A rainbow! We’re eating a rainbow. All summer long I’ve been obsessed with smoothie bowls. They started as a novelty for me — something I dismissed as unnecessary when a smoothie could simply be sipped — but lately I’ve become a full convert. What changed my mind is how fun and refreshing they feel in … Read more

These might be the cutest zucchini boats you’ll ever make! I’m back with another stuffed squash recipe. I recently shared a spaghetti squash dish, but this bruschetta quinoa zucchini boat is different and just as delicious. It’s a satisfying meatless option and perfect for weeknight dinners. It’s hard to believe September is almost over. If … Read more

Oh I did a really smart thing last night. Instead of taking a walk, going to yoga, making dinner, or tackling a long list of work, I stayed in and watched The Vow—alone. If you ever wondered how stereotypical I can be, that’s your sign. The ending made me want to throw a beer bottle … Read more

I think it goes without saying how I feel about cheese. And because I love cheese, fondue is naturally one of my favorite things. Fondue has always felt special to me — nostalgic, cozy, and endlessly satisfying. My mom made fondue occasionally when I was growing up, and even though it was rare, I remember … Read more

This post is sponsored by ALDI. These maple mustard Brussels sprouts are tossed with Dijon and 100% pure maple syrup, roasted until golden and finished with pistachios and pomegranate arils. A delicious side dish any time of year. A fresh take on a favorite vegetable. I still laugh thinking about the 90s—would they believe how … Read more

If the yellowed index card doesn’t give it away, the “White Karo Corn Syrup” listed among the ingredients should. This is another treasure from Mother Lovett’s expansive recipe collection. I was especially excited to discover these cookies because they use one of my favorite ingredients: graham cracker crumbs. True story: sometimes I melt butter in … Read more

How should we use our Thanksgiving leftovers? If you want easy, delicious ways to transform your leftovers, you’re in the right place. Here are my favorite ideas to turn turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce into breakfasts, lunches and dinners that feel brand new. Start the night of Thanksgiving by prepping a simple breakfast: … Read more

Happy Saturday! This week on the blog I shared a few favorite recipes: a brown butter scallop and champagne risotto, a quick and easy ravioli soup, a perfectly seared filet mignon with blue cheese butter, and a chewy, gooey chocolate chip skillet cookie. Each recipe is designed for simple weeknight cooking and comforting weekend meals. … Read more

Here’s a flavorful chicken recipe to rescue you from the usual dinner rut. This dish is easy to prepare and bursting with flavor. The key is marinating the chicken in advance so it soaks up the seasonings. When you’re ready to eat, just cook it and finish with fresh tomato, basil, garlic, and parmesan for … Read more

This lemon brown butter salmon is destined to become a new weeknight favorite. Simple, fast, and packed with bright, nutty flavor, it comes together in about 15 minutes with just a handful of ingredients. If you want an easy, impressive dinner tonight, this is it. The dish relies on just a few components—salmon, butter, lemon, … Read more