We’re in the heart of summer, and the produce is at its peak. This week I made a big batch of pesto to use across several meals — it’s a quick way to highlight fresh basil, tomatoes, and summer fruit. Here are some simple, seasonal ideas for what to eat this week to keep dinners … Read more

This Christmas ice cream cake is festive and fun to make. Built from Oreo cookies, ice cream sandwiches, and a seasonal peppermint ice cream, it’s always a crowd-pleaser. Who’s in for a Christmas ice cream cake? I’m raising both hands. This cake looks impressive but is surprisingly simple to assemble. It tastes fantastic and feels … Read more

This spicy grapefruit tequila soda is bright, light and incredibly refreshing. Freshly squeezed grapefruit juice is shaken with tequila and jalapeño slices, poured over crushed ice, then topped with fizzy water for a simple, delicious cocktail. Hiiii. This is my current favorite cocktail. It’s refreshing, light and wonderfully citrusy—perfect when grapefruit is at its peak. … Read more

This cream of asparagus soup is the ideal spring recipe — bright, refreshing and full of fresh asparagus flavor, with a touch of citrus and a little cream. Enjoy it for lunch or dinner with toasted sourdough. I love a light, springy soup that makes simple meals feel special this time of year. This soup … Read more

Hello? If you’ve been away, welcome back. I may have overindulged in s’mores jar cakes recently, but today it’s all about a different kind of comfort food: mac and cheese—with a Mexican twist. Before we dive into the recipe, two quick asides: I’m hoping the movie adaptation of Water for Elephants lives up to the … Read more

This bircher muesli is our absolute favorite — rolled oats, nuts, dried fruit and coconut combined with yogurt, milk, vanilla and grated apple. Let it rest in the fridge overnight, then serve in the morning for a filling, flavorful breakfast. Say hello to my favorite breakfast. Until the next contender arrives, this one’s it. If … Read more

There is only one thing worse than having to stare at these cookies through your screen. And that’s listening to me rave about how incredible they taste. Or… I suppose it could be worse — I could remind you yet again that peanut butter and chocolate (the truest of pairings) get even better with banana. … Read more

We’re back with our first mocktail of the year: a bright, fizzy Triple Citrus Kombucha Fizz. This mocktail is perfectly suited to winter citrus season: refreshing, effervescent, and just like a fun cocktail—without the alcohol. Kombucha adds a lively fizz and tang that plays beautifully with fresh citrus and a splash of ginger beer. It’s … Read more

This baked vodka sauce gnocchi is pure comfort — pillowy gnocchi bathed in a creamy, tangy vodka tomato sauce, topped with torn burrata and melted parmesan, then baked until bubbly and irresistible. Hello, lover. There’s really no other way to say it: saucy baked gnocchi loaded with melty burrata and plenty of parmesan is one … Read more

December is here — I can’t believe how quickly the year has flown by. This week on the blog I shared a comforting mozzarella chicken with orzo, a bright cranberry orange coffee cake, my 2022 holiday recipe guide, and savory ham and Swiss puff pastry twists. It’s also gift guide season. Here are my curated … Read more