When you’re grocery shopping on a budget, buying a $12 bag of pistachios probably isn’t the smartest choice. Lucky for me, I married someone who’s good with numbers. That didn’t stop me from buying the pistachios, though. I barely used any of the bag when I made a lime angel food cake, and while I … Read more

This smoked sausage salad is a bright, crunchy cabbage slaw with red onion, red pepper and carrots, dressed in a tangy vinaigrette and finished with seared smoked sausage rounds for a satisfying hit of savory flavor. New favorite salad alert! This smoked sausage salad starts with a base of finely shredded cabbage tossed with a … Read more

There is nothing prettier right now than this cranberry goat cheese! I made a pink appetizer for Thanksgiving and for the rest of the holiday season — this whipped cranberry goat cheese is my new go-to. It’s festive, simple to prepare, and so pretty that it practically becomes the centerpiece of any snack spread. If … Read more

Hello and happy Saturday! This week on the blog I shared a tomato bisque topped with halloumi cheese sticks. I also launched my annual Thanksgiving series, including a roundup of essential kitchen tools for the holidays. Alongside those, I posted an easy roasted turkey breast recipe, a creamy spinach gratin, and manchego whipped potatoes—perfect for … Read more

We love this fresh green bean crunch salad! Crisp green beans are tossed with scallions and chopped peanuts, then finished with a bright peanut vinaigrette and a squeeze of lime. It’s simple, fresh, and addictive. This recipe might make you want to eat an entire plate of green beans. These green beans are seriously game-changing: … Read more

There are few things worse than coming home after a perfect vacation. But in my book, the absolute worst part of returning is something specific. Yes, I have an opinion—gasp. Going back to work is rough, but it’s not the worst. A mountain of laundry is painful, but I usually forget about it until it’s … Read more

If there was ever a day to want a Bloody Mary flavor in your tomato salad, it’s Monday. I’ve long had a complicated relationship with Bloody Marys. Growing up I avoided tomato-based pasta (except pizza, go figure), so a tomato-forward cocktail wasn’t exactly my go-to when I turned 21. In my twenties I watched friends … Read more

In the last 365 days I packed in a surprising number of little moments—and over the past 1,096 days I’ve collected even more. (Yes, that includes the extra leap-year day.) In that time I’ve written ridiculous poems, indulged a little too greedily in a bowl of dip with blue corn tortilla chips, and shared the … Read more

This salmon was the classiest thing happening in our home this weekend. Even though my husband spent Sunday lounging in plaid pajama pants and a George Strait t‑shirt, the meal felt special. He had a good excuse — he was recovering from being sick — but honestly, those t‑shirts, NASCAR sweatshirts, cowboy boots and WWF … Read more