These grilled zucchini boats are filled with a bright lemon and fresh basil goat cheese mixture, then finished with brown-butter garlic breadcrumbs. They make a fantastic side dish or a satisfying vegetarian main alongside a big summer salad. There’s something about summer produce that makes cooking so easy and joyful. We’re deep into summer mode … Read more

Who else is feeling like it’s full-blown summer already? Here are some tasty and easy ideas for the week ahead. Start the week with the best-ever tomato soup paired with a melty grilled cheese. This tomato soup is one of those dishes I crave in any season — comforting, bright, and deeply satisfying. For Taco … Read more

So, I’m jealous. Of myself. I’m jealous of myself because last night, while looking through these photos, I was annoyed that this wasn’t my dinner and that a quarter jar of almond butter had taken its place. It’s silly—I never used to be into almond butter—until I discovered a vanilla-flavored jar that changed everything. Now … Read more

This roasted cacio e pepe cauliflower is your new go-to side dish! It’s golden and crisp, cheesy, and full of flavor with a touch of heat. Best of all, it pairs with almost anything. I’ve got an excellent side dish for you. This cacio e pepe cauliflower is perfect alongside winter mains. It roasts up … Read more

Here’s what to do if you’re currently devouring Reese’s peanut butter eggs. Or Cadbury Creme Eggs. Or Dove coconut-filled eggs. Or fruity jelly beans (and if you prefer spiced beans, well — we may not be kindred spirits). Or massive Sarris truffle eggs. I could list a dozen more, but here’s the plan: grab a … Read more

We’re heading into December with a lineup of delicious, comforting meals to inspire your weekly menu. Here are tasty ideas to try this week — easy, flavorful dishes that suit cozy evenings and simple meal planning. What To Eat This Week Slow roasted sweet potatoes with spicy garlic chickpeas — a hearty vegetarian main with … Read more

These crispy halloumi fajitas are a weeknight winner: toasty seared cheese, warm tortillas, marinated peppers and onions, finished with avocado. Delicious and simple. This has quickly become my favorite easy weeknight meal. Halloumi fajitas deliver a satisfying crunchy, chewy cheese texture that updates the usual fajita lineup. If you cook the same meals on repeat, … Read more

As your resident drama queen, I’ll be blunt: these are the best mashed potatoes I’ve ever made. I know — bold claim. You don’t have to agree, and taste is subjective. But right now I’m deep into brown-butter obsession, so my opinion may be a little biased. Here’s the thing: browning butter changes its flavor … Read more

Time to celebrate the first day of fall with pumpkin queso! Officially celebrating fall means it’s finally acceptable to share pumpkin recipes. While I’m saving most sweet pumpkin dishes for later, savory pumpkin is where I’m at — and this pumpkin queso fundido is firmly in that category. This version is a riff on my … Read more

This broccoli BLT pasta salad is an ideal summer side—bright, crunchy, and full of flavor. Tossed in a tangy asiago ranch, it tastes like a BLT with broccoli and pasta. It’s a crowd-pleaser at BBQs and potlucks. We’re making a salad today—part BLT, part pasta salad, all delicious. This broccoli BLT pasta salad balances crisp … Read more