It’s a Monday meal! We all have those Monday meals—simple, healthy, and sometimes a little boring after a weekend of indulgence. This recipe is exactly the kind of dinner I want on a Monday: light, fresh, and satisfying without feeling like a chore to make. Monday is usually a struggle for me, and finding a … Read more

This spinach gratin recipe is sponsored by ALDI. This dish is creamy, hearty, lightly spiced, and loaded with gruyere and parmesan. It makes a perfect holiday side: easy to prepare, great for make-ahead, and it reheats beautifully. It’s official: we’re diving into the most important part of Thanksgiving — the side dishes. While a golden … Read more

Hello, Saturday! This week on the blog I shared a comforting cream of asparagus soup, a bright and zesty lemon chicken pasta salad (seriously delicious), and my go-to smoked salmon tartines with green goddess goat cheese. Find a new weekly menu here and a week in our life here for a peek at what we’ve … Read more

Today’s feature: a decadent bacon grilled cheese that steals the show. If you love grilled cheese, you’ll understand the indulgence here. This version is a little high-maintenance but absolutely worth it. And yes — it comes with a soup dipper. Rejoice for cozy season. This is my homemade take on a grilled cheese I had … Read more

This “marry me” cauliflower is a cozy, comforting skillet meal that comes together quickly. Golden cauliflower is tossed with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and spinach in a creamy, Parmesan-packed sauce. Serve over rice and fall in love. Valentine’s week? I’ve got your dinner covered. This version of marry me cauliflower is warm and satisfying, with a … Read more

Maybe sometimes there are vegetables served in this house. Of course, they must be smothered with cheese and bread before becoming edible. Last week, Caitlin walked into my house and saw this pizza on the table. Her first words were, “There are vegetables in this house???! You allow that?” Yes — the secret is out. … Read more

I’ve got Mother Lovett on the brain. I made her orange cake for Easter, though by her standards I did everything wrong: I served it as a layer cake instead of in a 9 x 13 pan, I added cream cheese to the frosting, I forgot to fold the coconut into the batter, and I … Read more

I don’t know about you, but I need some serious spring inspiration. It’s wild that it’s already the first day of spring and many of us are still staying home. Someday I’ll look back at this and think, wow—what a strange time. For now, I’m using the moment to daydream and plan recipes to make … Read more

These pimento cheese fries are phenomenal — a simple, indulgent snack that’s irresistibly delicious. Crispy waffle fries are topped with melty pimento cheese, finished with fresh chives and served with pickles. Totally delish. Welcome to your new favorite weekend comfort food: trashy in the best possible way and impossibly satisfying. Pimento cheese fries deliver everything … Read more

{via} Happy Saturday! I’m so relieved the weekend is here. Last weekend I came down with the flu and spent it in bed, so this one feels extra welcome. This past week I started photography for my next cookbook and it went far better than I expected. I’ll be hunkered down for the next few … Read more