Hello fellow corn lovers. Right now I’m on my way (with a few detours) to the Jersey Shore for a few days — maybe my thirtieth summer there. I remember how the weeks between the end of school and the beach used to drag forever. Now I blink and the season feels like it’s almost … Read more

These blueberry zucchini muffins are tender and delicious, with a hint of cinnamon and plenty of vanilla. Finished with a light lemon glaze, they make a lovely afternoon or bedtime snack. Want the best blueberry muffin right now? Add vegetables. Call them blueberry muffins with zucchini or zucchini muffins with blueberries — either way they’re … Read more

Cookies for breakfast. On Monday! You know this week has to be good. I didn’t make them alone. Oh no. I had a little helper. She was a tad bit excited. This is Morgan — my best friend’s daughter and the sister of the baby with the wild faces. We hit it off instantly; we’re … Read more

We have a delicious menu to finish out January! Simple weeknight meals, fresh salads, comforting pasta and more — all ideas to make the end of January tasty and easy. What are you planning to cook this week? What to Eat This Week Start the week with a winter vegetable galette. It’s a cozy, vegetable-forward … Read more

Could I be any more predictable? I can’t help it. I love tacos. I love pizza. I love taco pizza. I make a pizza or tacos most weeks and since I had pizza yesterday, today it’s taco Thursday. I’ve been trying to cook with more cuts of beef. Until recently I stuck to flank steak … Read more

[These cherry cheesecake brownies are sponsored by Harry and David.] Brownies have always made me happy, but these cherry cheesecake swirl brownies have me downright giddy. Cherries were a big deal in my childhood home. I remember the thrill of the first box of cherries each season—sitting at the kitchen table and eating them one … Read more

These crispy buffalo smashed potatoes are irresistible. Golden, crunchy smashed potatoes are topped with melty blue cheese, drizzled with buffalo wing sauce, and finished with lots of cilantro and green onions. They make a perfect game-day snack or a flavorful side dish. There’s nothing I won’t put wing sauce on. It’s time to buffalo wing … Read more

Today we pause to honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country, and we pay tribute to the men and women who continue to protect and serve. Memorial Day is a solemn time for reflection, gratitude, and community—an opportunity to acknowledge the sacrifice that secures our freedom. Across towns and … Read more

I have always loved New Year’s Eve—as long as I’m staying at home. I don’t have any desire to go out that night; I much prefer being cozy at home with family, friends, or both, and lots of snacks. This year we’ll be at home again, and with so much illness still going around in … Read more

It all started with the creamy feta. That feta has dominated the last few months of my life. It’s been the reason for splurges, minor kitchen disasters and an obsession with roasting peppers without gloves. I’d rather risk a burnt fingertip than miss out on a tangy, creamy dip. As summer winds down I’ve been … Read more