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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I’ve got all your summer dreams right here in a little cup. Seriously — look at that. Salty rims, a squeeze of lime, crushed-ice rafts of pure watermelon bliss. It’s pretty much the best day ever. Oh my Friday. I wish every day could look exactly like this. Would you cover a sweet little popsicle … Read more

GUYS! This might be the best summer meal I’ve had in a long time. Not even kidding — well, maybe a little, but when we ate this it genuinely felt like a perfect summer dinner. I’ll be honest: I still can’t find half my stuff after moving. The pizza cutter is missing, which is somehow … Read more

Friday Trivia is back with a brand-new round! You have four chances to win this month, and I’ll be announcing the winner on December 30th so I don’t interrupt anyone’s holiday plans. I promise I won’t forget this time. The prize for this month will be revealed on the 15th. Any guesses? Have you started … Read more