This pesto melt chicken is a simple, crowd-pleasing weeknight meal: marinated chicken seared until golden, topped with pesto and finished in the oven under melty mozzarella. Flavorful, fast, and satisfying. Perfect for late-summer dinners when basil and pesto are plentiful. If you have fresh basil or a jar of pesto to use up, this pesto … Read more

Oh my cookies. I’m deepening my pistachio obsession by pairing them with rich, gooey chocolate fudge. The combination is irresistible. This month I teamed up with Better Homes and Gardens to celebrate cookies all season long. Each week I’ll share a cookie recipe on the Delish Dish, taking some classic BHG recipes and giving them … Read more

Meet my newest obsession: kale cacio e pepe. Or simply: kale, cheese, pepper—and pasta. This is the easiest weeknight meatless meal you can make. Seriously simple. The most time-consuming part is waiting for the water to boil. It’s perfect for a Monday, a busy evening, or anytime you want something fast, comforting and full of … Read more

{via} As December unfolds I won’t complain about how quickly the month is passing — I’m honestly loving every minute. There’s something special about holiday moments with Max at this age; his excitement is contagious. Today we’re heading to breakfast with Santa and I can’t wait to see his face. I’ve been sharing my 12 … Read more

We all love this weeknight spinach baked gnocchi — an easy, comforting dinner you can pull together on a busy weeknight. Ground beef or turkey, marinara, fresh spinach and tender gnocchi finished with melty cheese. Delicious. Perfect for making Monday night dinner effortless. This baked gnocchi combines marinara, seasoned ground meat, fresh spinach, gnocchi and … Read more

So many delicious dishes are on the menu this week! Below you’ll find a curated list of inspired meals to try, with images and brief descriptions to help plan your week of cooking. Which of these will you make this week? What To Eat This Week Summer risotto stuffed peppers — Creamy risotto baked inside … Read more

Check out my blog at Whirl Magazine!   Coffee tastes like dirty water. Plain and simple. The only coffee I will drink has to be loaded with sugar, cream, whipped cream, chocolate, caramel, bacon… You’ve heard that before, so I’ll spare the extra details.   I’m obsessed with white chocolate mocha frappuccinos from Starbucks — … Read more

Yes — we’re doing it: broccoli cheddar burgers. If you’d told me a decade ago that I’d be sharing broccoli cheddar burgers on my blog, I would have laughed. Even five years ago I might have. But here we are — making these broccoli cheddar burgers and absolutely loving them. I based this recipe on … Read more

These garlic bread pizzas are easy to customize and incredibly delicious. Roasted garlic butter is spread on French bread, then toasted and piled high with your favorite pizza toppings. It doesn’t get much better than this. Pizza Friday! These garlic bread pizzas start with roasted garlic butter, crisped French bread and whatever toppings you love. … Read more