It’s barely fall and I’m already reaching for soup and roasted squash. Before you judge: yes, I didn’t go full pumpkin in August. Butternut is worth it. I first fell for a boozy butternut soup in my cookbook—there’s amaretto folded in that adds a toasty, nutty note, and cinnamon toast croutons for crunch. It’s one … Read more

Since I love making things more interesting, I stuck a beer in a margarita. Beergaritas? Yes, please. Blood orange beergaritas? Absolutely. Beergaritas aren’t new on this site — I’ve made regular blood orange margaritas before, and other variations like key lime beergaritas and ginger beergaritas (the ginger version uses ginger beer instead of conventional beer). … Read more

These sticky orange salmon bowls are a must-try. Golden, crispy salmon pieces are glazed in a sticky citrus sauce and served over jasmine rice with creamy avocado and tangy pickled onions. Bright, balanced and deeply satisfying — the kind of bowl you’ll make again and again. This recipe is simple, fast, and perfect for weeknight … Read more

I think I may have created a little chaos at home. Remember when I bought my husband that remote control helicopter for Christmas? Well, the gadget collection didn’t stop there. Yesterday he came home with a remote control car. Now I have objects flying and zooming around the house — occasionally smacking into my feet. … Read more

Two of my favorite things today! Burgers and friends. It’s Monday. I’m in a chocolate–peanut butter egg haze, juggling a full day of work, sporting a bruise on my knee from an ill-timed tumble in a Target parking lot, and there’s half a coconut cake in my fridge calling my name. I also need to … Read more

Happy Summer Friday! We’re heading home from vacation today, and I’m excited to make a relaxed, delicious summer meal this weekend. EATING I’m planning grilled chimichurri chicken for the main course, plus cantaloupe caprese skewers as a fresh appetizer. I’ll probably do marinated tomato BLTs for a light, bright side — perfect for post-vacation cooking. … Read more

This non-alcoholic blood orange cocktail is a bright, fizzy take on a citrus mocktail. Fresh blood orange juice, a squeeze of lime and thin jalapeño slices are finished with lime seltzer for a refreshing, lightly spicy drink perfect for happy hour or a sunny afternoon. Who doesn’t love a hot pink drink with a little … Read more

These double chocolate zucchini muffins are perfect! Dark chocolate muffins with grated zucchini and melty chocolate chips make an ideal snack this season. We all love them. It’s zucchini season — time to turn a surplus into something delicious. These muffin cakes are loaded with deep chocolate flavor, melty chips and a tender, cake-like crumb. … Read more

Mashed potatoes on pizza — it sounds unusual, but pierogi pizza is a delicious reality. In Pittsburgh, pierogies are a culinary institution. From neighborhood gatherings to the playful pierogi races at PNC Park, we take these filled dumplings seriously. While many of us grew up with store-bought versions, there’s something special about the homemade variety … Read more