Hello summer Friday! Here’s a snapshot of what my weekend looks like—food, drinks, music, and a few things I’m loving this season. EATING For the weekend I’m leaning into big, shareable plates like pulled pork nachos with pickle slaw. They’re perfect for grazing with friends or family. I’m also making my turkey summer sliders, which … Read more

This peach and arugula salad is a summer favorite: peppery arugula, sweet, ripe peaches, crunchy candied walnuts and tangy blue cheese come together with a rich balsamic vinaigrette for a balanced savory-sweet salad that’s simple and satisfying. Perfect for warm weather and quick entertaining. I love building seasonal salads, and this one has quickly become … Read more

This roasted cauliflower potato salad is a fresh, flavorful twist on the classic. It’s full of texture, bright herbs and a silky dressing that makes it perfect for summer gatherings and 4th of July cookouts. Looking for a new potato salad recipe for warm-weather meals? This version combines roasted cauliflower and tender potatoes with caramelized … Read more

Really, officially summer!! What’s on your menu this week? Below is a curated selection of bright, seasonal dishes perfect for warm weather entertaining and easy weeknight dinners. Each entry includes a short description to help you decide what to make, whether you want something light and fresh or rich and satisfying. What To Eat This … Read more

Happy Saturday! Welcome back to the weekend roundup. This week on the blog I shared a delicious grilled shrimp Caesar chopped salad, a grilled pepper and burrata snack plate, a full 4th of July recipe guide, and the latest Summer Fridays post. If you missed any of those, they’re great for quick summer dinners, easy … Read more

Happy summer Friday! Here’s a relaxed roundup of what I’m cooking, drinking, reading, wearing, and loving this weekend — a simple guide to make the most of the season. EATING I’m diving into bright, seasonal dishes: a caramelized zucchini pasta salad that highlights sweet, roasted zucchini; a rainbow fruit chopped salad for easy, colorful sides; … Read more

This grilled pepper and prosciutto snack plate is one of my favorite party tricks. It’s simple to assemble, bursting with flavor, and always a crowd-pleaser. Your guests will be impressed the next time you need an effortless summer appetizer. This snack plate combines sweet, smoky grilled peppers, creamy burrata, salty prosciutto and crunchy toasted bread. … Read more

This grilled shrimp Caesar salad is everything: a summery chopped salad piled with smoky grilled shrimp, sweet grilled corn sliced off the cob, a creamy Greek yogurt Caesar dressing, plenty of Parmesan and crisp sourdough breadcrumbs. It’s a winner. New dinner salad alert! This grilled shrimp chopped salad is smoky, juicy and full of texture: … Read more

Summer meals are here and the season’s fresh flavors are on full display. Need inspiration for this week’s dinners? Here are bright, simple recipes that celebrate summer produce and easy grilling. What To Eat This Week Grilled bang bang salmon skewers — Spicy-sweet salmon skewers that char on the grill while staying tender inside. Serve … Read more

Happy Saturday! This week on the blog I shared grilled bang bang salmon skewers, strawberry yogurt muffins, a collection of fresh summer salad recipes, and a new Summer Fridays post. Don’t miss my May favorites, and you can also find all of my warm weather essentials there. I publish a weekly newsletter on Substack — … Read more