Hello hello! How are you?
On the blog this week I shared a delicious taco puff pastry pizza that’s quick to make and perfect for weeknights. I also posted pesto meatball melts (they’re seriously good), a roundup of apple recipes if you’ve been apple picking, and a cozy apple cinnamon baked oatmeal that’s perfect for cooler mornings. Everything is easy to follow and full of fall flavors.
P.S. I put together a list of 45 fall weeknight dinners you need in your rotation—so many simple, comforting ideas.
There’s also a new weekly menu up with easy dinners to plan your week, plus a fresh “a week in the life” post where I share what our family’s been up to lately.
I rounded up everything I read in August if you’re looking for new books or recommendations for your next read.
You can order your copy of Everyday Dinners now. Once you have it, consider joining the Everyday Dinners Cookbook Club on Facebook. The group has been running since The Pretty Dish came out in 2018 and it’s been so much fun. I love seeing your cookbook creations on Instagram and in the cookbook club—people share photos, take on the monthly challenges, and enjoy giveaways. It’s a great way to connect, get inspired, and try new recipes.
Have a wonderful one! xoxoxo
What I’m Loving This Week
I found so many tempting recipes and food ideas this week. Here are the ones I’ve bookmarked and can’t stop thinking about:
- Lasagna naan pizzas — a brilliant, quick twist on two favorites.
- Brown sugar pumpkin spice syrup — perfect for coffee, pancakes, or drizzling over desserts.
- Easy pepperoni rolls — handheld, comforting, and party-friendly.
- Pumpkin spice turtle cake — rich, seasonal, and indulgent.
- Baked pumpkin donuts with cream cheese frosting — light, tender, and perfect for fall mornings.
- Louisiana crawfish pie — full of bold flavors and great for entertaining.
- Refrigerator pickles — simple to make and fabulous on sandwiches or as a snack.
- Apple fritter bread — a cozy loaf that captures all the flavors of an apple fritter.
- Sweet potato marshmallow bars — nostalgic and over-the-top delicious.
- BBQ cauliflower tacos — a great vegetarian taco option with smoky flavor.
- Flourless pumpkin bars — dense, flavorful, and gluten-free-friendly.
- Open-faced meatball subs for a crowd — great for feeding a group easily.
- Baked chicken thighs — simple, juicy, and weeknight-ready.
- Roasted vegetable pizza — seasonal produce roasted to bring extra flavor to your pie.
Each of these ideas is approachable and adaptable. Many work well with pantry staples or can be dressed up for company. If you’re looking to build a week of meals, mixing one or two new recipes with familiar favorites is an easy way to keep weeknight cooking fun without too much stress.
If you’d like, I can suggest a three-day dinner plan using a few of these recipes or offer tips on how to adapt them for meal prep and leftovers. Just tell me which recipes you want to try first.