Currently Crushing On: Top Picks and Trends I Love Right Now

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{this fabulous pineapple arrangement by Sugar & Cloth}

I’m currently obsessed with a bunch of delicious recipes and pretty things around the web. First up: spicy shrimp with goat cheese grits — rich, comforting, and insanely good.

Pork porchetta tostadas are next on my list. Crispy, savory, and totally irresistible.

Japanese-style asparagus frites are a crunchy, elegant snack that I can’t get out of my head.

For dessert, chocolate stout and toasted coconut ice cream is a combination I adore — deep chocolate flavor with a toasty finish.

Pineapple guacamole is a bright, unexpected twist on a classic — sweet, tangy, and fantastic with chips.

Metallic brush-stroke balloons make any celebration look instantaneously chic. So pretty.

Broccoli rabe with burrata and prosciutto on crostini is a delightful, savory bite — perfect for entertaining.

Peanut butter crumble brownies deliver the best textures and flavors; they’re full of bold, satisfying taste.

A fudgy skillet brownie is my next baking project — warm, gooey, and ideal for sharing.

Tahini swirl brownies bring a nutty, slightly savory edge to a classic treat — apparently I’m on a brownie kick.

Seared ahi tuna with chimichurri, arugula, and avocado is an intense craving: fresh, herbaceous, and bright.

Ginger ice cream studded with chocolate bits is an exciting mix of spice and sweet — ooh yes.

White chocolate funfetti blondies are colorful, buttery, and exactly what I want with coffee.

Flourless chocolate cake topped with Nutella mousse and raspberries is decadence defined — pure indulgence.

Chickpea cakelets with harissa aioli look like the perfect savory lunch: satisfying, spiced, and portable.

Thick and chewy chocolate chip cookies are a timeless favorite — warm, soft, and just right.

[These are some of my current favorite finds around the web. Share yours in the comments below — and if you want more, follow along on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, or Google+.]