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

Time to cuddle up with a mug of pomegranate cider! It’s spiced, fruity and warm — and if you top it with a dollop of whipped cream, it’s pure heaven. I’ll confess: I’ve made recipes inspired by candles before. Back when I worked part-time at Yankee Candle, I fell for a pomegranate cider scent that … Read more

This sticky cider salmon kale salad is one of my favorite cool-weather dishes. Sticky cider salmon, roasted potatoes, creamy goat cheese, toasted walnuts and a spiced vinaigrette come together to make a hearty, satisfying salad. I present my most-made salad for the colder months. This winter kale salad is topped with sticky salmon, roasted potatoes, … Read more

Happy Saturday! Can you believe it’s already mid‑August? Time is flying. This week on the blog I posted a grilled pizza topped with my favorite copycat Smoke Shack cheeseburger ingredients, and a transformative tomato pie that’s peak summer comfort food. I also shared a new Summer Fridays roundup packed with seasonal favorites. Wishing you a … Read more

Last week I bought a container of blueberries because they looked so fresh and inviting. By the following week they were starting to shrivel in the fridge — nothing drastic, just a few wrinkles. Perfect candidates for baking. I wanted to make granola-style bars but with fresh blueberries, imagining the berries popping like they do … Read more

This super-easy roasted turkey breast is quick to make—about an hour—and yields tender, juicy meat with a flavorful pan gravy made from the drippings. It’s perfect for Thanksgiving or any cozy dinner. It truly is the most wonderful time of the year! I love Thanksgiving — it’s my favorite holiday — and I’m kicking off … Read more