Say hello to my favorite snack. I’ve long been a beans fan, but roasted chickpeas are a next-level obsession. I reach for them nearly every day — they transform salads, elevate snacks, and add satisfying crunch to meals. Below is my straightforward method for getting them crispy and flavorful without fuss. Start by preheating your … Read more

YOU GUYS. This dip. There are no words. Growing up, Mother Lovett was the queen of dips and my own mom followed close behind. We didn’t just have homemade dips — we had those grocery-store tubs with irresistible labels: horseradish bacon, blue cheese, ranch, French onion. There were usually several open at the same time, … Read more

I love this time of year for meal planning — it makes cooking feel fresh and fun. We’re enjoying simple pasta nights, taco dinners, breakfast for dinner and a lot of delicious, easy meals. What are you planning to cook this week? What To Eat This Week Start the week with breakfast for dinner. A … Read more

Happy weekend! This week on the blog I shared a bright and zesty lemon farro salad with olives and feta, a crispy pepperoni arugula salad, a collection of 40 recipes for Mother’s Day, and grilled bread topped with lemon-herb ricotta. You can also find my warm-weather favorites gathered in one place. My Substack newsletter publishes … Read more

What could be better than vegetables? In my opinion, not much — but roasted or sautéed with bacon grease comes pretty close. Warning: this isn’t your typical spinach dip. It’s far from the usual creamy recipe — think bold flavors and hearty texture. My uncle made a version of this for a party recently and … Read more

I don’t think I’ve ever been this excited to share a recipe: cake batter chocolate bark. It’s fun, colorful, and dangerously easy to eat. There’s a cheeky secret in this bark: a spoonful of actual yellow cake mix folded into melted white chocolate. It gives the white chocolate that unmistakable cake-batter flavor and a silky, … Read more

This started as a simple loaf cake that became something a little more playful. I found irresistibly ripe strawberries at the market and knew instantly I wanted “strawberries and cream” in dessert form. The berries smelled sweet and bright the moment I picked them up — exactly how I wait all year for them to … Read more

On a garlicky herb crust! This pizza is a flavor explosion — bold, savory, smoky and bright all at once. Ready for the full rundown? Here’s what you get: Crispy, candied, spicy bacon bits. Generous blankets of melty smoked blue cheese. Plenty of fresh herbs for brightness. A thin, ultra-crisp crust studded with garlic and … Read more

I just had a delightful revelation. Just minutes ago I realized something that made me laugh: s’mores can feel like a healthy treat. Hear me out. Consider the classic s’more: a modest cracker base, a small piece of chocolate—dark, ideally, for the antioxidants—and a marshmallow that puffs up and creates the sensation of eating more. … Read more