It’s our final summer Fridays edition of the year, and I’m sharing favorites for eating, drinking, baking, reading, and everything in between as the season gently shifts toward fall. EATING Pesto meatball melts are at the top of my list — melty, savory, and perfect for an easy dinner. I’m also into fresh fig grain … Read more

I’ve got a little pizza confession. I don’t love pepperoni, and here’s the kicker—I usually prefer my pizza plain. Yes, plain. Plain as in just lots of gooey cheese and nothing else. Plain like the word I jokingly use for my husband’s simple tastes. Plain like what my closet probably should look like at this … Read more

Now this is how you make friends. Make homemade pizza and deliver it in 25 minutes. I don’t hate it. There’s something about the holiday season that makes me crave pizza. Between cookies, chocolate, peppermint, roast beef and twice-baked potatoes, pizza feels like the most comforting, uncomplicated option. It’s familiar, easy, and somehow exactly what … Read more

I adore this grilled chicken Caprese bowl for lunch. It’s effortless to assemble and pairs beautifully with grains or greens. Make it ahead for a satisfying, healthy warm-weather meal. Lunch time!! This chopped grilled chicken Caprese bowl combines fresh mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, bright basil and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. It’s flavorful, filling and perfect any … Read more

If you want a pizza all to yourself—no one else touching it—this summer pizza is a perfect option. It’s topped with bright, seasonal ingredients and can include chicken for extra protein if you like. To make a summer pizza, gather fresh summer produce and herbs you enjoy. Fruit—peaches, berries and other stone fruits add sweetness … Read more

Delicious meals lined up for your week ahead! This week we’re celebrating winter citrus, planning a special Valentine’s Day dinner, and squeezing in an easy taco pizza for Taco Tuesday. What will you be cooking this week? What To Eat This Week For Valentine’s Day, try a perfectly seared filet mignon — it’s simple to … Read more

This quinoa and white bean soup is a warm, comforting bowl of flavor. With a parmesan-infused tomato broth, buttery cannellini beans and filling quinoa, it’s finished with crunchy Dijon croutons. A simple, satisfying soup you’ll want to make again and again. Soup season is here, and this one is a favorite. I can never get … Read more

I made a cashew blue cheese dip and it’s seriously addictive. Placing fresh vegetables next to a bowl of blue cheese dip is a guaranteed way to get me to eat them. Potato chips, crackers, pretzels — even pickles — all vanish around a good blue cheese. I can’t resist it. Last night I made … Read more

Most delicious summer menu for this week! Grilled salads are the best this season—smoky char, crisp lettuce, and bright dressings make them irresistible. What’s on your menu this week? What To Eat This Week Garlic butter zucchini boat bolognese — a lighter, flavorful take on classic bolognese served in roasted zucchini halves for an easy, … Read more