This sticky salmon kale salad is one of my favorite quick weeknight dinners. The salmon becomes savory and glossy, practically melting on the fork, while the kale salad is bright and lemony with creamy avocado—together they’re a perfect pairing. This dish is on heavy rotation at my house. Simple pan-seared salmon finished with a sticky … Read more

Creamsicle Mimosas Serves: 4 mimosas Ingredients 3/4 cup fresh orange juice 2 ounces marshmallow vodka (see note) 1 bottle chilled champagne or sparkling wine (some will remain) Whipped cream and crystal sprinkles, for garnish Instructions Combine the orange juice and marshmallow vodka in a measuring cup and stir to combine. Pour about 1/4 cup of … Read more

You know how I get fixated on something and then go a little overboard? It’s happening again—my sourdough obsession is in full swing. I can’t stop testing recipes that feel like the perfect bridge between summer and fall. This grilled cheese was my lunch a few weeks ago after I finished off the heirloom tomatoes … Read more

This normally isn’t my usual dessert, but after trying this cake I’m completely convinced: fruit can absolutely be dessert. Usually I reach for something richer—something so sweet it could rot your teeth—but this lemon-lime cake struck the perfect balance. I finished it with fresh whipped cream, which somehow makes it feel a little virtuous. “Fresh” … Read more

I’m pretty sure you worked hard this week and deserve a little reward. These are cold, icy, refreshing margaritas with a good splash of tequila—perfect for hot weather. They’re not the cloying, overly sweet strawberry cocktails you sometimes find. Instead, this is a classic margarita brightened with a fresh strawberry simple syrup for a subtle … Read more

Mother Lovett was famous for her fudge. Each December she made so much that by March a few stale, crusty pieces would still sit under plastic wrap on her ceramic holly berry plate. And every November she’d retrieve an aluminum tin from the freezer that held a few more frozen pieces she kept “just in … Read more

We are currently snowed in and going a little stir-crazy. We might have power back by Friday. While I should be worrying about pipes freezing, I’m honestly more concerned about the yogurt, bacon, and tasty leftovers that could go to waste—especially the beef bourguignon. Leftovers featuring this beef bourguignon. Ever since watching Julie & Julia, … Read more

If you’re over apple cider, try this spiced orange spritzer — a bright, seasonal alternative that’s both refreshing and festive. This drink sits somewhere between an elevated mimosa and an aperol spritz (without the Aperol). It’s bright and sparkling, with warm spice notes that echo the aromas of the season. I wanted a cocktail that … Read more

Has this not felt like the longest week ever? Maybe it’s the polar vortex everyone’s been talking about, or the drag of returning to real life after the holidays. Maybe it’s sleep deprivation from late-night Sons of Anarchy binges. Whatever the reason, this week has felt endless. This week also brought one of those small, … Read more