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
Keeeeeeeeesh.
Couldn’t it just be spelled that way? It seems happier — like keeeenwah — and would probably avoid the endless Starbucks spelling mishaps.
Also: bacon-grease potatoes. They’re in this quiche, but I didn’t want a ten-mile-long title.
One more thing, and perhaps the most important: are you judging me if you think that’s ketchup on my quiche?
You’ll fall in love with this peanut butter and jam baked oatmeal. It has an oatmeal-cake texture, pockets of raspberry preserves and plenty of creamy peanut butter for a perfectly chewy bite. It’s ideal to meal prep for easy breakfasts, to serve at brunch, or to enjoy as a comforting snack. Breakfast time! This peanut … Read more
Here’s a roundup of fun summer Friday favorites to inspire warm-weather meals, drinks, outfits, and more. EATING Risotto-stuffed peppers make a comforting summer meal, and my watermelon crunch salad is on repeat for its sweet, bright flavors. A hearty Pittsburgh salad is great for a fuller plate, and crispy chicken Caprese is perfect when tomatoes … Read more
These sheet pan chicken meatballs are a weeknight winner — roasted with juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet peppers, plenty of herbs and crumbled feta. They stay tender and moist, the vegetables turn almost saucy, and the feta adds a bright, tangy finish. Serve them over rice, tucked into pita with hummus, or in bowls for an … Read more
What is up with beer and me lately? I can’t get enough of beer in the kitchen. Honestly, I enjoy cooking with beer far more than I enjoy drinking it. I’ll sip a beer now and then, but when it comes to cooking, beer consistently delivers the best flavor. I often replace water with alcohol … Read more
Lots of delicious spring meals are on the menu this week, offering bright flavors, fresh ingredients, and easy-to-follow recipes perfect for seasonal cooking. What’s on your menu this week? What To Eat This Week Spring pistachio pesto pizza — a vibrant take on pizza using a nutty, herb-forward pesto that pairs beautifully with fresh spring … Read more
Pumpkin buttercrunch might just become your new favorite seasonal treat. This spiced, caramel-forward dessert is chocolatey, crunchy and perfectly festive. It’s a fun twist on classic toffee—rich, buttery and undeniably addictive. The idea came from Dominique Ansel’s peppermint buttercrunch — essentially a flawless toffee. I’ve never been a toffee fanatic, but the name “buttercrunch” sells … Read more
It’s recipe disaster day — one of my favorite posts of the year.
Can you believe it’s been twelve years since I first started sharing my yearly roundup of recipe failures? The tradition continues: I still make a lot of flops in the kitchen, and I’m still having fun with it.
Below are links to previous years’ recipe disaster posts for anyone who wants to stroll down memory lane and see how gloriously wrong things have gone in past seasons:
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2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
This is a lighthearted way to share all my kitchen mishaps. I spend so much time cooking and testing that failures are inevitable — and frequent. I photograph the worst of them so we can laugh at the results and learn from mistakes.
Ready to see this year’s misadventures?