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

Guess what I did yesterday!? Something unexpected and strangely memorable. I spent about thirty minutes walking around the airport’s extended parking lot hunting for my car. Awesome, right? I rarely drive myself to the airport, so when I did that Thursday morning—at 4 AM—I parked, hauled my luggage in a sleepy stupor and walked to … Read more

We’re obsessed with this pretzel-crusted chicken! It’s super crunchy and savory, finished with a peppery arugula salad tossed in a bright honey mustard vinaigrette and plenty of shaved Parmesan. Delicious and simple. This pretzel-crusted chicken combines crunchy coating and juicy, thin-cut chicken topped with an easy arugula salad. It’s flavorful, satisfying, and fast to prepare … Read more

Don’t get too excited about that title. We all know vegetables taste better when they start with bacon. I’ve decided I like onions and mushrooms—especially when they’re sautéed in bacon grease. In fact, I’ll eat a surprising number of vegetables when they’re paired with bacon grease. Even that bag of spinach that was slowly dying … Read more