It’s remarkably simple to make pumpkin puree at home. I first made pumpkin puree from scratch during a pumpkin shortage a few years ago. After discovering that the canned pumpkin in my pantry had been expired for a couple of years, I decided to make my own. It turned out to be easy and delicious. … Read more

Your weekend lineup needs these salted brown butter peanut butter M&M cookie bars. These bars are gooey and chewy, with deeply flavored brown butter and pockets of melty peanut butter M&Ms. They’re indulgent, easy to make, and perfect for sharing — or keeping all to yourself. Start with perfectly browned butter. The nutty, caramel notes … Read more

Hello and happy Saturday! This week on the blog I shared crispy lemon chicken Caesar wraps, a comforting squash soup with curried brown butter, a collection of recipes for Valentine’s Day and February, and an irresistible chocolate peanut butter skillet brownie. You can find my January favorites here, along with a roundup of everything I … Read more

Happy hot cocoa cake day! Or should we unofficially call this Christmas cake day? I’m a huge fan of holiday cakes — even though I don’t love baking cakes in general, I always make an exception for festive ones. Two years ago I shared a white sparkle Christmas cake that many of you have turned … Read more

This pistachio-crusted chicken is crisp and juicy, with a rich, nutty breading. Pair it with a bright zucchini ribbon salad dressed with lemon and plenty of parmesan — a perfect combination. Welcome to one of the most frequently made meals in my kitchen. This pistachio-parmesan crusted chicken is buttery and rich, crunchy on the outside … Read more

Promise me you’ll make a potato chip frittata this week! I know — last week I suggested rolling corn in Hot Cheetos and now I’m telling you to put potato chips in eggs. But trust me: this one’s worth it. We’re in survival mode here in 2020, so let’s try all the things. This frittata … Read more

Hello hello! Are you getting ready for the first full week of the new year? Time is flying. This week on the blog I shared 60 make-ahead lunch ideas to simplify your weekdays, and my annual dinner-ideas roundup featuring 175 recipes to inspire weeknight meals and special dinners. I also posted a cozy recipe for … Read more

Happy weekend! This week on the blog I shared our favorite grilled chicken vodka pasta, along with steak tacos topped with chimichurri, a roundup of 15 recipes to make before summer ends, and a new Summer Fridays post. If you haven’t joined my Substack newsletter yet, you can sign up for updates and extras. I’ve … Read more

I’m sorry to have to do this to you. But you need to know how irresistible these pancakes are. I first spotted this recipe on Tasty Kitchen months ago, and when I finally made them my world changed. Yes, my jeans got a little tighter. Completely understandable, right? I swapped in a few healthier ingredients … Read more