20 Summer Dinner Ideas I Cook All Season Long

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These are our favorite summer weeknight meals—fresh, simple dinners that come together quickly and always please the crowd. Here are the ones we rely on most. Looking for easy, satisfying summer weeknight meals? Below are my top picks that highlight seasonal produce, simple techniques, and make-ahead sauces that speed dinner prep. These recipes are the … Read more

Sheet Pan Walking Taco Nachos Recipe for Party-Ready Nachos

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I love making sheet pan walking tacos. Classic walking taco fillings piled into corn chip scoops are perfect for a crowd or game day — fun to eat, simple to assemble, and always a hit. Game day ready! These sheet pan walking taco nachos are a playful twist on single-serve walking tacos served in chip … Read more

Host a Weekend Hot Dog Bar + 7 Gourmet Hot Dog Ideas

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I’ve realized that my idea of heaven might just include a hot dog bar. If I’m being honest, I usually have only one or two hot dogs each summer—but they have to be really good ones. For the longest time I only ate hot dogs with yellow mustard. Then about ten years ago Lacy ordered … Read more

Lemon-Chive Potato Salad with Parmesan and Fresh Herbs

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This lemon chive potato salad is a bright, flavorful side that pairs with almost any weeknight meal. Quick to make, it’s full of fresh chives, shaved Parmesan and a tangy lemon vinaigrette — delicious served warm or chilled. A perfect summer side! If you want something similar to potato salad but lighter and more herb-forward, … Read more

Currently Crushing On: Celebrities and Trends I’m Loving Now

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Hello weekend! This week on the blog I shared a cozy cold-weather salmon kale salad with potatoes, plus a one-pan lemon chicken and couscous recipe. I also rounded up a collection of favorite fall soups and posted what I think is the best cheeseburger soup — all perfect for colder nights. You can find my … Read more

Holiday Appetizers and Snacks for Festive Gatherings

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Last year I spent an entire month highlighting some of my favorite holiday appetizers. That month left me with a few extra pounds and a very long appetizer recipe index, so I wanted to share some of the standout recipes I’ve made and loved over the past year. Enjoy! Two Bean Pesto Dip Fresh Fruit … Read more

Meyer Lemon and Ricotta Pizza with Fresh Herbs

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Wait — don’t run away.

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Before you judge, hear me out: yes, this is a pizza with lemons. And yes, I served it on a Monday in January — that bleak stretch after the holidays when snow and gray skies make anything bright feel like a miracle. Finding Meyer lemons over the weekend felt like a small victory, and I couldn’t resist recreating a pizza I’d been dreaming about for months.

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I’ll confess: I partied it up the weekend before — mall trip, a hot dog topped with grilled onions, sautéed mushrooms, cheese and ketchup (shockingly life-changing), and then an early night. January makes me prone to ridiculous snack decisions; half a bag of Popchips disappeared in a moment of melancholy. But the lemon pizza idea stayed with me.

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Bang Bang Brussels Sprouts Recipe – Spicy Crispy Roasted Bites

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These bang bang Brussels sprouts are crispy and irresistible. Roasted until caramelized, the sprouts develop charred edges and are finished with a creamy garlicky chili sauce that brings bright, spicy-sweet flavor. Seriously addictive and easy to pop straight from the pan.

It’s side-dish season around here!

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I’m always on the lookout for a standout side, and these bang bang Brussels sprouts are a favorite. The sprouts roast until crisp, then get drizzled with a creamy bang bang sauce made from mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce and chili garlic paste. The result is sweet, spicy and utterly delicious.

I can’t get enough.

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This recipe is wonderfully versatile. It makes a simple weeknight side the whole family will eat, but it also scales up easily for parties, game-day snacks or potlucks. You can make one pan or two — either way, they disappear fast.

These are perfectly poppable; I often find myself snagging a few straight off the baking sheet.

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Roasted until the outer leaves are crisp and the insides stay tender, the sprouts have great texture. The creamy, slightly spicy sauce adds richness and a tangy-sweet finish. Crunchy, creamy and savory — every bite is balanced.

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Who I’m Crushing On Right Now

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Hello weekend! One more Saturday closer to spring — I love it. If you’re in the Dallas area, remember that this Thursday is The Pretty Dish book party at Room and Board. If you can make it, be sure to RSVP! This week I published the next post in my blogging series and I’m so … Read more

Bourbon Hot Fudge Milkshake Recipe: Decadent Adult Dessert

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I can’t think of anything better.   Hot Fudge Bourbon Milkshakes Yield: 2 big shakes Print Recipe Pin Recipe No ratings yet Leave a Review » Ingredients Hot Fudge Bourbon Milkshakes 1 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 ounces bourbon 1/2 cup hot fudge + 2 tablespoons Bourbon … Read more