Hello hello weekend! This week on the blog I shared a few new recipes and roundups I think you’ll love. There’s a cozy winter breakfast quinoa, savory hot honey chicken thighs with rosemary orzo, and a comforting creamy chicken and couscous soup. My big winter reading list is up, and you can also catch what … Read more
These lavender lemon bars are a delightful twist on a classic favorite. Traditional lemon bars are enhanced with lavender sugar for a subtle floral sweetness that pairs beautifully with bright lemon. Perfect for a weekend treat or afternoon tea, these lavender lemon bars are simple to make and endlessly satisfying. I can’t get enough of … Read more
Looking for lunch inspiration for the year? Here are 45 easy, mostly make-ahead lunch ideas to make eating at work — or on the go — more enjoyable and satisfying. All of the ideas below are designed to be prepared ahead of time. Whether you prefer reheated meals or salads and bowls assembled in the … Read more
It’s been almost two months since I posted a new taco recipe — way too long, if you ask me. Monday is calling and tacos are answering. Seriously — tacos fix everything. Part of me wants to spend Monday lounging on the couch, watching Friends reruns, and reading trashy magazines — maybe sneaking in an … Read more
Put cantaloupe prosciutto skewers on your long weekend menu — they’re an effortless, show-stopping appetizer. This recipe is simple, fresh and perfect for warm-weather gatherings. Sweet cantaloupe, salty prosciutto and creamy fresh mozzarella come together on a skewer, and a bright lemon-mint pesto drizzle lifts the whole thing into something special. Melon is one of … Read more
These garlic butter scallops are pure summer on a plate. And no, those aren’t tomatoes — they’re a crisp, refreshing watermelon salsa. Slightly sweet, a touch spicy and wonderfully crunchy on top of buttery scallops. This is one I’ll be making on repeat all summer long. It’s been ages since I posted a scallop recipe. … Read more
Mr. How Sweet is a man’s man. He’s polite and a true gentleman — he still opens the car door for me every time. He usually shaves, though sometimes he has a little scruff. Deep down he wants to live in jeans and flannel, which I pretend to object to. He doesn’t mind getting his … Read more
I’m loving this cookies and cream birthday overload cake — it’s absolutely amazing. These falafel tacos look like a fun and flavorful twist on a classic. Donut muffins? Yes please — these are irresistible. These painterly-dyed Easter eggs are stunning and would brighten any holiday table. Sriracha roast pork tacos with kiwi salsa verde — … Read more
Now this is exactly what people mean when they say you should eat with your eyes — color matters.
Just look at those vibrant layers.
Could this be the best breakfast ever?
Also: why can’t it still be Sunday? Who makes a sandwich like this on a Monday? Real life, am I right.
I have one favorite thing about this chicken. Once I made these chicken fingers for lunch and packed the leftovers in the fridge. The next day my husband opened the fridge, grabbed them and took them to work for his lunch. He hates coconut. Not the casual dislike he has for some cheeses—he truly can’t … Read more