Happy weekend! It’s been a busy and delicious week here. I posted new recipes, favorites for summer, and a peek into our everyday life — all aimed at making your warm-weather days easier and tastier.
On the blog this week I shared grilled BBQ chicken guacamole sandwiches, a fresh summer-marinated goat cheese, and the latest Summer Fridays roundup. I also wrote about my favorite summer essentials now that I have kids — practical picks that make warm days more manageable and fun.
I pulled together my outdoor entertaining favorites for easy backyard meals and gatherings, plus curated lists of beauty items I’m loving for summer and kids’ summer favorites. All of these selections are available in my Amazon storefront and my LTK shop for convenient browsing.
There’s a new weekly menu to help plan meals for the week, and a new “A Week in the Life” post where I share what our days actually look like right now. Thank you so much for the continued excitement around my new cookbook, Easy Everyday. If you haven’t picked up a copy yet, it’s available to order now. We’re also celebrating with a big giveaway on Instagram and another giveaway in our Facebook cookbook club — such a fun way to say thanks for all your support.
xo
WHAT I’M LOVING THIS WEEK
I’m craving an artichoke arugula dip — a bright, savory crowd-pleaser.
Cannoli cake — need I say more? It sounds incredible.
A Mexican fruit salad that’s full of flavor and fresh textures.
Deviled strawberries — a playful twist on a classic bite that I’m totally obsessed with.
The ultimate olive dip for snacking and entertaining.
Blueberry muffin cookies — soft, cakey, and delightful.
A classic strawberry pie for warm days and summer gatherings.
Strawberry malt icebox cake — a cold, nostalgic dessert that’s perfect this season.
Limoncello margaritas for bright, citrusy cocktails.
Grilled tomato and red pepper salsa — smoky, fresh, and so good with chips or tacos.
Lemon blueberry buttermilk bundt cake for a lovely brunch or dessert centerpiece.
Blueberry gin fizz — light, bubbly, and perfectly seasonal.