Hi there — I’m so glad you stopped by! This week on the blog I shared a grilled hot honey chicken with a sweet corn salad, a street corn grilled cheese, and a refreshing cucumber mint margarita. There’s also a new Summer Fridays post for you. In addition, I published a new weekly menu and … Read more

Salted citrus bars have quickly become my favorite dessert to make and share. I love feeding people all kinds of treats, but right now these salted citrus bars are at the top of the list. They’re bright, balanced and endlessly satisfying. Surprisingly, I’d never made classic lemon bars until recently — only the boxed kind … Read more

I’m passing you the pitcher! When I was a kid we’d meet family friends at Pizza Hut on a weeknight after gymnastics. Three things stand out from those dinners: personal pan pizzas (mine was always plain), jars of crushed red pepper, and pitchers of beer on nearly every table. As a child I thought the … Read more

We’ve got a delicious, full menu lined up for the week! Expect vibrant grilled dishes, fresh pesto, satisfying wraps, and gooey grilled cheese. What will you be cooking this week? What to Eat This Week Pesto Risotto Stuffed Peppers — Creamy risotto flavored with bright pesto, stuffed into roasted peppers for a comforting vegetarian main. … Read more

I’ve got dinner tonight! This shrimp taco soup starts with a base of fire-roasted tomatoes and is loaded with beans, corn and green chiles. It’s flavorful, comforting, and comes together quickly — especially for a soup. My family, who loves shrimp, devours it every time. It’s a welcome twist on the usual taco-inspired soups. We … Read more

This might be the best day of the year. Your fridge is probably overflowing with Thanksgiving leftovers — and honestly, what’s better than mashed potatoes, gravy and stuffing… again? Nothing. I’m a bit of a leftover purist: I like my mashed potatoes, gravy and stuffing warmed and piled on a plate pretty much the same … Read more

This weeknight skillet chicken is an easy, versatile dish that pairs well with nearly any side. Golden-seared chicken thighs and drumsticks are cooked with plenty of garlic and fresh herbs, finished with butter and a squeeze of lemon for a classic, comforting flavor. I’m sharing a simple, reliably delicious chicken recipe you can make any … Read more

This is a short tale about how I couldn’t resist eating all the crunchy topping off my new favorite bread. Honestly, it’s not a story — I just ate it. The top of beer bread always gets me: textured, buttery, and delightfully crumbly in the best way. That crispy top is the kind of thing … Read more

Here’s a summer Fridays roundup from one of my favorite places—thoughts, recipes, and things I’m loving this season. EATING My pistachio-crusted chicken with zucchini ribbon salad is a go-to—light, flavorful, and perfect for warm evenings. I also always reach for my grilled sourdough with buttery herb spread and heirloom tomatoes, and the simple tomato picnic … Read more