[Thanks to McCormick for sponsoring this post! This holiday season I’m sharing a few more delicious recipes featuring their spices.] I’ve got a seriously special treat for you. And I mean huge. If you need a show-stopping dessert to serve a crowd this season, this maple gingersnap pumpkin tiramisu trifle is it. Layers of maple, … Read more

I love this Aperol Spritz snack cake — a bright, orange‑flavored snacking cake finished with an Aperol and Prosecco glaze. It really tastes like the classic summer cocktail! Yes — Aperol Spritz cake. A little snack cake perfect for an afternoon treat or a relaxed happy hour bite. It’s citrusy, light, and simple to make, … Read more

I did something fabulous with Brussels sprouts. Or maybe sacrilegious, depending on how you feel about them. Either way, if you like bold flavors and crunchy bites, this will likely win you over. We recently discovered a new restaurant in town run by the same folks who own one of my favorite places. On our … Read more

Best dinner ever, right here! We can actually feel really good about these sloppy joes! Sloppy joes are a surprising favorite in our house. I didn’t grow up eating them, but a few years ago I started making them from scratch for Eddie and quickly fell in love. Homemade sloppy joes—especially with bread and butter … Read more

Never fails… I have to make a new red chili every year. I’m always searching for the best version, something different, or just a way to cure boredom. My palate is rarely satisfied, which means I’m a bit of a pain when it comes to recipes. So! This is essentially a two-day chili, though it … Read more

Since it’s almost summer and spring has long passed, with the sun barely visible since March 21st and so much rain that I’ve considered inflating an inner tube to float to the nearest island, I’ve officially declared it milkshake time. Nectarine milkshake time. With mint. Nectarine and mint—sounds odd, right? But it really works. Think … Read more

Baked pesto pasta is my perfect summer comfort food. Seriously. A dish of herby noodles with melted cheese, burst tomatoes and crunchy breadcrumbs—what’s not to love? I’m in heaven. My basil has never been better this year. Maybe because I’ve had more time to care for it? Either way, I’ve been making pesto non-stop. Pesto … Read more

2021 was a year to remember. It didn’t unfold exactly as we’d imagined, but it brought many wonderful moments for our family. The biggest highlight was the arrival of baby Jordan, who has become the heart of our home. We’re completely smitten with him—he’s truly the best thing that’s happened to us. That year I … Read more

Hello springtime! We’re celebrating with a bright asparagus pasta salad. Lately I can’t stop thinking about pasta salads — maybe it’s a pregnancy craving, or maybe it’s because my favorite house pasta salad appears in Everyday Dinners. Pasta salads are endlessly useful: they make a great side for brunch, lunch or dinner and can be … Read more

Before you roll your eyes at yet another “game day recipe,” give this one a chance. This could be dinner. Or a snack. Or maybe even breakfast. You wouldn’t want to miss it. Because — look at it. Yeah. A while back I made a lighter take on one of my favorite appetizers, and since … Read more