Hi and happy Saturday! This week on the blog I shared golden cauliflower chickpea bowls, an air fryer beer-battered fish, a collection of recipes perfect for Lent, and a bright lemon chicken meatball soup. You can find this week’s menu here along with a peek at a week in our life. With the new year … Read more

Here’s what to eat during the last week of June! This week features some of my favorite summer meals—fresh, flavorful, and easy to enjoy. Zucchini noodles with chicken, spinach, and feta meatballs are a go-to. They’re satisfying, bright, and versatile—you can make the meatballs ahead to save time on a busy night. For Taco Tuesday, … Read more

Are we ready for harvest party time? I’m so excited that Thanksgiving is only a week away. I can’t wait to be back in the kitchen, but mostly I’m thrilled to eat a big, delicious meal and enjoy all my favorite seasonal flavors together. Of course, Thanksgiving punch is invited to the party! It’s been … Read more

YOU GUYS! The last two weeks have been incredible. Seeing all of the dishes you’ve made from The Pretty Dish has been amazing — the creativity, the adaptations for different diets, and how accessible so many recipes are. I already loved this book, but watching you bring these recipes to life has been the best … Read more

Lately I’ve surprised myself by craving salads. With spring just around the corner, I’ve been reaching for something fresh and crisp to tide me over until warmer weather arrives. To be clear, my idea of a salad isn’t just a pile of vegetables. I like layers of bold flavors and varied textures — cheese, nuts, … Read more

I can’t think of a better way to start the first weekend of the year than with a big bowl of minestrone soup. January calls for a steaming bowl of minestrone topped with melting parmesan and a generous drizzle of kale pesto. It’s hearty and soul-warming, a simple way to get a big serving of … Read more

Nothing beats this Honeycrisp quinoa salad to kick off the week. I’m a little obsessed with September salads. Kale and Honeycrisp apples are the perfect seasonal pairing — they mark the end of summer and the arrival of fall in the best way. This version keeps the kale and Honeycrisps but adds cooked quinoa for … Read more

Here are all the tips and steps for my favorite homemade turkey stock recipe. This is one of my favorite kitchen shortcuts. It may sound simple, but a well-made turkey stock elevates everything you serve with it, especially Thanksgiving gravy. For years I’ve made turkey stock and it truly changes the flavor profile of holiday … Read more

{photo via} Hello! I have big news: this is the first weekend in what feels like forever that I don’t have to work on my book manuscript — I turned it in — and our kitchen is almost finished. I can hardly believe it. With the major things done, this weekend is all about the … Read more