Hello and happy Saturday!
This week on the blog I shared a refreshing grilled corn and crab pasta salad, a peanut butter jelly crumble, and a collection of favorite summer side dishes we turn to on weeknights. I also published a new Summer Fridays post with more seasonal ideas and easy meals.
For planning your week, I posted the weekly menu plan and a peek into our daily life so you can see what we’re cooking and doing day-to-day.
My July favorites are up, featuring everything I’m loving from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.
You can order your copy of Everyday Dinners now. If you have the book, consider joining the Everyday Dinners Cookbook Club — it’s been going strong since The Pretty Dish came out in 2018 and it’s so much fun. I love seeing your photos and recreations on Instagram and in our cookbook club.
Have a wonderful one!
xoxoxo
What I’m Loving This Week
Watermelon salsa is perfect for the weekend—bright, juicy, and easy to throw together.
How beautiful is this blueberry lemon cake? The flavors are light and summery, ideal for a backyard gathering.
Lemon verbena tea is a lovely, aromatic drink—delicate and refreshing on warm afternoons.
Honey roasted tomatoes are a simple way to deepen summer tomatoes’ sweetness and concentrate their flavor.
Ricotta toast remains a favorite—creamy ricotta, a drizzle of oil or honey, and whatever fresh toppings you like.
A classic watermelon, feta, and cucumber salad is such an easy, cooling side for hot nights.
Hummingbird cupcakes blend banana, pineapple, and warm spices—those flavors always hit the spot.
I’m obsessing over lobster flatbreads right now—an elegant twist on pizza with rich, briny notes.
Vegan cheesecake recipes continue to impress with silky textures and bright toppings.
Cucumber salad with a herb vinaigrette is light, pretty, and perfect for using fresh garden cucumbers.
Small-batch brownies are ideal when you want a fudgy treat without making a huge pan.
Pear-apple crisp brings warm spice and tender fruit, a cozy dessert even in summer when fruit is abundant.
A berry galette showcases summer fruit beautifully—rustic, buttery, and easy to make.