And in more words: I finally made a pie. Here’s the thing: to make a pie you really have to commit. No half-hearted “I’ll try” or “I hope it works” — you need to own it. Decide, with absolute clarity, “I am making this pie.” That mindset changes everything. You may remember I once declared … Read more

Friday fries — yes, please. If there’s ever a perfect time for fries, it’s Friday. Or Saturday. Or Sunday. And, for me, sometimes Thursday. No apologies — fries are worth it whenever you can have them. These fries are the companion to the coconut curry mussels I shared recently. If you think parmesan garlic fries … Read more

I made you a pie. Well, okay — I made the filling. I bought the crust. Pie crusts aren’t my thing (remember when I tried?). Way back I shared a chocolate chip cookie pie I found on a yellowed scrap of newspaper in my mom’s recipe box. It tasted like a giant chocolate chip cookie … Read more

Easiest butternut squash chili for Monday, coming right up. Comforting, nourishing, and simple to make—this butternut squash chili checks all the boxes. It’s a hearty vegetarian bowl that warms you up, reheats well for lunches, and is packed with satisfying ingredients like pinto beans and quinoa. I love having a warm lunch option that only … Read more

I’m excited to share a vegetable recipe that feels more like an indulgence than a side dish. They hardly seem like vegetables—they taste far too decadent for that label. This was my first time making hollandaise, believe it or not. I wasn’t sure I even liked hollandaise for a while, but I finally tried it—and … Read more

These grilled honey mustard chicken skewers are incredibly tasty—tender, juicy, and full of flavor. Packed with fresh garden vegetables and coated in a honey-Dijon marinade, they’re perfect served over jasmine rice for a family-friendly dinner everyone will enjoy. If you love honey mustard, this is for you. Smoky and tender, these skewers are loaded with … Read more

This grilled corn and crab pasta salad captures summer in a bowl — bright, crisp and perfect for warm weather. Serve it at a BBQ, bring it to a party, or enjoy it for lunch or dinner. Truly delicious. I’m calling this the year of pasta salad. Today’s recipe is a sunny, summery lump crab … Read more

I’m very excited to share a simple, show-stopping summer side: grilled gorgonzola potatoes. These are truly exceptional. They’re surprisingly easy, packed with flavor, and become a go-to whenever the grill comes out. I’ve had so many requests for this recipe — probably because I’ve been sharing them on Instagram Stories almost every weekend. Once you … Read more

I’m sure you have no Halloween candy left, right? Like, none. You probably didn’t eat any last night either. And you probably didn’t open a bulk-sized box of candy bars for a late trick-or-treater at 7:59 PM. Nope. Not at all. That kind of thing just happens to me — the chocolate-and-candy addict. Since you … Read more

Hello lover. That’s some beautiful-looking bacon, isn’t it? And those pecans? They’re extra special. They were toasted in bacon grease. I’m unabashedly a bacon fan, and this dish was incredible. What should I call it? A salad, I suppose — though I don’t usually think of what I eat as a typical “salad.” Still, this … Read more