This spinach artichoke skillet lasagna is comforting, cheesy, and simple to make. Built with shredded chicken and farfalle pasta, it’s an easy, flavorful dinner that pleases a crowd. This is one weeknight meal you’ll want to keep in rotation. This spinach artichoke chicken pasta hits all the right notes: creamy ricotta, melty mozzarella, tender shredded … Read more

I can’t believe it’s the week before Christmas — the time has flown by. This week on the blog I shared a turkey taco nacho skillet, an easy and satisfying weeknight dinner. I also posted favorites like caramel pretzels, a broiled wedge salad with pomegranates and pistachios, candy cane buttercrunch, and a festive Caprese quiche … Read more

Don’t worry. There is bacon and cheese involved. Of course. Lately I’ve been making a real effort to eat more vegetables. I don’t always love them, so I try to include veggies a few times a week in ways that actually taste good. For me, roasting is the key — it brings out sweetness and … Read more

Fun February meals are coming right up! This week features a delicious variety of dishes I’m excited to make. These recipes are hearty, flavorful, and perfect for busy nights or leisurely weekends. On Monday, I’m bringing back a classic: thai chicken quinoa. It’s filling, full of flavor, and makes excellent leftovers — a great way … Read more

That time when you recreate the roasted cauliflower you love to get at the mall. Yep. It happens. If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably noticed our regular mall days. It sounds so 90s (because it is), but there’s a reason we keep doing it. Growing up, every Friday my mom, aunt Lacy, Mother … Read more

Summer on a plate — that’s exactly what this is. It screams summer: bright, juicy, and bold. Every bite feels like sinking your teeth into the season itself. We’ve been eating a lot of salmon lately — okay, maybe just the usual amount, but dramatic phrasing makes it more fun. While we’ve been enjoying this … Read more

Can you believe it’s already mid-December? Time is flying and I’m a little shocked at how quickly the month is passing. Thank you all for the fun and enthusiasm during my holiday giveaway series this week — it’s been a blast. The giveaways will resume on Monday, so stay tuned. Winners from yesterday are announced … Read more

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