Oh yes — we’re making a Caesar salad topped with pizza croutons! This might look simple at first glance, but it’s far from boring. If you’re craving familiar dinner flavors with a light touch, this salad delivers. Crisp romaine, a tangy Caesar dressing, shaved Parmesan and crunchy, cheesy pizza croutons combine into a satisfying, flavorful … Read more

I know it’s the holiday season and you should save most of your appetite for cookies, but I have to make a case for this bread. It sounds simple enough. Who would have guessed that bread slathered in butter and topped with cheese could be so addictive? Apparently, not many people—except me. Think of it … Read more

{via} The first week back from vacation is always the worst, isn’t it? I tried to make the return easier by baking a peach pie (you may have seen it on Snapchat) with organic peaches — which were outrageously expensive — and the result was just… so-so. It didn’t make the cut. You can bet … Read more

Know what happens when you make an entire batch of truffle cookies one afternoon by yourself? You eat an entire batch of truffle cookies in one afternoon. I’ve been living out of my suitcase since Thursday night — it’s literally sitting in the middle of my family room floor. I should probably drag it upstairs, … Read more

One of these things is not like the other… And please stop looking at me that way. Awkward. Last week in Carmel, I was surrounded by lavender. Carmel Valley Ranch has fields of it everywhere—on menus, in vases, even on plates. It was so prevalent that I told everyone I had to use it in … Read more

Happy Friday! 🙂 Every year since I can remember, my dad delivers poinsettias to friends and family. Now that we have our own home, he brought one to us too. It’s gorgeous and enormous, and for now it lives on the floor — but we love it. Thanks, Dad! Looking for appetizers for the weekend? … Read more

This crispy chicken with avocado cucumber salad is a must-try. Thin, ultra-crispy chicken cutlets are topped with a bright, herb-filled cucumber and avocado salad, finished with a punchy herb aioli. Ready for a new favorite? This dish pairs the crunch of fried cutlets with the cool creaminess of avocado and cucumber, and a bounty of … Read more

So this is how we make the most adorable crab salad toasts! Is there anything cuter? Lunch just got even better. This crab salad is dreamy—bright, buttery and full of flavor. It’s vinaigrette-based rather than mayo-based, so it feels light and fresh. Eating it straight from the bowl is highly encouraged. Use lump crab meat—the … Read more

I think I need an intervention. Yesterday I was making this cinnamon sugar focaccia (OMG), and that’s not the worst part — I found myself tuned to the “country love song” station on Pandora and I honestly don’t remember how I ended up there. Ummmm, what? If you remember, I wasn’t into country music, then … Read more

So much cozy goodness on this week’s meal plan! Sheet pan dinners, pizza, soups and make-ahead salads — comfort food with simple, tasty ingredients. What’s on your menu this week? What To Eat This Week Start the week with a smoky sweet potato salad that balances roasted sweet potatoes with bright, savory flavors for a … Read more