This is great dressing or marinade to add to any salad or meat that you want to have a bit of a kick. The citrus and the cilantro compliment the spice of the jalapeno and together they brighten up your dish. It’s simple to make with an immersion or regular […]
Every year, I close up my classroom for summer and within a week we take a trip up to the Sierras to stay at our family’s cabin. It’s such a perfect way to kick off summer vacation and unwind after another crazy year in the classroom. This is no fancy […]
This recipe was born from a “we-have-nothing-to-eat-for-dinner-but-I-don’t- want-to-go-to-the-store” kind of night. While looking through our pantry, we came across some kalamata olives and artichoke hearts which was equally exciting and scary since we couldn’t remember buying either of these and they aren’t typical ingredients we “just have” in our cupboard. […]
Have you ever had a meal that was so good you think about months or years later? Gabe and I were talking about such a meal a couple weeks ago and our craving for the dish set in hard! In Breckenridge, CO there is a steakhouse called Briar Rose that […]
There is something about perfectly cooked asparagus that just makes me so happy. In my opinion, asparagus should be a little charred, the tops should be crispy, and the stalks should be just barely cooked through so they are soft but still have a little bit of that nice crunch. […]
Hello there new friend! We are Gabe and Rachel, the duo behind The Jazzed Kitchen. We started this little ditty as a way to share our love of cooking with all of you. For us, the kitchen is a place to relax and unwind after a crazy day (or days […]
Once a month or so, Gabe and I will wake up to the following text: “Spuds, chorizo, and bloodys?- Dad”. The thing is, Gabe’s dad (or Big L as we’ll call him here) is famous for his crispy potatoes and chorizo with eggs. He also makes the best bloody mary’s […]
This creamy ranch is the perfect addition to your salads, chicken, or credit. To make it Paleo or Whole30 you can omit the sour cream and add an extra tablespoon of coconut milk
Raise your hand if you like meals that can be cooked in one pan and take under 30 minutes to cook. WE DO, WE DO! That is why this is a staple in our house. Gabe and I have this conversation about every 4-5 weeks: Rachel: “I need to go […]
Up until a year ago or so, Gabe’s grandmother lived on a property that had the best producing lemon tree. We always had more than enough of the citrus and it wasn’t until they sold the property that we realized the value of a good fruit tree. Lemons that you […]