I bring you spring in a dish. This is sunshine in a bowl—with tender chicken and bright lemon. It’s fresh, comforting, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a special spring brunch. Risotto can feel intimidating, but it’s really a simple one-pot meal that rewards patience with creaminess and flavor. I’ve loved many variations … Read more

Flavor-packed and bold—this smoothie hits with intense, layered taste. If you follow me on Instagram or Snapchat, you might have noticed I’m on a smoothie kick—even though it’s still cold outside. I usually avoid icy drinks in winter (who wants to freeze while it’s seven degrees out?), but lately I’ve been experimenting and loving the … Read more

Fresh and cozy flavors take center stage this week! We’re planning tacos, pizza, hearty salads and more. What will you be making this week? What To Eat This Week Start the week with Asian-style sloppy joes — savory, slightly sweet, and utterly satisfying. For Taco Tuesday, grill up chili-lime chicken tacos and top them with … Read more

So chimichurri quinoa with flank steak may be my new favorite thing. Say hello to the best summer dinner ever. Everything you want in a bowl, right here. I love that we can toss a few favorite ingredients into a bowl and call it dinner. This chimichurri quinoa bowl with flank steak hits all the … Read more

What can I say to convince you to try pumpkin Nutella hot chocolate? Honestly, one sip is all it takes. We’re turning pumpkin into a verb because this drink is that irresistible. The pairing of pumpkin and Nutella is unexpectedly magical. If you’d offered me straight pumpkin hot chocolate I might have hesitated. Nutella hot … Read more

Happy weekend! Thank you for helping make the launch of Easy Everyday such a success. If you haven’t picked up a copy yet, you can order one now. There’s a big giveaway on Instagram and another in our Facebook cookbook club — join in for chances to win! This week on the blog I posted … Read more

Hello. I can’t wait to share this boozy hot chocolate. I sampled more than a few mugs while testing, and now I’m paying the price—totally worth it. Like many of my ideas this week, this one came from you. Several readers insisted I try marshmallow-flavored vodka in hot chocolate, and I’m so glad they did. … Read more

Hello hello! This week I shared one of our favorites: a smoked sausage and potato skillet. I also posted garlic butter orzo with fish baked in parchment, slow-roasted chili crisp sweet potatoes, and a smoked mozzarella and spinach pizza — all recipes that have been on heavy rotation here. If you missed it, I rounded … Read more

I’m not gonna lie. I still have a love-hate relationship with cranberries. Remember last week when I emptied a whole bag across the kitchen floor, then made a salsa that I promptly finished off with blue corn chips, swore I’d never bake with these dry little berries again, shoved the bag onto the bottom shelf … Read more

This pesto smashed chickpea salad is one of my favorite lunches. Packed with texture and bright flavor, it’s satisfying and delicious on toast, in wraps, over greens or with crackers. Grab a can of chickpeas and give them a gentle smash! This pesto smashed chickpea salad celebrates summer: fresh basil pesto, sweet corn and crisp … Read more