Because I cannot let anything in this world just be. I made a batch of surprisingly healthy apple butter. I’m apparently in a butter mood — what else is new? This apple butter has just a touch of honey, a pinch of sea salt, a splash of apple cider, and a lot of warm spice. … Read more

I am definitely not above adding tequila to a salad. Strangely, I actually like tequila — the flavor is great — so why not celebrate Monday with it in a salad? Even while I’m still cooking on an electric skillet, I wanted to mix tex‑mex with derby week dinners. As delicious as cheesy, meaty tacos … Read more

Today feels different. Hello, thirty—nice to meet you. For as long as I can remember, I wanted to be older. Growing up I thought being an adult would be nonstop freedom: doing what you want, when you want, like the people in movies and books. As a kid I preferred the company of adults; in … Read more

It’s Monday, and if you’re anything like me, the idea of cookies for dinner keeps whispering in your ear as the holidays approach. I get it—we’re all short on time and high on cravings. But dinner still needs to happen, preferably something satisfying, relatively quick to prepare, and actually edible beyond spooning frosting straight from … Read more

{via} Here are some of my current favorite recipes and finds from around the internet—delicious, creative, and totally worth trying. This vanilla cake with a marzipan succulent is absolutely adorable. Ginger miso soup—comforting and full of flavor. A potato chip and Thai herb salad—unexpected and brilliant. Goo goo cluster s’mores—decadent and irresistible. An avocado, pineapple, … Read more

Hi there. This week on the blog I shared a comforting cauliflower and potato soup with smoky chipotle bacon. I also featured chicken-bacon-ranch stuffed peppers, a spicy grapefruit tequila soda, and a one-pot cheesy nachos recipe that’s perfect for casual nights in. There’s a new weekly menu available and a fresh look into a week … Read more

Hello and happy Mother’s Day! This week’s menu features fresh salads, a flavorful salmon dish, and sizzling fajitas — all easy, delicious options for weeknight cooking. What To Eat This Week Start the week with a parmesan pasta frittata, a simple and satisfying dinner that pairs beautifully with any green salad. It’s a quick, comforting … Read more

These chocolate peanut butter breakfast cookies are a favorite—chewy, crunchy and satisfyingly filling. They’re an ideal make-ahead option for busy mornings or a grab-and-go snack any time. We’re welcoming spring with something sweet. These cookies are chewy, crunchy and truly delicious. They hold you over for hours, making them perfect for breakfast, a snack to … Read more

Um. I made you a boozy shake! This past winter I partnered with West Elm to create four indulgent boozy milkshakes for summer, and they’re finally ready to share. I tasted this heavenly coconut hot fudge shake back in February before I became pregnant, and looking at these photos now I’m so glad I got … Read more

Can you believe it’s already the end of April? Time is flying. I hope you’re enjoying a bright, sunny spring weekend and getting a chance to relax. I just returned from book tour events for The Pretty Dish and am looking forward to a little downtime before we hit the road again. We have more … Read more