Chickpea Salad Bowl with Dill Croutons and Lemon Vinaigrette

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This is my go-to chickpea salad bowl: a hearty mix of peppery arugula, crisp dill croutons, chickpeas, creamy feta, ripe avocado, crunchy cucumbers and juicy tomatoes, all tossed in a bright red wine vinaigrette. It’s a simple, satisfying meal that works as lunch or dinner. You’ll want to dig in right away. My favorite version … Read more

Currently Crushing On: What It Means and How to Tell If You’re Smitten

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Hello weekend! I launched a new Substack called Curated Cravings — it’s a bit more personal than this site, so subscribe if you want extra content and occasional sneak peeks from the book. Nothing here is changing; Curated Cravings is simply additional, fun content. Big news: the bonus cookbook is available if you preorder a … Read more

Crispy Broccoli and Cheese Tortilla Pizzas for Quick Weeknight Meals

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These broccoli cheese tortilla pizzas are a quick family favorite. They’re ideal for using up leftover roasted broccoli or for a busy weeknight when you need something fast. Crispy, cheesy and full of flavor, they’re simple to make and always satisfying. Want to make broccoli irresistible? Put it on a pizza. These personal-size tortilla pizzas … Read more

Never-Fail Pie Crust Recipe: Part One — Flaky, Foolproof Crust

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Where to begin? It’s been nearly a year since I ransacked Mother Lovett’s recipes. I can’t honestly call it a recipe box — her recipes were stuffed into a bag, completely unorganized. Much like my life. Well, those aren’t really her written recipes. Her true recipes lived only in her head, which we hope is … Read more

Currently Crushing On: Trending Celeb, Fashion & Pop Culture Picks

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Happy Saturday! There’s so much to enjoy this July weekend. This week on the blog I shared a few standout recipes: a bright, savory bloody mary tomato salad, crunchy hot honey pretzel chicken fingers, and a silky vanilla stone fruit tart that’s absolutely irresistible. I also posted a new Summer Fridays edition and rounded up … Read more

Currently Crushing On: People, Places, and Things I Love Right Now

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Happy Saturday! This week on the blog we released the free Everyday Dinners bonus cookbook. I also posted an easy lemon butter shrimp and broccoli skillet for a quick weeknight meal. Other recent favorites include our banana oatmeal muffins, a round-up of St. Patrick’s Day recipes and a 15-minute lemon parmesan cauliflower gnocchi. There’s also … Read more

Roasted Broccoli Caesar Salad with Crispy Croutons

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This roasted broccoli Caesar salad is a delightful twist on the classic. Tender roasted broccoli tossed with a creamy Greek yogurt Caesar dressing, topped with golden toasted breadcrumbs and plenty of Parmesan — a simple, satisfying bowl. This might become your favorite way to enjoy broccoli. I never expected to call broccoli a favorite, but … Read more

Mini Baked Meatballs: Crispy Bite-Sized Party Appetizers

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This is me. I put empty milk containers back in the fridge. I throw gum wrappers behind the couch. I resist laundry until it smells. I don’t roll the toothpaste tube from the bottom. I eat all of the rice chex out of the Chex Mix. And I use tomato sauce from a jar. Meatballs! … Read more