Happy Friday! This week on the blog I shared a new grilled chicken cherry kale salad, along with pimento cheese BLTs, a roundup of 85+ back-to-school dinner ideas, and an update in my Summer Fridays series. There’s also a fresh menu for the week and a new “A Week in the Life” post giving a … Read more

Apparently it’s nacho week! Not really, but it feels that way. This would be delightful if I weren’t the one constantly shoveling nachos into my mouth. I think I’ve learned my nacho lesson. But first, I have to share this version with you. We love crispy roasted potatoes—truly love them. When I roast a panful, … Read more

Happy weekend! We’ve got a few fun days ahead, starting with brunch this morning. Wishing you a lovely weekend. P.S. Don’t forget you can get a free bonus ebook with an order of The Pretty Dish! Favorites of the week Funfetti chip scones — yes, please. Chicken mango rainbow veggie wraps — bright and satisfying. … Read more

Hey there! This week on the blog I shared a delicious peach basil panzanella salad. I also posted a grilled chimichurri chicken recipe and marinated tomato BLATs — all perfect for late-summer meals. There’s a new Summer Fridays roundup as well. Find the latest weekly menu and a new Week in the Life post on … Read more

These orange cinnamon muffins are fluffy, tender, and bursting with bright citrus and warm spice. Light, cinnamon-scented muffins with a hint of orange and a buttery streusel topping, finished with a glossy orange glaze. They make a delightful breakfast or brunch treat and are easy to prepare ahead of time. If you love orange and … Read more

It’s the last summer Friday of July — here’s what we’re planning for the weekend. EATING I’m making my ricotta tomato jam jar, and maybe the bruschetta chicken. I’m also eyeing a slow-roasted tomato basil pasta for an easy, flavorful meal. DRINKING All the chilled rosé, ideally on the beach. My rosé guide is a … Read more

With garlic brown butter breadcrumbs. Yes — that felt like a mouthful for the title. I almost feel guilty. Stuffing vegetables with mac and cheese? Or, as my dad jokingly put it, “stuffing fungus with mac and cheese”? It sounds absurd, but I’ll always count mushrooms as a vegetable — it helps me pretend I’m … Read more

Let me tempt you with the best shrimp salad rolls—an easy, no-cook dinner perfect for hot summer days. I’m in a full-on summer-food mood this week. These shrimp salad rolls scream warm-weather meals: light, fresh and effortless. They pair beautifully with a simple pasta salad or a crisp green side, and they’re ideal for casual … Read more

We love this chocolate-glazed banana bread — a favorite banana bread recipe made with plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream), baked until tender and finished with a rich chocolate glaze. It’s an indulgent, weekend-ready treat. Your weekend treat is here! This is our go-to banana bread, made extra moist and tender with plain Greek yogurt … Read more