This crispy chicken Caprese is a perfect summer dinner: thin, tender, and ultra-crispy chicken cutlets layered with heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil. Finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze for a burst of flavor. Tomatoes and mozzarella are a summertime dream. When you add crispy chicken and plenty of fresh basil, dinner becomes effortless … Read more

These grilled prosciutto-wrapped peaches make me so darn happy. I mean, just look at how cute they are! And peaches wrapped in prosciutto? Sign me up. PLUS! Fresh baby arugula for a peppery bite, creamy crumbled goat cheese, crunchy roasted pepitas, all finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Yes. Peach season is here, and … Read more

Sooooo yeah. I did this. Over the holiday break I found myself making a lot of homemade liqueurs. My cousin and I had already made candy cane vodka and homemade amaretto, and once I started I didn’t want to stop. I wanted something rich, creamy and comforting to enjoy over the long weekend, so I … Read more

Mac and cheese is pure comfort food to me. Mother Lovett made a creamy, delicious macaroni and cheese that I always tried to perfect. She used to tell me my version was “too dry” — admittedly, I never used six pounds of Velveeta. One thing I have no restraint about when it comes to mac … Read more

{via} Here are some of my current favorite recipes and treats from around the web—perfect inspiration for summer and beyond. Spicy watermelon, mint, and lime granita — refreshing and bright for hot days. Breakfast quinoa with stewed blackberries — full of bold flavor and texture. Roasted blueberry and cream matcha popsicles — sweet, creamy, and … Read more

You might want to cover your ears for this one. After the first bite I couldn’t stop exclaiming — this cake is that good. I’m a total basketcase over it. See that fluffy texture? It comes from whipped egg whites folded into the batter. I attempted to beat them by hand — because why not … Read more

Here are some of my current favorite food and drink discoveries from around the web—simple, delicious, and totally worth bookmarking. Peanut butter and chocolate swirl bread — an irresistible mashup of rich chocolate and nutty peanut butter baked into swirled loaf form. Perfect for toast or an indulgent snack. Coconut oil latte — a cozy, … Read more

Hello! This week on the blog I shared my favorite Thanksgiving appetizer roundup, plus a collection of recipes to make with your leftovers and my annual holiday baking list. All of my gift guides are live. Find curated ideas for every person and budget, including: Women Men Kids Parents / In-laws Hosts Under $25 Kitchen … Read more

Hello! This week on the blog I shared a delicious crispy broccoli cheddar chicken, along with saucy fire-roasted spaghetti squash, hot honey chipotle BBQ chicken nachos, and cheeseburger crunchwraps — so much great game-day food. There’s also a new weekly menu and a peek at a week in our life if you want meal inspiration … Read more