These sticky BBQ cauliflower bites are savory, sweet and irresistibly delicious. Coated in a light beer batter and tossed in a glossy, sticky sauce, they’re finished with a tangy Greek yogurt blue cheese dip for an unbeatable flavor pairing. We can’t get enough. Here’s a tasty way to eat your veggies this weekend. These BBQ … Read more

Happy summer Friday! What are your plans for the weekend? EATING I’m all about corn, peach, and tomato salads right now — they’re light, sweet, and perfect for warm evenings. I’m also making my BLT chopped salad and riding the marinated tomato BLT train. For something heartier, I love my one‑pot garlic butter shrimp and … Read more

[This post about cranberry white chocolate sticky buns is sponsored by ALDI.] I’m all about holiday brunch this season. Last year we had an unexpected holiday brunch and this year I’m turning it into a regular tradition. First on the menu: sticky buns. Cranberry white chocolate sticky buns, to be exact. They’re the perfect festive … Read more

Hello Saturday! How are you? This week on the blog I shared a make-ahead eggnog crème brûlée French toast, a French onion soup topped with brûléed blue cheese, one-hour cinnamon orange rolls and roasted salmon with a crab topping. I also published a new “What to Eat This Week” roundup and a fresh “Week in … Read more

I am always looking for new and exciting ways to enjoy fish. Over the past month I’ve been experimenting in the kitchen and have created at least one new seafood dish each week. We adore seafood, and with spring approaching my cravings keep growing. Living in Pittsburgh means fresh seafood is harder to come by, … Read more

Say that three times fast. It sounds like… something else. Exciting, right? Maybe not — but delicious, absolutely. I recommend slicing a variety of bell peppers: red, green, yellow, orange, even purple if you have them. Sauté the strips in olive oil until they become soft, sweet and slightly caramelized. That simple step brings out … Read more

What an incredible week this has been. Thank you so much for the warm response to the launch of The Pretty Dish. I’m thrilled so many of you are excited and already cooking from the book. I love seeing your recreations—please keep tagging me on Instagram! Today I’m kicking off the book tour with a … Read more

Happy Saturday! I hope you have a wonderful weekend and enjoy the start of August. Right now I’m all about s’mores, swimming and watching sunsets. This week I shared a photo diary from our time in Boyne City, along with my July beauty favorites and lifestyle picks. Those posts are some of my favorites to … Read more

The crunchiest, smokiest, most flavorful broccoli salad is here! This broccoli crunch salad is one of those dishes you can’t stop eating. Every bite delivers crunchy texture, smoky char, and bright, tangy dressing—those little flavor crumbs keep you coming back for more. At first glance it might not look like much, but the combination of … Read more

We adore this peach bruschetta in the summer! Juicy tomatoes, garlic and basil make it dreamy when spooned over garlicky crostini and fluffy whipped ricotta. It’s a genuine summer favorite. Peaches are at their peak right now, and this bruschetta is the perfect way to celebrate them. This peach bruschetta is an ideal snack or … Read more