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

Over the years I’ve shared my Thanksgiving timeline and it’s proven incredibly helpful — especially to me. This year looks different for many of us, but we’re still hosting my parents, so I’m preparing a full spread of our best classics. I don’t change the menu drastically year to year, and now that I have … Read more

Oh, Monday — why must you arrive so soon? This weekend we celebrated my youngest brother’s college graduation. It was a reminder of how fast time passes and that I’m not thrilled about getting older. The celebration included plenty of fried food, a lot of laughter, and one too many Irish car bombs. Oops.   … Read more

Oh my gosh. I’ve discovered a new pasta salad obsession. This might be the most delicious thing to come through my kitchen in months. For real. Quick backstory: I’ve never been a huge fan of pasta salad, especially the heavy, mayo-based versions you often see at picnics. Last year I made a crispy bacon pasta … Read more