Otherwise known as: how to eat all the hummus. If eating an entire hummus platter is wrong, I don’t want to be right. Making this at home is absolutely doable, and the result is anything but boring. Creamy bean dips that are perfect for pita and crunchy chips? Yes, please. We fell in love with … Read more

I adore this grilled zucchini Caesar: large zucchini chunks charred and caramelized on the grill, finished with a tangy Greek yogurt Caesar dressing, shaved Parmesan, and crisp sourdough breadcrumbs. A perfect summer dish. I’ll turn anything into a Caesar. This grilled zucchini Caesar is simple but bold: hearty zucchini pieces grilled until slightly charred, drizzled … Read more

Your weekend just got an upgrade: loaded mashed potato pancakes are on the menu! This recipe is a full-on nostalgic throwback for me — my mom used to make mashed potato pancakes when I was growing up. Maybe not every week, but they were memorable enough that it felt like she did. I loved them: … Read more

Happy National Doughnut Day! I usually roll my eyes at food holidays, but National Doughnut Day is one I always celebrate. If you love doughnuts even a little, join me. Last year I shared a puff pastry doughnut recipe that’s my fast, foolproof shortcut. Yes, it’s a cheat compared to yeasted doughnuts, but puff pastry … Read more

Finally, it’s February! There are plenty of tried-and-true favorites on this week’s menu. We’re starting the week with a classic: thai coconut chickpea curry. It’s a perfect Monday meal—hearty and comforting without being overly heavy, and leftovers make an excellent lunch. I usually serve it with coconut rice, though quick-cooking rice works well in a … Read more

Today is a special day: it’s Mr. How Sweet’s birthday. Happy Birthday Mr. How Sweet! Many years ago Mr. How Sweet was born. If it were up to him, today’s blog would feature steak with a side of chicken, or maybe the meal he had on Saturday — a cheeseburger with orange chicken from Trader … Read more

Oh yes — I did it. I put pulled pork in your guacamole. Or on your guacamole, more precisely. Honestly, who does this? I do. I’m doing it right now. I like to share a pork-forward recipe between Christmas and New Year’s for anyone who includes pork in their holiday traditions for luck. Over the … Read more

These are the simplest, tastiest, and quickest spiced cashews you can make—I promise they’ll disappear fast. If you’re skeptical, I’ll bake you cookies or snack on a piece of broccoli to make amends. I first heard about Ina Garten’s chili-spiced cashews and was eager to try them. Predictably, I couldn’t resist tweaking the recipe a … Read more

New favorite meal alert! I can’t decide what I love most: the pumpkin seed pesto or the caramelized delicata squash. So instead of choosing, I combined them into one dish — and it’s absolutely delicious. This warm, comforting bowl tastes like fall without relying on the usual orange-hued ingredients. It’s cozy, bright, and full of … Read more

This may be my favorite year yet for a kids’ gift guide. With a newly turned two-year-old and an almost five-year-old, I feel confident about the toys and items my kids truly love and play with most. Below are tried-and-true favorites we reach for again and again. I’d love to hear what you would add … Read more