Over on ThreadSence this weekend our cocktail theme was beer, so I’m sharing a decadent float that combines dark chocolate ice cream, raspberry liqueur and a winter ale. It might sound unusual, but the rich chocolate, bright raspberry and malty beer come together beautifully for a grown-up dessert drink. The deep cocoa of the ice … Read more
It’s Saturday! Time to do this. These graham cracker chocolate chip muffins are absolutely worth making. They combine a tender, slightly sweet crumb with the warm flavor of graham crackers and pockets of melty chocolate. Soft inside with a lightly crisp top, they’re perfect for a relaxed weekend morning, an afternoon snack or packed in … Read more
Let’s call this what it is: a big, colorful summer grain bowl overflowing with fruit and vegetables.
This is essentially a throw-every-summer-ingredient-into-a-bowl salad — but because trends insist, we’ll call it a grain bowl. It’s a vibrant mix of farro and quinoa with all the juicy peaches, cherries and summer vegetables you can gather. It’s simple, fresh and utterly delicious.
Delicious ideas for you, coming right up! This week’s menu is full of comforting, easy-to-prep meals perfect for chilly weather. I’m obsessed with this lineup — simple planning makes weekday cooking feel effortless and delicious. Start the week with slow-roasted sweet potatoes topped with spicy garlic chickpeas for a satisfying Meatless Monday. This dish is … Read more
If you’ve been tempted to abandon your resolutions, these cupcakes will do it. One peek at the swirled vanilla-chai batter and resistance is gone. The batter looks like something you want to scoop into a mug and drink. But please don’t—raw eggs and all that. I keep typing “chair” instead of “chai.” My fingers are … Read more
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