Bread was never my go-to snack — until now. Over the years I’ve flirted with the idea of being “a bread person,” and this post might sound familiar. But there’s a small difference with this loaf: it actually makes me want to snack on plain slices. I’ve made soda bread before — a brown butter … Read more

Just how I like to eat my vegetables. IN CAKE. There’s something about a cake baked in a skillet that makes it feel special. Maybe it’s the rustic presentation, the caramelized edges, or simply that it’s a fun change from a traditional pan. Whatever the reason, skillet cakes hit a sweet, nostalgic spot. If your … Read more

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