Weekly Meal Plan: What to Eat the Week of April 4, 2021

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Happy Easter! We have a fresh spring menu planned for the week, plus several ideas for using up those leftover hard-boiled eggs from the holiday. What To Eat This Week Start the week with asparagus tartines topped with a hard-boiled egg vinaigrette — a bright, flavorful dish that’s perfect for using extra Easter eggs. The … Read more

Pear Mug Pie Recipe: Quick Single-Serve Dessert for One

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[This pear mug pie is sponsored by Harry and David!] If you’re craving something cozy and simple, this pear mug pie is exactly that. A single-serving pear mug pie comes together quickly and feels so special when finished with tiny puff pastry stars. I’m excited to share this recipe using Royal Riviera Pears from Harry … Read more

10 Festive Drinks to Serve This Thanksgiving

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Sharing the best Thanksgiving drinks — from cocktails to non-alcoholic punches and cozy hot beverages to sip by the fire. I’ve assembled a curated lineup of Thanksgiving drinks you’ll want to serve all weekend long. Thanksgiving weekend is one of my favorite times of year — it’s perfect for hosting, getting cozy around the fire, … Read more

Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting

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True story: I had never eaten sweet potato pie. I’d never even seen one. I’d never been in the same room as a sweet potato pie. I never tried making one or looked up a recipe for it. The closest I’d come was belting out James Taylor’s song in the bathroom (hairbrush microphone, excellent acoustics). … Read more

Guacamole Buffalo Chicken Pizza Recipe — Spicy Avocado Pizza

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Guac twice in one week?! Oh yes — and this time it’s on buffalo chicken pizza. This combo is wild but irresistible. The spicy, tangy buffalo chicken meets cool, creamy guacamole for a pizza that somehow balances heat and freshness perfectly. It’s a fun, unexpected twist that belongs on repeat. Every year around the Super … Read more

Toasted Coconut Brussels Sprouts Recipe for Crispy Flavor

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I know it’s surprising, but I actually enjoy brussels sprouts. Thank goodness I like them — otherwise vegetables would rarely make it to my plate. To keep my affection for these little green cabbages alive, I have to change them up so I never get bored. Yes, I know this combination might be divisive: brussels … Read more

Cheesy Pizza Fries Recipe: Crispy, Melty Snack for Game Night

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Pizza fries are our new favorite thing — crispy waffle fries piled with marinara, melty mozzarella, and pepperoni. A shower of Parmesan and a scatter of fresh basil take them over the top. Cheesy, crisp, and utterly satisfying: the best game-day snack. Here’s a simple recipe to make this weekend. These pizza fries are loaded … Read more

What I’m Currently Crushing On: Top Finds and Favorites

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Happy weekend! On the blog this week I shared a few favorites, starting with a bright and satisfying winter chickpea salad that’s perfect for chilly days. I also posted s’mores overnight oats (seriously delicious), a selection of March and St. Patrick’s Day recipes, and a cozy spicy butternut squash chicken pasta. I rounded up my … Read more

Pulled Pork and Beer Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

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I’m ready to ring in the New Year. I have champagne, glittery tights and, in a few hours, I’ll have huge hair. Really huge. I even have a $33 bottle of hairspray to prove it. Oh, and I have pork. So, 2013, bring it on. Could any recipe better wrap up the year on this … Read more

Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Pumpkin, Sage & Brown Butter

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These twice-baked sweet potatoes have plenty of personality. Crispy sage, sage-infused butter, heaps of parmesan and a touch of pumpkin puree. Yes—pumpkin in sweet potatoes. It might sound unusual, but the flavor is subtle and delicious. Trust me, it works. November feels like the Thursday of the year: full of anticipation and the start of … Read more