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Herby Vegetable Quiche

Home cook tip: have extra homemade pie crust in the freezer! I had a ball of pie dough defrosting overnight (for a fresh plum tart, that...

Valerie Grimaldi

Jan 19, 20211 min read

Because Avocado Toast doesn't always have to be #BASIC... Made with plant-based bacon, smothered in a homemade fig jam using @arnettfarms...

Valerie Grimaldi

Jan 19, 20211 min read

Because sometimes, staying at-home calls for brunch! The Romesco sauce takes this avocado toast to the #nextlevel I was inspired by one...

Valerie Grimaldi

Jan 19, 20211 min read

Brought these beautiful avocados home from the ranch yesterday. I never cared for tomato in my guacamole, so I replaced with diced mango...

Valerie Grimaldi

Jan 12, 20211 min read

Inspired by my favorite side dish @mendocinofarms , the Curry Israeli Couscous. Loaded with gently steamed veggies, & @hopefoods Thai...

Valerie Grimaldi

Jan 12, 20211 min read

Summer wouldn’t be complete without my famous orzo pasta salad!! It’s been my secret recipe for years because I love having friends &...

Valerie Grimaldi

Jan 12, 20212 min read

Hands down my new favorite way to make a creamy pesto! The base of this pesto has avocados, parsley & cashews. Making this entire dish...

Valerie Grimaldi

Jan 12, 20212 min read

Previously, there was always something about a salad that didn’t sit well with me. I was never a big salad person in general. And when I...

Valerie Grimaldi

Jan 3, 20211 min read

❗️WARNING ❗️ This in thee best dressing I’ve ever made!! Save it! It’s creamy, it’s garlicky, protein packed and oh yeah... it’s...

Valerie Grimaldi

Jan 3, 20211 min read

“Stuffed Acorn Squash” 🍁 What's more fall/ satisfying and orange all over? Acorn squash! One of my favorite fall vegetables that is so...

Valerie Grimaldi

Nov 4, 20201 min read