Top-notch, delicious recipes to plan your meals for the week. Looking for inspiration for this week’s menu? Here are several tasty, balanced options to mix and match for lunches, dinners, and light breakfasts. What To Eat This Week Chickpea salad bowls — hearty, protein-packed bowls that are easy to assemble and customize with fresh vegetables, … Read more

If you love tacos, these crispy summer carnitas tacos are a must-try: tender, shredded pork crisped to golden perfection on warm tortillas, topped with a bright sweet corn salsa and a herby jalapeño crema. Flavorful, refreshing, and unforgettable. Who doesn’t love tacos? I’m raising both hands for these crispy carnitas summer tacos. Juicy, shredded pork … Read more

This winter vegetable galette is a cozy, satisfying meal perfect for cold evenings. Roasted winter vegetables are tossed with crumbled goat cheese and baked in a flaky, herb-scented crust for a rustic, delicious main course. Make this for dinner tonight — leftovers reheat beautifully for lunch. This galette is packed with roasted vegetables and creamy … Read more

Happy Saturday! On the blog this week I shared a few favorites. First up: delicious bolognese stuffed peppers — you can make them with meat or keep them vegetarian. I also posted a bang-bang cauliflower salad, a roundup of 10 favorite weekday breakfasts, and a saucy sun-dried tomato gnocchi that’s seriously amazing. There’s a new … Read more

This pesto chicken dip will elevate your weekends and become a new favorite for gatherings. If you’re in full football or party mode, a standout dip is essential. It’s officially dip season. This recipe feels familiar and comforting but carries a bright summer vibe thanks to fresh herbs and tomatoes. It’s exactly what you want … Read more

If you haven’t tried crispy smashed potatoes yet, what are you waiting for? Say hello to one of our most-made side dishes! This isn’t the first time I’ve posted smashed potatoes, but this is a classic, everyday version that’s simple enough for weeknights and special enough for company. A few years ago I shared a … Read more

Apparently I’m all about breakfast right now. I’m also into cold summer iced teas, taupe booties, neon pink blush, chocolate chip cookies and the slightly sad sunflowers on our new cream kitchen table. I won’t force all of that on you, but I will admit I’ve been on a serious breakfast streak lately. I even … Read more

Say heeeeey if you want to put bacon on your buffalo deviled eggs! My aim was to turn deviled eggs into little buffalo wings — and it worked. I wanted more than heat: I wanted richness, creaminess, and a satisfying crunch. I wanted a deviled egg that disappears the minute it hits the platter. This … Read more

I’ve planned a week of delicious, easy-to-make meals to inspire your menu. These recipes balance bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and simple techniques so you can enjoy home-cooked meals without spending all day in the kitchen. Looking for ideas for dinners, lunches, or a weekend brunch? Below is a curated lineup of recipes that covers seafood, … Read more

Remember when I had that outrageous muffin obsession? I tried stepping back from muffin-making to spark my creativity and spare my waistline. Instead, I dove headfirst into even more sinful and addictive baking. Creative? Yes. Helpful to the waistline? Not so much. These muffins really do taste like oatmeal cookies—no exaggeration. You could add raisins … Read more