I have been dreaming.

Of this sandwich!
Since last fall. LAST fall. Waiting for good green tomatoes has been seriously hard.
It’s here — my curated guide to the best restaurants in Pittsburgh. At last I’m sharing a selection of my favorite Pittsburgh restaurants and our go-to spots around the city. This roundup has been in the works for a long time. On an Instagram Live I promised it was coming soon, and here it is. … Read more
Tonight I’m sharing this peanut butter pie with you in the hope that you’ll make it this weekend and enjoy it with people you love. Please take a moment to support a fellow baker and blogger who is grieving a great loss. Your kind words and visits mean more than you might think. Life is … Read more
I have been dreaming.

Of this sandwich!
Since last fall. LAST fall. Waiting for good green tomatoes has been seriously hard.
I was excited to make this dish for Mr. How Sweet. I had been thinking about it for days. I couldn’t wait to tell him: pepperoni and chicken on a whole wheat crust. It felt like the perfect combination for someone who loves hearty, comforting food. I was even more pleased after I learned Mr. … Read more
About to make this crispy chickpea chopped salad your new favorite thing! How’s that for alliteration? A great salad is even better when it rolls off the tongue. This salad is a mash-up of two classics I make all the time: my favorite Greek salad and my house salad. They’re both staples in my kitchen—perfect … Read more
This is our favorite pork schnitzel, sponsored today by the National Pork Board! Served with a homemade Carolina gold BBQ sauce and a crunchy Brussels slaw, it’s satisfying and full of flavor. Dinner is coming in hot tonight! I’ve got a full plate for you: juicy, crispy pork schnitzel drizzled with a tangy homemade Carolina … Read more
This post is sponsored by the National Pork Board. This smoky pork marsala is a twist on the classic chicken dish — tender pork chops in a savory, smoky mushroom and wine sauce, served over creamy mashed potatoes for a cozy weeknight meal the whole family will enjoy. I have a warm, comforting dinner to … Read more
This tomato risotto with burrata is made with fire-roasted tomatoes, plenty of garlic and fresh basil. A ball of burrata is added at the end so it melts into the creamy rice — a cozy, dreamy meal. This is a hug in a bowl. This risotto features fire-roasted tomatoes, lots of garlic and Parmesan, fresh … Read more
This is basically my ideal Friday food. Perfect Friday snack—crispy chips with two bold dipping sauces. If you start the day with an acai bowl, you absolutely deserve to indulge in as many chips as you want. Balance, right? This is a copycat-ish version of a dish Eddie had at Flipside before my book signing … Read more
Happy weekend! This week on the blog I shared my full 4th of July recipe guide, plus a slow-roasted hot honey tomato crostini, amazing turkey smash burger tacos, and an orange meringue pie. I also posted a new Summer Fridays installment. You can find all of my June favorites in one place. There’s a new … Read more