Hello summer Friday! EATING One of my go-to dishes this season is the summer stone fruit couscous salad—light, bright, and full of juicy peaches and nectarines. I’m also loving my summer carnitas tacos for an easy, flavor-packed weeknight dinner, and the buffalo chicken chopped salad when I want something hearty but fresh. DRINKING For warm … Read more

If you can’t enjoy a perfect mango on its own, what do you do with it? That’s the question. Here’s a helpful idea: turn imperfect mangoes into something delicious. Hint: read on. While many food blogs ramp up around the winter holidays, I always think late April and early May are the most exciting recipe … Read more

Hey hey! This week on the blog I shared a brussels sprouts slaw — a sweet-and-savory recipe I can’t get enough of. It’s become a go-to in my meal prep. I also posted a quick weeknight pasta with artichoke sauce, easy make-ahead marinated chickpeas and crispy baked salsa chicken tacos that are perfect for busy … Read more

These crispy baked cheeseburger tacos are a must-try — imagine a juicy cheeseburger wrapped in a crunchy taco shell and finished with a tangy house sauce. Simple, satisfying, and perfect for weeknights. Today we’re putting a burger into a taco — and loving every bite. Please forgive the excitement. This is an easy, delicious weeknight … Read more

The world is not ending. Yes, there’s a bowl full of broccoli—but it’s far from boring. The creamy goat cheese pulls everything together in the best possible way. Wait! Shield your eyes. Just kidding. I’m honestly so excited to share this bowl because it tastes like pure comfort. I realize that’s a wild sentence — … Read more

I like to call this the calm before the storm. The clouds before the rain. The “like” before almost all of my words. The salad before dinner. The balanced dish before the cupcakes. And cake. And brownies. And cupcakes. The last month of my life and the lives of those around me. I lost my … Read more

I present a banana smorgasbord. Inspired by Zesty Cook, I gathered some of my favorite banana recipes for a full banana binge fest. It left me feeling… hungry. Banana Cupcakes with Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting The photo may not do them justice — these cupcakes are rich, tender, and topped with an irresistible chocolate-peanut butter … Read more

I have a story for you. Once upon a time, a woman sprinkled espresso powder on her burgers, formed them into small sliders, and served them without mentioning the coffee. Her husband—who insists he hates coffee so much he leaves the room when it’s being brewed—ate them without knowing. He loved them. While he gushed … Read more

These maple chipotle salmon bites are our go-to for an easy, sticky salmon with a touch of heat—served over crisp cabbage slaw, jasmine rice and a bright mango salsa. Dinner tonight! These salmon bites are tender, juicy flavor bombs. They’re filling, simple to prepare, and taste incredibly fresh—a satisfying meal that comes together quickly. The … Read more

I’m honestly a little stunned right now. I managed to stand over four sweet potatoes and carefully slice thin slivers into each one without losing my patience. No whining, no near-misses with a knife, and no dramatic halving of every potato. It took focus and patience, but it’s absolutely doable — even if you aren’t … Read more