All my favorite gifts under $25 for 2022 are listed here — perfect for stocking stuffers, hostess gifts, teacher gifts, co-worker presents, and more. Gift guide week is here, and I’m starting with stocking stuffer ideas — every item on this list is under $25. This price range is where I do the most gifting: … Read more

Hello hello! This week on the blog I shared a comforting ginger lime chicken and rice soup, perfect for chilly evenings. I also posted several helpful roundups for the season: ideas for using Thanksgiving leftovers and my 2023 holiday baking list to inspire your cookie trays and sweets. There’s a new “Week in the Life” … Read more

In this house, we are all about the one-skillet meal. I say “we” even though my husband’s contribution to skillet cooking is limited—he can make eggs or barbecue-coated chicken and calls it a day. He rarely adds another ingredient. Still, he does the dishes regularly, so one-pan dinners work for both of us: easy to … Read more

In other words: beat the post-holiday blues with a bright, crunchy winter salad. If you follow my recipes, you know my salad requirements: lots of texture, satisfying bites, and a crunchy topping. Nothing soggy, and plenty of contrast. This winter crunch salad checks every box. I always feel like the first full week after the … Read more

Thoughtful gifts for anyone who loves to cook. My 2022 kitchen gift guide highlights practical essentials and a few special items that make delightful presents. Below are top picks I’ve loved and would happily give to friends and family. This 2022 kitchen gift guide gathers favorites I used throughout the year and items I plan … Read more

Happy weekend! This week on the blog I shared peaches and cream baked oatmeal, plus BLT wraps with jalapeño ranch. I also posted my July favorites and a new Summer Fridays installment. You can read my picks from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale as well. There’s a new menu for the week and a fresh peek … Read more

We’re obsessed with these pesto risotto stuffed peppers — creamy Parmesan risotto brightened with basil pesto, nestled into sweet bell pepper halves and roasted until perfectly tender. A cozy, comforting dish for warm-weather meals. These peppers are cheesy, herb-forward, and exactly what you want for a simple summer dinner. Creamy Parmesan risotto mixed with plenty … Read more

Oh my gosh—look at that color. With a salad this vibrant, who wouldn’t want to dig in? As citrus season winds down, I had to share one more favorite. I’ve been heavy-handed with blood oranges, lemons and grapefruit this year, and I still have a few lemon desserts saved for later—because I can’t resist lemon … Read more

Avocado chicken salad is on the menu today! I’m collecting reliable, delicious lunch ideas lately—bonus points for make-ahead options that are ready in the fridge when hunger strikes at noon. Crunchy crackers are absolutely welcome here. This avocado chicken salad is a fantastic weekday choice. It’s versatile enough for breakfast, lunch or dinner, but I … Read more

I’m not sure which is stranger: That I roasted berries before adding them to this drink or that I put something green — basil — in my margarita. Basil counts as a vegetable. Hear me roar. So yes, this definitely qualifies as a health food — plenty of antioxidants or something like that. Have I … Read more