I have very important news. I bought some bread. It wasn’t whole wheat — it was delicious, fluffy, soft and pillow-like. Then I picked up some cheese. Not just any cheese: mascarpone. A word I can never quite spell or say correctly. And for the grand finale, I added butter. Sweet cream butter. Butter. I … Read more

Street corn tacos are my current obsession. Texture is everything to me — especially big, satisfying crunch — and these tacos deliver that in every bite. They’re truly fantastic. A few weeks ago on vacation we stopped at a taco truck that had a street corn tostada on the menu. I almost ordered it, but … Read more

Problems. That’s what these are: big, delicious problems. From the moment I decided to make avocado brownies, I was already at the counter mashing, melting and mixing. Chocolate felt absolutely necessary. It’s been a strange week. After a weekend away — where we thankfully had a king bed — coming home and getting back into … Read more

I’m convinced we’d all fall in love with oatmeal if it were made with bourbon. Yes — today we’re making banana, bourbon and pecan baked oatmeal. Call it breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner; it’s that good. It’s hearty enough for a main meal but cozy and comforting like a special breakfast you’ll want to make … Read more

I’ve wanted to make this for ages. Why not put bacon into gooey cinnamon rolls and call it breakfast? It sounds decadent, but it works — salty, smoky bacon folded into sweet, tender dough creates a morning treat that’s hard to resist. It’s Friday and I present to you a generous batch of bacon cinnamon … Read more

Yay for the last week of January! We’re ending the month on a delicious note with a week of comforting, easy-to-make meals that leave room for leftovers and simple weekday life. What to eat this week Kick off the week with a warm bowl of cheddar cauliflower chowder — a comforting, cheesy soup that reheats … Read more

Can you tell how much I have SUN on the brain? I am ready. I’m ready to sit in the driveway and sip a boozy punch. I’m ready to toss cherries into cocktails and justify it as a serving of fruit. I’m ready to clink these pink glasses at 6PM (fine, 4PM) on a Thursday … Read more

It’s our final summer Fridays roundup of the year — my last seasonal list before we fully settle into autumn favorites. EATING Right now I’m obsessed with my fig burrata caprese. Figs are so juicy and delicious at the end of summer. I’m also making summer stuffed shells on repeat — they’re always a hit … Read more

Who can resist mini heart pies? Since having kids, I’ve become completely obsessed with Valentine’s Day. It’s not just the day itself but the whole lead-up that’s so much fun to celebrate with them. My son Max gets ridiculously excited about the little decorations we put up for the holiday. He still calls it “ValenTIMES … Read more

Hello weekend. I usually don’t rush the pumpkin season — I wait until autumn is official, typically toward the end of September. But this year the air feels different. It’s already so chilly here that I’ve started decorating for fall, experimenting with recipes that feel like Thanksgiving, and craving all things pumpkin. I’m amused at … Read more