Happy weekend!
This week on the blog I rounded up a bunch of favorite game day recipes and shared several new dishes, including a sheet pan smoked sausage tortellini, a collection of apple-picking recipes, and a chocolate-glazed banana bread. If you’re planning menus or looking for fall baking ideas, those posts have plenty of inspiration.
You can find curated favorites in my Amazon storefront and my LTK shop for kitchen tools, pantry staples, and entertaining essentials.
I also posted a recap of everything I read in August, if you’re hunting for book recommendations that pair well with cozy evenings.
There’s a new menu for the week and a fresh peek into our everyday life on the blog — perfect for meal planning and a little weekday motivation.
Join the Everyday Dinners cookbook club on Facebook! If you already own the cookbook, request to join the group to swap tips, adaptations, and meal ideas with a welcoming community. If you don’t have a copy yet, consider picking one up and jumping into the conversations — it’s a great place to find reliable, simple recipes and seasonal inspiration.
xoxoxox
WHAT I’M LOVING THIS WEEK
This Mexican lime icebox cake is incredible—bright, creamy, and perfect for late-summer gatherings.
Black velvet cake: rich, dramatic, and totally worth making for a special occasion.
Time to mix up a sweet-and-salty fall snack mix for afternoons and game day nibbling.
Corn, peach, and tomato gazpacho sounds like a refreshing way to celebrate harvest flavors.
I love the texture and flavor of a crispy rice salad for an easy, crunchy side.
Crumb cake is an autumn classic—simple to make and delightful with coffee.
Caramel apple pound cake is a cozy, fall-forward dessert that tastes like the season.
Hearty beef stew is exactly the kind of comfort food I’m craving as the weather cools.
Salted caramel apple bars are a must for any dessert tray—sweet, salty, and portable.
Pumpkin spice latte cookies bring together coffeehouse flavors in cookie form.
Every kitchen needs a brownie skillet recipe for those nights when you want warm chocolate and easy baking.
Overnight no-knead bread is a simple, rewarding bake to make ahead for sandwiches and toast.
Banana oat cookies are a weekend-friendly treat—wholesome, portable, and easy to share.