These crispy baked cheeseburger quesadillas are a family favorite: crisp flour tortillas stuffed with sharp cheddar and seasoned cheeseburger meat, then topped with shredded lettuce, juicy tomatoes, pickles, tangy pickled onions and a creamy house burger sauce. Here’s an embarrassingly easy meal you’ll want on repeat. These baked cheeseburger quesadillas get requested all the time. … Read more

This easy cheddar scallion beer bread is a wonderful addition to soups, salads, or as a cozy dinner side. It’s simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser. A new favorite for soup dipping. This cheddar scallion beer bread is ideal on a crisp autumn afternoon—perfect for dunking into stew or serving alongside chili, roasted vegetables, … Read more

This stone fruit caprese is sponsored by ALDI. It’s stone fruit season and I couldn’t be more excited — juicy peaches, nectarines and cherries are finally here. This summer stone fruit caprese is a refreshing twist on the classic caprese salad and perfect for warm-weather entertaining. It assembles in minutes and doesn’t require turning on … Read more

I’ve been waiting all summer for this root beer float! There’s something irresistible about s’mores — the balance of toasted marshmallow, melted chocolate and crunchy graham cracker creates a flavor and texture combo that instantly elevates treats. That same magic is what inspired this s’mores-inspired root beer float. I’ve shared root beer float variations before … Read more

Hickory dickory dock This blog post is a bit of a mess, but the recipe is excellent. I stayed up too late, but it was worth it — this dish is simple and flavorful. The combination of honey and lime brightens the tilapia and gives it a lovely glaze. Crispy Honey Lime Tilapia Yield: 4 … Read more

Easiest meal ever, coming right up. This sheet pan smoked sausage and peppers is my go-to quick dinner. It’s requested all the time because the prep takes only minutes and the oven does the rest. The flavors are fantastic, even if it isn’t the most photogenic meal. I usually use smoked turkey sausage, which we … Read more

Happy Saturday! This week on the blog I shared a delicious grilled chicken blueberry salad with blueberry vinaigrette, plus bang bang grilled corn and refreshing margarita floats. There’s also a new summer Fridays post, a fresh weekly menu, and a peek at a week in the life. You can find everything I read in June … Read more

This ranch dressing is our absolute favorite. Use a base of Greek yogurt or sour cream, choose dried or fresh herbs, and add a touch of smoked paprika for a subtle smoky note. It’s versatile, bright, and incredibly easy to make. Meet my all-time favorite ranch dressing — simple, flexible, and the only ranch recipe … Read more

I don’t even know what to say. I’ve never wanted to eat something so cute so fast. If you love peanut butter cookies, this will be a hit: it’s essentially a giant peanut butter cookie baked in a skillet. I adore peanut butter cookies, but what really steals the show here are the toppings. I’m … Read more

This kale pesto pasta is bright, comforting, and simple to make. A robust kale pesto—packed with parmesan, garlic, toasted pine nuts, lemon and a touch of red pepper—is tossed with hot bucatini and finished with crunchy roasted chickpeas and extra parmesan. Delicious and satisfying. Heading into mid-January with something green on the table! This easy … Read more