Happy Saturday! Can you believe it’s the last weekend of October? I hope you’re celebrating with something fun—like a candy charcuterie board similar to the one above. It’s such a playful way to treat yourself. On the blog this week I posted a favorite weeknight recipe: maple BBQ salmon. I also shared a comforting three-cheese … Read more

Let’s talk snacks Some days a crisp apple with creamy peanut butter is all you need. Sprinkle a little cinnamon on top and it feels like a win — satisfying, energizing, and simple. As a kid I loved quick fixes like banana boats: bread spread with peanut butter, a banana tucked inside and held together … Read more

These pimento cheese deviled eggs are made with a rich pimento cheese filling, topped with sliced scallions, pimentos and crushed potato chips for extra crunch and flavor! Hello hello — it’s time for fancy deviled eggs! These deviled eggs use a classic-style filling with one delicious twist: pimento cheese. They’re finished with scallions, diced pimentos … Read more

See also: how to eat an obnoxious amount of snacks. Because that is totally going to happen here. It’s your dream snack, right? Definitely mine—right up there with mini peanut butter cups tossed into a bowl of hot popcorn. (Psst: try it.) Here’s the Friday question: have you tried Trader Joe’s milk chocolate jumbles? They’re … Read more

Hello summer Friday! xo EATING Favorites on repeat: chicken meatballs with zucchini risotto and the creamiest broccoli shells and cheese. I’m also loving a hot bacon Caprese and a crispy prosciutto and charred corn salad for easy, bright summer meals. DRINKING For drinks, I’ve been enjoying a brown sugar fig bubbly, a refreshing cucumber prosecco … Read more

These are my favorite winter recipes—timeless comfort dishes I turn to again and again. Many are classic crowd-pleasers with glowing reviews. From cozy dinners to warming breakfasts, these picks are perfect for chilly days. Looking for winter cooking inspiration? Here are a dozen flavorful recipes to try this season. When the winter blues hit, a … Read more

Welcome to my new favorite dinner for 2021: pork milanese. This crispy pork milanese is the way I want to make pork chops from now on. The exterior is golden and crunchy while the interior stays juicy and tender — the most satisfying pork I’ve tasted in a long time. My mom used to make … Read more

As I scraped the last bits of hummus from the container with a salty pita chip, I noticed the empty tub looked suspiciously like a peanut butter jar. I opened the peanut butter and tentatively spread some on the slightly soggy chip next to the hummus. Curiosity took over. It was surprisingly delicious. Moments later … Read more

This eggnog sheet cake is light and tender, finished with a silky eggnog cream cheese frosting and a dusting of sparkling sugar and freshly grated nutmeg. It’s an elegant, festive dessert perfect for holiday gatherings. Welcome to this year’s Christmas cake celebration! This fluffy sheet cake has a delicate crumb and a cloud-like eggnog frosting. … Read more

I like to think that one day I’ll be THE super cool mom. There will always be a cookie jar filled with freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. I’ll also keep a stash of cookie dough in the freezer, rolled into perfect little balls so I can bake a fresh batch in minutes. On movie nights … Read more