Today we’re making snack mix: lavender honey nuts that are utterly irresistible. I love a good snack mix for pool days, and since I’m on vacation this week, now is the perfect time to share this quick lavender honey nuts recipe you can make at home in minutes. No oven required. These are cooked on … Read more

Banana cake is happening in your kitchen this weekend! Oh my goodness. The fluffiest banana cake with coffee cream cheese frosting? Hello, yes. This sheet cake is light, tender and full of banana flavor, finished with a silky coffee-spiked cream cheese frosting that takes it over the top. I might be the most popular person … Read more

These creamy feta Greek burgers are juicy and full of flavor, served on homemade pita that’s soft and pillowy. Topped with quick tzatziki, roasted red peppers and pickled onions, they’re satisfying and easy to customize. A burger-style dinner with a Mediterranean twist is perfect for tonight’s menu. These Greek feta burgers are packed with flavor … Read more

So excited for October eats! There are so many delicious meals planned for the week — I can’t wait to dig in. What’s on your menu this week? What To Eat This Week First up: sheet pan pesto salmon with lemon thyme potatoes. Simple to make and full of bright, fresh flavor. Next: chicken spinach … Read more

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