Please come over so I can serve you a cocktail right now. Imagine a giant basket of warm, rustic tortilla chips, salty guacamole, bright mango salsa and frosty margaritas in chilled glasses. I know — irresistible. With Cinco de Mayo and the weekend nearly here, it’s the perfect time to cook a few standout recipes. … Read more

Happy weekend! This week on the blog I published a few new posts I think you’ll love: a flavorful chimichurri salmon, a bright lemon and chive potato salad, a roundup of great recipes for Father’s Day weekend, and the latest Summer Fridays installment. I also shared everything I read in May — lots of good … Read more

These are the classic butterball cookies I used to make with Mother Lovett while she was still with us. If you prefer treats that are on the milder side and not overly sweet, these butterball cookies are perfect. They’re light, delicate, and subtly sweet — a cookie for people who like restraint in their desserts. … Read more

The best fall cocktails—carefully curated for cozy nights, gatherings, and crisp-weather entertaining. Autumn is, without a doubt, the perfect season for cocktails. From spiced apple creations to pomegranate spritzes, maple-forward sippers and a few pumpkin-forward drinks, this collection gathers my favorite fall recipes in one place so you can choose the perfect drink for any … Read more

These pull-apart sloppy joe sliders are an ideal game-day dish: brioche slider rolls filled with melty provolone, a homemade sloppy joe mixture, and sweet pickles. Absolutely delicious. This one’s a major family favorite. These sloppy joe sliders are perfect for weekends or gatherings. Toasty rolls, melty provolone, savory sloppy joe filling, and crisp pickles—baked until … Read more

We love this Mediterranean take on the viral smash burger tacos. These turkey smash burger tacos feature a tangy yogurt-feta sauce, plenty of fresh dill, pickled onions and roasted red peppers. They’re full of flavor and come together quickly. New favorite dinner alert! This is one of the best things I’ve made lately: fast, fancy-tasting … Read more

This appetizer highlights three irresistible ingredients: cheese, butter and crab. It’s a simple, satisfying combination that never fails — and if you add bacon, it’s even better. My mom has been making these crabmeat bites for as long as I can remember — easily fifteen years. Even though she’s famously late to every gathering and … Read more

There is so much I’m loving right now that I had to share a few more favorites. I’m still full from the white chicken chili I made last night — it was delicious. Life is good. Michelle made pancake cupcakes with maple-bacon buttercream. Seriously tempting. Brittany shared the secret to smooth, creamy hummus. No wonder … Read more

Who’s up for a milkshake swim? I found myself with a fridge full of strawberries that were nearing the end of their lives, and I wanted to turn them into something worth eating. Granola and yogurt felt too boring, and baking a whole dessert seemed unnecessary when the stars of the show were the strawberries … Read more

Yes—I am posting a milkshake “recipe.” Go ahead—judge me. I know you can toss ice cream and milk into a blender and hit start, but adding a generous slug of bourbon? That’s an art. That said, I loved this so much I didn’t want you to miss out. Also, my last-minute cookie attempt on Tuesday … Read more