Pomegranate pork loin roast is guaranteed to make you the dinner hero this season. I’m sharing another holiday-worthy main today: a pomegranate cider–glazed pork loin roast served with rosemary smashed potatoes. If you loved the espresso beef tenderloin and truffle sage risotto, this pork roast is a perfect companion for a festive table. This recipe … Read more
Pasta with the creamiest vodka sauce for the win tonight. It’s a major dinner win, trust me. Lately we’re all about easy dinners. When you want something simple, comforting and impressive, this vodka sauce pasta checks every box. While we haven’t been dining out much, cooking at home has felt more rewarding — and I’m … Read more
Believe it or not, I didn’t always love cookie dough ice cream. I know — how did I even grow up in the ’90s? I definitely loved cookie dough straight from the tube or the tub, or whatever form I could find. Middle school sleepovers practically demanded it. P.S. Is it still ice cream season? … Read more
For the third consecutive year, I’m sharing a curated collection of my favorite recipes perfect for football season. This is one of my favorite times of year, and let’s be honest: the food you make for weekend games is part of the fun. Trust me — it doesn’t get much better than this. This year … Read more
This carrot sheet cake is tender, moist, and full of warm spice and shredded carrot. It’s finished with a fluffy toasted pecan cream cheese frosting—simple to make, crowd-pleasing, and great for potlucks. It’s officially carrot cake season! This carrot cake sheet cake is easy to prepare, packed with carrot flavor and warm spices, and topped … Read more
This broiled wedge salad might be my new favorite — crisp, refreshing, and packed with flavor and crunch. Broiling gives these iceberg wedges the same charred, savory notes as a grilled salad while keeping the interior crisp. Here they’re finished with a silky ginger-tahini dressing, bright pomegranate arils, and buttery, salty pistachios — a combination … Read more
I did it.
I put a vegetable in a cupcake. And I didn’t do it alone.
Remember when I made those breakfast cookies? I adore that recipe. I made them with facebaby’s sister (one of my best friend’s kids—no relation), who is pretty much my favorite little person in the world. If you click the cookie link you can see how much older she looks now; it makes me want to scream STOP GROWING!
I’m so maternal.
I can think of nothing better than celebrating the second day of summer with this. Frozen agua fresca — specifically frozen watermelon lime agua fresca. Light, bright and icy, it’s exactly what a hot summer day calls for. I’d happily spend every minute by the pool with one of these in hand. We’re so close … Read more
Happy weekend! This week on the blog I stepped out of my comfort zone and made an incredible grilled whole branzino. If you haven’t tried it, it’s a must. I also grilled guacamole, made frozen peanut butter and jelly bars, riffed on crispy chicken with pimento cheese, and shared plenty of recipe ideas for the … Read more
Hello, happy Saturday! How are you doing? This week on the blog I shared a delicious grilled vegetable orzo with smashed feta dressing, a must-try for summer. I also posted a crunchy baked popcorn chicken tossed in raspberry hot honey that’s addictive. For fresh seasonal flavors, there’s a vibrant blueberry summer salad that pairs perfectly … Read more