Weekly Meal Plan & Grocery List for Sept 17–23, 2023

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We’re welcoming fall this week with a lineup of comforting, flavorful meals perfect for the season. Looking for inspiration? Here are ideas to add to your weekly menu. What to Eat This Week Fuji apple chicken salad — a crisp, bright salad with sweet-tart apples, tender chicken, and a tangy dressing for an easy, satisfying … Read more

Sweet Potato Pecan Pie Doughnuts Recipe for Fall Baking

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Oh yeah. Vegetables in doughnuts! Today I have a bonus post to share a new book from one of my closest friends. Ashley, who writes at Edible Perspective, has long been one of my favorite people — an internet friend I met in real life years ago — and she’s written a beautiful book about … Read more

Strawberry Citrus Punch Recipe for Easter Brunch

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It’s officially time for brunch. Brunch is always a good idea — cocktails at breakfast, fresh air, and longer days. With spring here and temperatures warming up, outdoor brunches are back on the calendar, and this bright pink punch is made for Easter weekend or any spring gathering. I’m excited to share this recipe. While … Read more

Chocolate Bark with Pretzel and Peanut Butter Filling

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I have very few words left for this one. Okay, that’s not entirely true—I usually have too many words and an embarrassing number of favorite adjectives. Still, I’ll try not to overdo it: this is one of those recipes that makes you want to shout from the rooftops because it’s so good. I’m already imagining … Read more

Currently Crushing On: Things and People I Can’t Stop Loving

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Happy weekend! This week on the blog I shared summer honey chipotle chicken quesadillas. I also posted cherry cheesecake cobbler bars, our favorite pesto recipe and a new Summer Fridays roundup. You can find my July favorites, along with my picks from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. It’s the last weekend for the sale, so if … Read more

Blackened Shrimp Caesar Salad with Kale and Garlic Croutons

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The most delicious blackened shrimp kale Caesar is on the menu today! It’s a simple, flavorful dish. There’s not much in the bowl, but the combination tastes incredible. This salad needs very little: massaged kale, a creamy Caesar dressing, and blackened shrimp. A few shaved parmesan flakes finish it off. The kale gets tender from … Read more

35 Favorite Recipes to Grill This Season

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Here are 35 of my favorite grilling recipes, from vegetables and sides to pizzas, whole chicken, sandwiches and more. I grill year-round, but there’s something extra special about summer.

It’s time to fire up the grill!

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I live for grilling season.

For us, grilling season is truly all year—no matter the weather—but those first warm days of spring and summer always spark a special excitement. I’ve gathered a collection of recipes perfect for the grill: vibrant side dishes, easy sandwiches, fresh salads, rustic pizzas and breads, and whole birds with big, bold flavors. Grilling adds char, smoky depth and simplicity—less cleanup, time outside, and dishes that always feel celebratory.

Share your favorite grill recipes below—I’m always on the lookout for simple, flavorful ideas that work for busy weeknights and relaxed weekends.

35 Best Grilling Recipes

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One-Pot Autumn Vegetable Orzo with Chickpeas

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This one-pot vegetable orzo with chickpeas is a cozy autumn meal. Seasonal vegetables combine with chickpeas and orzo pasta to make a flavorful, satisfying dish — all cooked in a single pot. This is about to become a new favorite for chilly evenings. Picture this: it’s a busy weeknight, you’re tired, and you need dinner … Read more

Smoky Grilled Chicken Salad with Summer Corn and Avocado

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No more sad summer chicken salad lunches! This smoky chicken salad will make you want chicken salad every single day. Loaded with flavor, easy to make, and wonderfully versatile. I only share chicken salad recipes I truly love. Childhood memories of bland, mayo-heavy deli salads loaded with celery turned me off for years. When I … Read more

Weekly Meal Plan: What to Eat the Week of March 23, 2025

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First week of spring meals! Looking for fresh, simple meals to enjoy this week? Here’s a curated lineup of seasonal dishes that are easy to prepare and full of bright spring flavors. Mix and match these ideas for dinners, lunches, or meal-prep lunches that keep well and taste great. What To Eat This Week Warm … Read more