Summer Fridays Vol. 13: New Music Picks & Featured Tracks

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It’s our last Summer Fridays post of 2021 — this season flew by. Thank you for spending these summer weekends with me! EATING I’ve been loving crispy buffalo cauliflower topped with smoked blue cheese and avocado. The combination is one of my favorites and makes a great appetizer or snack. DRINKING I’m already sliding into … Read more

Currently Crushing On: What It Means and How to Handle a Crush

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This week felt a little off with Halloween landing on Monday, so I’m especially glad it’s the weekend — and the weekend before my birthday, no less. We’re celebrating with a few birthday-related plans and little treats. How about you? Any fun plans coming up?

If you love makeup, don’t miss that the Sephora VIB sale started recently. I may have kicked off my birthday celebrations a bit early with some of the sale finds.

Earlier in the week I shared short videos of two favorites: our easy weeknight chicken tacos and a ridiculously good pumpkin-ricotta gnocchi. Both are simple, comforting, and have been on rotation around here.

Favorites from around the web this week

That creamy red potato soup looks absolutely dreamy — full of warmth and texture.

Smoky tomato lentils cooked in coconut milk are calling my name; the combination sounds rich and cozy.

I’m obsessed with the idea of a one-skillet gnocchi dish with Brussels sprouts and chickpeas — hearty, fast, and perfect for cool evenings.

This playful take on eclairs is irresistible — fun, over-the-top, and exactly the kind of dessert that makes me smile.

Eggs Florentine served in pullman bowls is such a beautiful, comforting breakfast or brunch option — elegant but homey.

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Rainbow Citrus Crunch Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette Recipe

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This rainbow citrus salad is wonderfully crunchy and packed with bright, balanced flavors. Blood oranges, red cabbage, spinach, avocado and a sesame vinaigrette combine to create a vibrant, beautiful bowl. Bright, crunchy salads are the perfect antidote to winter blues — and this one delivers on texture, flavor and visual appeal. This salad is loaded … Read more

Summer Fridays Vol. 1: Sunny Weekend Outfit Ideas

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Summer Fridays is back! If you’re new here, Summer Fridays is our weekly summer coffee-date post every Friday where I share what I’m loving, using, wanting, reading and listening to. It’s meant to inspire your weekend and add a little fun to each summer Friday. EATING Two recipes we make almost every week are my … Read more

Currently Crushing On: New Favorites I’m Loving Now

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{via} It’s the last weekend of summer — how did that happen? I’ve been enjoying all the tomatoes and sweet corn this week and feel satisfied, ready to shift into fall produce like squash and pomegranates. It’s a delicious transition. What are your plans for the weekend? Toasting the season with one last glass of … Read more

Crispy Thin-Crust Pizza Recipe: Perfect Homemade Pizza

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THIS pizza. This pizza is everything. Where do I even begin? Everything about PIZZA. And not just any pizza — thin crust pizza. Thin and crispy. Light and crunchy. Yes, I love the thick, fluffy crust sometimes, but this is different: thin, crisp, and dangerously delicious. Many of you have asked whether I can turn … Read more

Maple Turkey Chili for Weeknight Dinners

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This easy turkey chili may be the only soup recipe you need this season. This is going to be your weeknight go-to: simple, fast, and full of flavor. It comes together quickly and tastes fantastic. If you’re short on time but want a satisfying, cozy dinner, this chili delivers. I’m always experimenting with chili — … Read more

Grilled Pineapple Chili Chicken Skewers with Garlic-Chive Dip

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Oh look — it’s my annual chicken-on-a-skewer recipe. There’s something about chicken on a stick that just tastes better than the same chicken baked in a dish. I don’t know the science, but I keep testing it every year. If you like skewers, you might also enjoy some earlier ideas I’ve made: chili garlic chicken … Read more

One-Pot Cheesy Nachos Recipe for a Crowd

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These one-pot nachos are a favorite — a flavorful layer of taco-seasoned ground beef with green chiles and pinto beans sits beneath melty cheese and tortilla chips. Bake until golden and gooey, then serve hot. Truly the best nachos. Yes — one pot nachos! These are incredible: layers of spiced beef, green chiles, pinto beans … Read more