Basically obsessed with this weeknight salsa chicken quinoa. It’s full of flavor, cooks in one pot, and is super easy to pull together on busy weeknights as families settle back into routines. Making this dish felt a bit nostalgic — like those early food blogs from years ago — but tasty comfort food never goes … Read more

I’m that girl. You know the one who eats all the cobbler topping and leaves the softened fruit in the dish for someone else? That’s me. I don’t usually choose fruit for dessert, but when it’s caramelized with sugar and topped with a flaky, buttery crust, I’m convinced. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream … Read more

This grilled salmon club sandwich is a summer favorite — piled with juicy tomatoes, crunchy bacon, crisp lettuce and a bright charred scallion mayonnaise. It’s simple, satisfying and sure to please. If you’re craving a fresh, flavorful sandwich, this one delivers. I’m always searching for new ways to enjoy salmon, and this sandwich checks every … Read more

If I’m going to eat a salad without bacon or cheese, it had better be for a very good reason. Like finding a diamond ring at the bottom of the bowl. Or discovering a new pair of shoes — or four. Or the promise of a big chocolate bar smothered in peanut butter. Or simply … Read more

I made you a vegetable today — with cheese, eggs, bread and butter. Between watching Down to You (remember that movie from high school?) and slicing off tiny pieces of brownies one by one, I decided the season has officially turned to grilled cheese. There’s no turning back now. Grilled cheese doesn’t really need a … Read more

These thumbprint cookies are a tradition from Mother Lovett. When I pulled my first batch of thumbprint cookies from the oven, the smell instantly took me back to baking with her at Christmastime. It brought a rush of nostalgia and hunger. I ate a few in her memory — this will be our first Christmas … Read more

Did this seriously happen? Did I really make a dessert in the crockpot? Short answer: yes. But also… not exactly. It stops being a strict “dessert” when you eat it for lunch, then again as an afternoon snack, and by dinnertime there’s barely anything left. Don’t ask me how that happens. I wanted to tell … Read more

Hello, perfect summer Friday! EATING My sun-dried tomato corn chowder with crispy goat cheese croutons is heavenly and a true summer favorite. The combination of sweet corn, savory tomatoes, and crunchy cheesy croutons makes it a light but satisfying dish for warm evenings. DRINKING For drinks, I love a spicy watermelon sangria alongside a refreshing … Read more

I’m feeling very 1992 with this caramel apple dip today! This is my updated take on the classic caramel cream cheese apple dip from the 80s and 90s. I swapped the cream cheese for a silky mascarpone base, added a boozy, slightly salty bourbon caramel, and finished it with roasted, chopped cashews. Serve with apple … Read more

Brownies are incredibly versatile. They can transform a plain boxed mix into a rich, impressive dessert with just a few simple add-ins or a decadent frosting. I’ll admit I sometimes use a boxed mix — they’re delicious and convenient. Brownies are quick to make and almost always a crowd-pleaser. Who doesn’t love a fudgy square … Read more