Wanna know a secret? My mom totally burned me out on buckeyes when I was a kid. She made them every Christmas for years — so many that I eventually made myself sick from eating peanut butter balls, stealing spoonfuls of melted chocolate, and hiding the finished treats in Tupperware out in the garage. You … Read more

A new month brings another round of delicious recipes from The Pretty Dish book club. Happy November! We’re continuing to cook through a book I love, and I’m so grateful for your support. If you recently picked up a copy of The Pretty Dish, I’d love for you to join the book club this month. … Read more

How is August almost over!? We’re wrapping up the month with a seasonal, garden-forward menu for the week—bright produce and simple preparations that let summer flavors shine. What To Eat This Week Kick off the week with a one-pot peach basil chicken: juicy peaches and fragrant basil pair beautifully with tender chicken. Serve alongside grilled … Read more

This chocolate coconut Easter cake is simple to make and perfect for the holiday: a tender chocolate sheet cake topped with coconut cream cheese frosting, toasted coconut and Cadbury mini eggs. It’s a fun-food week here! This chocolate sheet cake is finished with a whipped coconut cream cheese frosting, crunchy toasted coconut and chocolate eggs … Read more

I hope you’re ready to see a billion underexposed photos of the same exact dough over and over and over again. Please say yes, because you will be rewarded with this. This was a… project. To say the least. I had been dying to try homemade croissants for ages, and after mentioning them when I … Read more

I have an idea. And no, it’s not a magical way to insert myself into an episode of Nashville — though honestly that needs to happen. I adore that show. Liam and Deacon and Gunnar, oh my. Connie Britton, my imaginary best friend. In my fantasy world we’d do each other’s hair and I’d grow … Read more

Raise your hand if you love green bean casserole! These crisp-tender green beans are coated in a creamy Parmesan mushroom sauce and finished with crunchy French fried onions. Give me a big bowl—this one’s irresistible. This recipe is part of the How Sweet Eats Thanksgiving series and it’s a favorite. It leans classic, but with … Read more

This is the first time in nearly four weeks I’m not a single lady. I’ve been playing the single-lady card for almost a month while my husband was traveling, and I won’t lie — I kind of loved it. I’m someone who treasures alone time, and it felt wonderful to: sleep peacefully in the middle … Read more

Apparently it’s a week of cheese! Not complaining — at all. I didn’t plan to post so many cheesy recipes this week, but here I am in San Francisco typing another one to follow Monday’s grilled cheese and yesterday’s cheesy avocado toast. I promise Monday will bring something sweet and uncheesy, but for now: more … Read more

I made you a big bowl of goodness. Summer is flying by, so I made a short list of small, summery things I want to do every day — simple pleasures so I won’t be saying in September that I didn’t actually enjoy the season. I’m talking about everyday moments: eat outside more, sip fresh … Read more