Happy MDW! It’s hard to believe we’re already in the last week of May. Below are some favorite recipes to carry you through the holiday weekend and the rest of the week—easy, satisfying, and full of flavor. With Monday being Memorial Day, I’m planning to make a big batch of my favorite veggie burgers. I … Read more

This classic pound cake is buttery and tender and finished with a bright strawberry icing — the perfect spring dessert. It tastes wonderful and looks beautiful, too. Welcome to what might become your new favorite pound cake. Buttery pound cake with a strawberry glaze — say hello to spring! This cake is ideal for Easter, … Read more

Happy start of summer! To celebrate the season, let’s make a bright, refreshing drink that’s perfect for warm days. All you need is a little fruit, some herbs, and a bit of simple syrup — easy and delicious. Mash the fruit and herbs together, taste, and adjust the sweetness to your liking. Serve in a … Read more

Hello! Watch the video for Toasted Sesame Ginger Salmon I’m staring at this close-up of grated ginger — it looks almost like hair. Kind of strange, but it’s perfect for this recipe. Last night I kept it simple: I ate leftover soup and snacked on mini chocolate chips while watching a show. I covered my … Read more

This vegetable noodle soup is cozy, comforting, and deeply satisfying. Packed with winter squash, it’s served over fresh baby spinach and finished with a squeeze of lemon and a dusting of Parmesan — a truly warming bowl for chilly days. There’s something special about starting the new year with a steaming bowl of soup. This … Read more

If every vegetable were coated in breadcrumbs and cheese, I would happily eat them all. Like many vegetables, artichoke hearts don’t usually win me over unless they’re properly seasoned or swimming in oozing, melted cheese. I can enjoy a few bites of plain artichoke for their flavor, but texture sometimes throws me off. My favorite … Read more

This garlicky burst tomato pasta with chickpeas and spinach is a weeknight staple — quick to make, full of flavor, and even better as leftovers for lunch the next day. Easy weeknight pasta is the name of the game today. This pantry-friendly skillet comes together in minutes. Cherry tomatoes are burst in olive oil with … Read more

Happy Saturday! I’m writing from a hotel in Nashville and I’m completely smitten with this city. I have an event today for The Pretty Dish and after that I’ll be heading home to go strawberry picking. What are you up to this weekend? This past week I shared a lot — a memorial day weekend … Read more

Let’s talk pizza night. Or in my case, pizza night(s). The guy in my life likes to keep things plain, so our pizza nights can’t always be adventurous. No layered fontina-and-portobello combos, no apple-and-bacon experiments, no stuffed-crust surprises or Thai-style pies. We usually stick to the basics: mozzarella, plenty of sauce, an obnoxious amount of … Read more