This emerald kale salad with peanut vinaigrette is a copycat of Houston’s emerald kale salad. Crunchy, savory, and nutty, it’s addictive and makes a fantastic base for chicken, steak, shrimp, or beans. This salad truly stands out—bright, textured, and deeply satisfying. I know—starting the year with a salad sounds predictable, but this one is worth … Read more

I’m forever the person who will scrape every last bit of crisp topping off your dessert. No apologies. If there’s a plate in front of me, I’ll likely start spooning the crumble off of it before you notice. It’s rude, I know. A crumble like this doesn’t stand a chance on our counter or in … Read more

Can we talk about my burger obsession for a minute? Honestly, “obsession” is the only word that fits. Lately I can’t stop thinking about burgers — actual beef burgers have been calling my name. I find myself hitting up Five Guys almost every week and planning weekends around where to get the next great burger. … Read more

This post is sponsored by Shady Brook Farms Turkey! If you haven’t tried stuffed turkey tenderloins yet, today is the perfect day to start. Dinner just got a lot more exciting. I’ve fallen hard for stuffed turkey tenderloin. I’ve long loved a good stuffed pork tenderloin, but switching to turkey has been a revelation—lighter, just … Read more

With brown butter, creamy mascarpone, crispy sage, caramelized shallots, and a handful of other flavorful ingredients that didn’t fit in the title. I’m in total food love. That’s a big change, because until recently I didn’t even like lasagna. Big news: I now adore it. I don’t just like it—I absolutely love it. Quick confession: … Read more

This autumn arugula house salad is my go-to fall salad when temperatures begin to cool. Peppery arugula tossed with thinly sliced honeycrisp apple and dried cherries, finished with a fig vinaigrette, crumbled goat cheese and spiced pecans — crisp, crunchy and full of balanced sweet-savory flavor. I prefer to keep this salad simple so the … Read more

‘Tis the season for a festive Lambrusco Smash. Once you start serving this at fall gatherings, it may become your go-to cocktail. It tastes like November: crisp air softened by friends, fires, and cozy holiday scents—cinnamon, citrus and crunchy leaves. It warms you from the inside out, and it’s as comforting as it is bright. … Read more

New favorite dinner. I mentioned earlier that these sliders were coming, and they did not disappoint. This is the first in a string of what I like to call “football-ish” recipes I’ll be sharing over the next few weeks—easy, craveable food perfect for watching weekend games. Expect more comfort snacks and party-friendly bites ahead. I … Read more

You guys. I ate snack mix for dinner. In fact, that night I had it for lunch, a snack and dinner. It was that addictive. This homemade mix is dangerously good. Full disclosure: during a very pregnant week I also devoured a lot of bacon popcorn for dinner. No regrets. Last year I experimented with … Read more