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

Let’s talk about the best coffee cake I’ve ever had. It seemed fitting to share this on a Monday — because Mondays deserve cake. After a series of kitchen catastrophes (a scorched skillet pizza, a blender mishap that left soup on the floor, and an inexplicable PayPal purchase by someone else), I needed something that … Read more

Discover a collection of game day recipes perfect for football season: snacks, dips, pulled pork, salads, treats, cocktails and more. Each recipe is easy to prepare and ideal for entertaining on game day. Football food season is here again! It’s the best time of year—great games, cooler weather, and of course, amazing food. Over the … Read more

Hello Saturday! I hope you’re able to enjoy the warmth and ease of early summer this weekend. A few updates: my next book signing for The Pretty Dish is in one of my favorite cities, Washington, D.C. The event—featuring a Q&A, party, and signing—is hosted at Room & Board. If you’re nearby, please RSVP; it’s … Read more

In case you’re wondering, I’m still in a cinnamon roll coma. Today I wanted something different for breakfast — or snack, or lunch, or even dinner if you’re anything like me. Most people might choose something savory like broccoli or eggs. I chose muffins. Who doesn’t love creamsicles? Muffins? Cream? Heavy cream? I adore anything … Read more