Let’s throw everything in a skillet and call it lasagna! Skillet lasagna, that is. We have meat, a green vegetable, noodles, ricotta, marinara and some melty mozzarella—so yes, this absolutely counts as lasagna. It’s fun when you can bend the rules! Even though the new year has begun, the first full week always feels long. … Read more

Hellllo cranberry cobbler bars! This is a perfect holiday dessert you can make ahead. It’s a great option if you’re not into pumpkin — and yes, it’s a gorgeous hot-pink color! These bars are inspired by a blueberry-peach cobbler bar but with a seasonal cranberry twist. They begin with a buttery shortbread crust, a fruity … Read more

Something completely unexpected is happening. I’ve been craving tomato sauce. This is a big deal for me. If you’ve followed along for a while, you know I’m not usually a tomato-sauce person. I prefer very little sauce on my pizza and I rarely reach for pasta with a red sauce. It’s just not my thing. … Read more

Here’s how we’re spending the weekend: making French onion meatballs right now. Hi — I’m back with another French onion recipe. I KNOW. I realize I’ve been turning everything into French onion this year, but I can’t help it. This might be the last one… unless it isn’t. This year alone I made French onion … Read more

This French onion galette is elegant yet simple. A flaky Gruyère and thyme crust holds sweet, caramelized onions, baked until golden and comforting. Serve warm with a green salad for a complete, satisfying meal. Here’s a special, easy dish you can make for a celebratory dinner or a cozy night in. This galette feels fancy … Read more

See this pan? That pan belonged to Mother Lovett and I’ve seriously wrecked it. She kept it spotless for decades, and when I inherited it in 2009 I let it go. You might call it “seasoned,” but mostly it’s the result of my habit of avoiding dishes for hours after cooking. On a good day … Read more

This Brussels sprouts farro bowl is an ideal winter meal: toasted farro, roasted Brussels sprouts with pine nuts and citrus, crumbled feta, all finished with a bright citrus vinaigrette. There’s nothing I love more on a cold day than a hearty grain bowl. This bowl combines nutty toasted farro, caramelized Brussels sprouts and red onion, … Read more

Tons of delicious meals on the menu to ring in July! What’s on your menu this week? What To Eat This Week Buffalo cauliflower lettuce wraps — a spicy, crunchy, and light option perfect for warm summer evenings. Summer crab nachos — a bright, seafood-forward twist on a classic crowd-pleaser. Grilled salmon club sandwich — … Read more

A while ago I did one of the most unexpected things. You might remember. I made a root beer float. I still can’t decide whether it was the best decision of my life or the source of strange daydreams about warm, sandy beaches and crashing waves — and bikinis. It turns out daily root beer … Read more

Happy Saturday! This week on the blog I shared a delicious dill pickle chicken salad, perfect for warm days and easy lunches. I also posted BBQ chickpea pitas, grilled veggie naan pizzas, and a collection of recipes ideal for your Memorial Day weekend. There’s a new weekly menu up on the blog, along with a … Read more