Hello hello!
This week on the blog I shared our favorite new bruschetta pasta salad, a bright pesto smashed chickpea salad, a double berry mascarpone cobbler, and a fresh Summer Fridays post. Each recipe is easy to make and perfect for warm-weather gatherings.
There’s also a new weekly menu to help plan your meals and a peek at a week in our life if you’re curious about what we actually eat and do during a busy summer.
And if you’re into reading, I rounded up everything I read in June—books, essays, and a few magazine favorites.
The Everyday Dinners cookbook club is thriving! If you already have a copy of the book, request to join the group on Facebook. If you don’t yet own it, consider getting one and joining our new spring cooking challenge. It’s a warm, helpful community full of recipe ideas and encouragement for home cooks.
xoxoxo
WHAT I’M LOVING THIS WEEK
Mason jar honey cakes—so charming and perfect for gifting or parties.
Ginger peach lemonade—light, spicy, and utterly refreshing for hot days.
Lobster mac and cheese—an indulgent twist on a classic comfort dish.
Perfect breakfast burritos—great for busy mornings or make-ahead breakfasts.
Frozen hot chocolate—cold, creamy, and ideal when you want something decadent.
Strawberry shortcake ice cream—sweet, nostalgic, and loaded with fruit.
Blueberry cupcakes—delicate, pretty, and bursting with flavor.
Hot honey chicken sandwich—crispy, spicy, and sweet all at once.
Smoky cowboy caviar—a smoky, hearty salad that works as a side or a dip.
Honey fig jam cottage cheese toast—a simple, savory-sweet breakfast or snack.
Strawberry cream pie—luscious, creamy, and full of bright strawberry flavor.
Arugula peach salad with pomegranates and pecans—a fresh, peppery salad balanced by juicy fruit and crunchy nuts.