I’m excited about this week’s menu—so many favorites lined up! Highlights include my mom’s famous chicken marsala, a comforting squash pasta, cheesy bubbly cauliflower, and one of my go-to fall breakfasts. For Meatless Monday, I love a hearty cheesy cauliflower parmesan. It’s filling and cozy, and I usually serve it alongside parmesan-roasted broccoli—something I make … Read more

Hello, weekend! I’m thrilled we’re turning the clocks forward and getting more daylight — it’s been such a long winter. On the blog this week I shared a few favorites: a roasted broccoli cheddar risotto that tastes like risotto mac and cheese, and a sneak peek recipe from my new book featuring chicken Romano meatballs. … Read more

So how did these scones come about? Have a seat. A few days ago, while stirring a pot of chicken meatball soup and letting my mind wander — wondering why gummy vitamins seem to have so many more yellow than red, and whether anyone could top Boyz II Men in the mid-90s — I realized … Read more

When I was around ten or eleven years old, my best childhood friend and I made a time capsule. A real time capsule — as real as a tween in 1994 could make one. We filled it with things I can’t perfectly recall. I’m pretty sure there was a candy-striped friendship bracelet (the chevron, apparently, … Read more

Bread… it’s what’s for dinner. In my house, bread can very well be dinner. Some nights are snack dinners — last night included some hastily bought cookies that disappeared faster than I expected. But this pumpkin-spice English muffin bread is so good you could happily have it for any meal. I first noticed the English … Read more

I’m currently crushing on a handful of recipes and treats from around the food blog world. Below are the ones I’m most excited about right now. Yogurt granola fruit tart — light, fresh, and perfect for brunch or a spring gathering. Crispy quinoa & sweet potato tacos — hearty, healthy, and full of flavor. The … Read more

Oh my gosh — this might be the best skillet cornbread I’ve ever made. It’s light and fluffy with a hint of sweetness, crisp edges and a tender crumb—exactly what a great cornbread should be. I love surprising Eddie with homemade cornbread because he absolutely adores it. Once, when we had a chili bar for … Read more

Then there was that time I based a recipe on a candle scent. Yes, I’m serious. I’ll admit it’s slightly less strange than the time I made a milkshake inspired by a hand soap scent. We’ve all had creative lapses, right? The inspiration was a pumpkin chai candle that smells like absolute heaven. It’s warm … Read more

I live for a Brussels sprouts and pistachio pizza! It’s been a long time since I shared a pizza recipe — and I have missed it. Pizza is one of my favorite things to make, and I’m always experimenting with new toppings and combinations. This Brussels sprouts, caramelized onion and pistachio version is extra delicious. … Read more

Salads are back in full force this Monday! I don’t mind being cliché when something tastes this good. Hi hi hi. How was your weekend? I may have eaten an entire plate of burrata and come home with four cans of truffle salt from Trader Joe’s. I might also have watched Love Actually a few … Read more