Claire Thomas is a self-taught cook, author and director with a love of history and design. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, son, dog and cat. She is also the cofounder, creative director and photographer of Sweet Laurel. She is also the creator behind The Kitchy Kitchen and the food history podcast, A Time and A Plate.

Claire's Recipes

Coconut Snow Clouds

Savory Strawberry Tart

Broccoli and Radicchio with Blistered Grapes

Chili Shrimp Over Black Rice

Spicy Chicken Meatballs with Arrabbiata Sauce

Tomato Jam Grilled Cheese

Vanilla Sugar

Vanilla Syrup

Salted Iced Latte

Shrimp Burgers with Seaweed Salad

Lemon Bars

Sweet Corn Succotash Gazpacho

Beer Brownies

French Dip Beef Sandwiches

Coconut Fried Chicken

Tina's Toffee

Crispy Burgers

Garlic Knots

Reverse-Sear Steak

Cinnamon Streusel Pancakes

Air Fryer Thai Curry Party Wings

Spicy Grilled Shrimp with Cucumber Cilantro Rice

Classic Cream Scones

Rum Cake

Amatriciana Pasta

Grilled Steak Salad

Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches

Chicken Pie

Simple Tarte Tatin

Bacon and Pea Mac 'n' Cheese

Welsh Rarebit (Cheddar Beer Toast)

Dark Chocolate Velvet Mousse

Dark Chocolate Doughnuts

Black Bean Nachos with Monterey Jack, Cotija and Avocado

Chipotle-Pale Ale Chili with Mexican Brown Rice Tabbouleh

Fuji Apple Salad with Bacon, Pecans and Maple-Yogurt Dressing

Quinoa with Snap Peas and Pepita-Mint Pesto

Paleo Pecan Candy Clusters

Curried Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Rainbow Salad Rolls

Fresh Lasagna with Walnut Pesto

Cavatelli with Fennel Sausage, Brown Butter and Crispy Sage

Sriracha Shrimp Toast

Croque Madame

Cheddar Jalapeño Scallion Doughnuts

Turketta

Cauliflower Buffalo Wings

Raw Carrot Salad

Apple Caramel Cobbler Cake

Deconstructed Falafel Salad

Vintage Sweet Potato Biscuits with Honey Butter

Skillet Gingerbread Cake with Eggnog Royal Icing

Short Rib Ragu and Polenta

Apple Pie