Hello, weekend! This week on the blog I shared a fresh summer salmon spaghetti, loaded grilled potatoes with guacamole, and a new Summer Fridays post. I also rounded up my July favorites, and reminded everyone it’s the last weekend to shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. There’s a new menu for the week plus a peek … Read more

We love making pizza quesadillas for an easy weeknight dinner. Marinara, pizza seasonings, shredded chicken and melty cheese are sandwiched between tortillas and baked until crisp. Finish with extra sauce, cheese and pepperoni — simple and delicious. We might be the biggest pizza lovers around. I can pizza-fy almost anything. These are crispy baked pizza … Read more

You can wipe that smirk off your face. And pick your jaw up off the floor. No butter. No bacon. No chocolate. This can’t be fun. Or can it? I know the blog is often indulgent — one week filled with lighter recipes, the next with something decadently rich. But at home we really do … Read more

Pound cake is a curious thing. To be honest, it’s never been my favorite. I’ve gone on about loving rich desserts that make my teeth hurt, and pound cake simply didn’t fit that description for me. That changed a few years ago when a client brought me a homemade pound cake. It was the first … Read more

This one-pot shrimp and orzo is unbelievably delicious and perfect for busy weeknights. I’m having a moment with shrimp, butter and lemon — and honestly, it’s a very tasty moment. This dish comes together quickly and tastes like something special, even though it uses a short list of ingredients. When dinner is ready, everyone digs … Read more

This peach tomato salad is packed with fresh sweet corn, drizzled with a bright basil vinaigrette and finished with crunchy toasted quinoa. Refreshing, vibrant, and ideal for late-summer produce. Who else can’t get enough of summer produce? I’m definitely still in summer mode. We eat seasonally at home, and right now our weekly farm box … Read more

There is one thing I’m craving during this heat wave. And no, not just a margarita. What I really want are crisp, fresh things: fruit, shrimp, and light bites that feel cooling. Not exactly salads in the traditional sense—more like juicy melon, chilled milkshakes, and water-packed foods that help me beat the heat. Truthfully, I’ve … Read more

{via} Hello! I’m adding a bit of casual chatter to these weekend posts along with my favorite links. I realize I already ramble all week, and now there’s more rambling—sorry, not sorry. I’ll share a little about our weekends and life here when it feels relevant. Not a ton; you can still find the usual … Read more

It’s time to cozy up by the fire with a hearty lasagna Bolognese and a glass of red wine. If you want big comfort and bold flavor this season, add this lasagna Bolognese to your must-make list. It’s the quintessential winter dish: rich meat sauce, nutty whole wheat lasagna sheets, a silky béchamel and plenty … Read more

Cilantro and lime is one of my favorite flavor pairings. I often have citrus on hand, though I sometimes forget about it—unless it’s being squeezed into a vodka, in which case I never forget. Other times they languish in the fridge until I find brown slime in the crisper and remember it’s time to clean. … Read more