often, but this time…I agree. Today in Malibu, it is raining. We are lounging in the house, which doesn’t happen often. Deciding to make a little appetizer with ingredients already on hand,…
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cauliflower + chickpea curry
My mother moved my sister and me with her from Fort Worth, Texas to Mar Vista, California. Being a newly single parent, my mother began working long hours to support us. During this time, an Indo-Fijian (Fijians whose ancestors came from India) woman named Madhu, would babysit us at her home. After school, we would go…
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fennel + carrot soup
So far this winter, I’ve been cooking up a lot of soup. During the hotter months I’m a “juicer” but during colder months I’m finding that I’m a “souper” (is that even a word?). When cooked with whole organic ingredients, soup can be filled with nutrients. Not only does soup warm you up, but it…
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chilled avocado soup shooters + crab
Several months ago, I received a package in the mail. Not out of the ordinary, since I order on-line all the time –mostly cookbooks to suffice my cookbook addiction. Anyway, I opened it and here was this beautiful Taste of Home 2014 Holiday & Celebrations cookbook. The only problem was… I didn’t order this cookbook….
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simple chai tea latte + happy things
During the winter, I find comfort in a big cup of chai tea latte. It doesn’t matter the time of day; chai tea latte puts me in my happy place. Definitely on my list of happy things! Chai tea is black tea with a mixture of aromatic Indian spices and herbs. I find comfort in…
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shaved brussels sprout salad with shaved parmesan + champagne vinaigrette
Stop! You must try this salad before you make your final decision on the salad which you will be serving for your holiday dinner. Because once you try this salad…you are going to change your mind. I’ve tried brussels sprouts salads before and to be honest, they didn’t thrill me as much as kale salads did….
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good 4 u chocolate chip cookies + tips For hosting a holiday cookie exchange party
Tips and ideas on hosting a holiday cookie exchange or swap party.
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the canyon bistro’s french onion soup
Often, I like to escape the hustle and bustle of city life by taking a drive through the winding roads of Topanga Canyon.
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sweet potato quinoa lettuce wrap veggie burger + goat cheese, avocado-cranberry relish
This past Monday was my hubby’s Birthday. On Sunday, we took the family to Disneyland and had an awesome time. But on Monday, I got him all to myself. It was such a nice day that I actually felt like it was my Birthday. My hubby drove the two of us along the coast route to…
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curried couscous + roasted cauliflower salad [vegan]
I’m not sure how many of you follow Malibu Kitchen on a regular basis, or are just stopping by to take a look at the food photos, or to get the recipe, which excites me to no end, but I often wonder, “How well do you really want to get to know me?” For some reason, I’m feeling…
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toasted avocado tartine with cumin salt + chia seeds
Lately, I have been addicted to avocado toast. At least once a week, I stop by Le Pain Quotidien for lunch and have their toasted avocado tartine with a cup of gazpacho. While I already have a recipe for avocado toast, Le Pain Quotidien’s toasted avocado tartine is far better tasting than mine. I’m being…
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butternut ravioli with corn + sage [butter is back]
http://youtu.be/flRjpgIHFb0?list=UUfEgqVE-DxLiYRLeTWcuIjQ This is a great autumn dish when corn is at its peak and butternut squash is starting to show up in markets. It’s great on it’s own for lunch, meatless Mondays, or a side dish along side some roasted or grilled chicken. Definitely a farm to table dish. Seriously, this dish is so simple…
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peach + almond cobbler
Having spent my summers in Texas while growing up, I grew very fond of peach cobbler. The peach cobblers that my family made were more like a peach pie in a 13×9 pan, which included strips of sweet pie dough, rather than the cake like cobbler. The way I would eat my peach cobbler, is to…
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raw energy bars
Wow, I can’t believe it is back-to-school time already. Raw energy bars are the perfect snack to pack in your kids, and teenagers, lunches. I use all natural almond butter in these bars, due to peanut allergies that so many kids endure. I actually prefer the mild nut flavor in almond butter opposed to the strong…
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grilled vietnamese pork chops
During the summer, our weekends normally start out with a bike ride along the beach strand to our boat in the marina. Usually, we will paddle board, eat lunch while soaking in the sun, socialize with our boating neighbors, take a dingy ride around the marina, and watch the sunset before heading back on our bikes….
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malibu farm’s cauliflower pizza
If you are ever in Malibu, you must stop and eat at Malibu Farm, a cafe located at the end of the Malibu Pier. I absolutely love eating at Malibu Farm Cafe. It’s a small quaint restaurant that serves organic and locally farmed food. No hostess needed at this place. You walk in and order…
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seared scallops with cauliflower puree + tangerine reduction [30 minute dinner]
It’s a hot summer evening, I’m exhausted from a busy day, and my family is asking what’s for dinner tonight? That’s when I pull a quick and healthy 30-minute dinner out of my hat – figuratively speaking. Tonight, I made them seared scallops with cauliflower puree and a tangerine reduction. Sounds complicated – but let me…
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chipotle-lime chicken salad + 10 ways to instantly boost your happiness
This is one of my favorite salads to make in the summer when fresh corn is at its best. It’s light, flavorful, and scrumptious. The perfect dinner when all you want is a light and healthy meal on a hot summer night. I almost feel that I get a summer evening off from cooking when…
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