Homemade BBQ Sauce One of my favorite homemade sauces, this BBQ sauce surpasses any bottled version I’ve tried. It’s versatile for grilling, dipping or glazing, and delicious straight off the spoon.   Whole Wheat Orzo with Grilled Chicken and Roasted Veggies This orzo dish is great served hot or cold and can be prepared ahead, … Read more

So… how offended will you be if I tell you how to make a sandwich? I’m not assuming you don’t know how to build a sandwich. You do. But every so often we all forget how to make a truly killer sandwich. By “we” I mean the collective of internet friends who overthink food and … Read more

I have to tell you about my favorite thing: a perfect cheese plate. Cheese, of course. Is it embarrassing to show how I assemble my go-to cheese plate? Maybe a little, but this is the method I rely on—simple, flexible, and always impressive. These ideas were included in my snacks chapter and are perfect for … Read more

Happy Saturday! I hope your week has been productive and delicious. On the blog this week I shared several new recipes that I think you’ll love: sticky honey garlic salmon bowls, a cozy fire-roasted chicken tortellini soup, a crunchy winter broccoli salad, and a gooey garlic bread grilled cheese. Each one is simple enough for … Read more

Look no further for your new favorite meal—this southwest salmon salad is seriously delicious. If that isn’t a loaded salad, I don’t know what is! I’m sharing this recipe in case you have leftover mango from last week’s cashew shrimp dish. You could certainly just eat the mango, use it with the shrimp, or toss … Read more

Let me introduce you to our new favorite meal. When I told Eddie I was making chicken tamale pie, he was skeptical—he didn’t know what it was. The minute I said “cornbread base,” though, he was sold before I even listed the rest of the ingredients. This skillet has everything he loves and everything I … Read more

Happy Saturday! This week on the blog I shared fresh fig and farro grain bowls that are perfect for the season. I also made a pesto smoked chicken dip (hello, lover), an apple orchard punch that’s truly delicious, and crispy roasted buffalo cauliflower. If you missed it, last weekend I posted my beauty favorites and … Read more

Happy weekend! I spent the week sharing a bunch of summer recipes and favorites on the blog. If you missed them, here are highlights and things I’m loving right now. This week’s recipes include a tangy grilled buffalo chicken with scallion corn salad, and a grilled zucchini Caesar that’s perfect for warm evenings. I also … Read more

Hello there. Last week I had a bowl of wedding soup for the first time in years. It surprised me how much I enjoyed it and inspired me to create my own version with tiny chicken meatballs. The result is bright, comforting and easy to make. Soup is one of those things I eat year-round … Read more

It’s a long weekend! This week on the blog I shared summer carnitas tacos, double chocolate zucchini muffins, my August favorites (so many good things), and our final Summer Fridays post. There’s a new menu for the week and a fresh peek inside our everyday life. You can join the Everyday Dinners cookbook club on … Read more