{via} Here are some recipes and food ideas I’m currently loving around the web. These picks are favorites for flavor, creativity, and simple inspiration — everything from sweet treats to vibrant salads and comforting dinners. This brownie tiramisu trifle. A decadent layered dessert that combines rich brownies with classic tiramisu components for maximum indulgence. Pickled … Read more

Today I’m sharing my favorite house salads and dressings—my go-to greens for every season and occasion. For years I’ve had a signature “house” salad here on the blog. While I often get bored with recipes, I love being known for a reliable dish—especially a great salad. A signature salad should be easy, versatile, and something … Read more

Cheese is totally a food group. Like, its own food group. It’s a salty, savory, melt-in-your-mouth category of its own. Remember those big fenced-in pits of brightly colored plastic balls you used to crawl into as a kid? Maybe you still do. They’re usually front-and-center at amusement centers, and occasionally in fast-food play areas. At … Read more

We’re baking muffins today — bright, citrusy lemon muffins that are perfect for breakfast or a holiday brunch. If you’re wondering why lemon instead of classic chocolate chip or blueberry, this recipe proves lemon’s a winner when balanced with plenty of sugar and a creamy glaze. The flavor is bright, sweet and unmistakably lemony. These … Read more

I’m sorry for doing this to you. These brownies, though. I really am. But “better than crack” brownies? The name had to happen. Last Friday, while on a 10-hour road trip heading to vacation, a reader named Liz sent me this recipe. Liz, I love you. That’s it — simple and true. I spent eight … Read more

Happy Saturday! This week on the blog I shared grilled fish tacos, a baked pesto pasta, a collection of 85 back-to-school dinner ideas, and a new Summer Fridays post. I also published a fresh weekly menu along with a peek at a week in our life—perfect for planning meals and finding inspiration for the season. … Read more

Here’s to a new week! What’s on your menu this week? What to Eat This Week Crispy chicken Mediterranean salads Asparagus soufflé frittata Sheet-pan buffalo chicken meatballs with broccoli Grilled salmon with mango salsa Golden ginger cauliflower and chickpea bowls Crispy potato pizza with arugula salad Dilly chickpea bowls Granola scones This week’s lineup features … Read more

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