Happy weekend!
This week on the blog I published a comprehensive holiday recipe guide and several new recipes to inspire your seasonal cooking. Highlights include a pear pistachio puff pastry, a cozy sweet potato chicken chili, and an eggnog sparkle sheet cake — all perfect for holiday entertaining and weeknight comforts alike.
All of my curated gift guides are live and filled with thoughtful ideas for everyone on your list. Browse recommendations for:
Women
Men
Kids
Parents / In‑laws
Host
Gifts Under $25
Kitchen
Beauty
I also put together Amazon gift lists organized by recipient and price point, including selections for girls, tween boys, little boys, budget-friendly finds under $25, men’s and women’s picks, and hostess gifts. If you like getting a head start on holiday shopping, these lists are great for inspiration and early planning.
If you haven’t joined my Substack newsletter yet, you can sign up to receive weekly updates, recipes, and behind-the-scenes notes. There’s a fresh weekly menu posted for meal planning and a new “A Week in the Life” post that shares candid moments from our everyday routine.
My favorite finds and recommendations are also gathered in my Amazon storefront and LTK shop for easy browsing — everything I reach for most often in the kitchen and beyond.
Thank you for helping make the launch of my cookbook Easy Everyday so special. If you haven’t picked up a copy yet, it’s available for order and makes a great gift for anyone who loves simple, reliable recipes. xo
What I’m Loving This Week
Hot cocoa cookies are at the top of my list right now — truly irresistible.
I’m always craving a good lasagna, and this three‑meat bolognese lasagna is calling my name.
Cranberry pistachio fudge is a festive, salty‑sweet treat I can’t get enough of.
That Mexican jelly roll looks incredible — a fun, colorful dessert to try this season.
Christmas puppy chow is a longtime favorite in our house and always disappears quickly.
I’m inspired by a spinach and egg breakfast sandwich for an easy, satisfying morning meal.
Peanut butter cup cookies are one of my go-to classics for holiday baking.
Making a homemade gingerbread house is such a joyful, hands‑on holiday activity.
An orange cranberry cake is stunning and full of bright, seasonal flavor.
I plan to make Texas toast “egg in a hole” this weekend — easy and comforting.
Avalanche cookies are on my baking list for their fun texture and festive look.
I’m craving gingerbread marshmallows for toasties and hot cocoa toppers.
Rosemary brown butter popovers are a savory treat worth trying alongside soups or salads.
Loaded peppermint brownies make for a beautiful, layered dessert that’s perfect for holiday gatherings.
A spiced chicken lentil soup sounds like the perfect cozy dinner to warm up these chilly nights.