10 Easter Weekend Menus for Small Gatherings and Solo Celebrations

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Easter is almost here, and while this year will feel different, I’m determined to make it delicious. Welcome to my 2020 Easter menu ideas! I’ll admit I’m disappointed we won’t be celebrating with extended family, but many of you have asked what to make for Easter Sunday now that large gatherings aren’t happening. I still … Read more

Cinnamon Blueberry Slab Pie Recipe for Party-Sized Dessert

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I finally figured out how to make a pie without losing my mind. I’ve been obsessed with blueberries lately — can you tell? The secret is making it into a slab pie. A slab pie is simply a pie baked on a baking sheet instead of in a round pan. The name may not be … Read more

Autumn Harvest Apple Soup Recipe for Cozy Weeknight Meals

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This is my first time buying these charming small pie pumpkins. They’re far cuter than the usual tiny decorative pumpkins. I didn’t want to cut them up, but I used two to serve the soup. I also pureed the pumpkin flesh I scooped out so nothing went to waste. The star flavors in this soup … Read more

Roasted Broccoli and Gruyère Soup with Brown-Butter Croutons

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Thanks so much to KitchenAid for sponsoring this post! I’m excited to share some of the appliances I’ve been using in my kitchen since the remodel. I almost called this broccoli fondue soup — it really comes close. Soup that tastes like fondue? Yes, please. That’s what sold me on this roasted broccoli gruyere cheese … Read more

Cheesy Baked Tortellini with Sausage and Roasted Broccoli

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This baked broccoli sausage tortellini is an easy, family-friendly weeknight meal that comes together quickly, is full of flavor, and showcases one of our favorite vegetables—broccoli. Who else is craving some comforting, straightforward food? This dish is satisfying, simple to prepare, and perfect for busy evenings. It’s a baked, cheesy pasta that feels like a … Read more

Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Creamy Feta Sauce

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These chickpea-stuffed sweet potatoes are a favorite for a reason: roasted until creamy, drizzled with tangy feta sauce, topped with a bright roasted red pepper and chickpea salad, then finished with extra feta and fresh herbs. Nourishing, satisfying, and full of Mediterranean flavors. Perfect for a meatless Monday meal. These baked sweet potatoes are topped … Read more

Chewy Chai Snickerdoodles Recipe — Spiced Cookie Twist

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Are you ready for this? What if the world traded pumpkin spice for chai spice? I could absolutely get behind that. Chai-spiced treats are warm, comforting, and surprisingly addictive. I discovered how much I love chai-spiced desserts when I first tried chai snickerdoodles — life-changing, really. And yes, I still laugh about the time my … Read more

Sparkling Apple Orchard Punch Recipe for Fall Parties

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Today we’re making a chilled apple cider punch that tastes like fall in a glass! I admit it: I have an apple cider obsession. It’s hard not to—cider works so beautifully in cocktails and can be served hot or cold, which makes it perfect for every kind of fall gathering. Over the years I’ve developed … Read more

Weekly Meal Plan: What to Eat the Week of Oct 17, 2021

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This week we’re enjoying the very best flavors—satisfying salads, cozy soups and comforting mains assembled into a perfect week of meals. Here’s a simple, delicious plan to guide your menu. These recipes are easy to prepare, flexible for substitutions, and built to keep lunches and dinners interesting all week long. What will you be cooking … Read more

Sun-Dried Tomato Corn Chowder with Crispy Goat Cheese Croutons

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We’re taking corn chowder to a whole new level today. Another summer day, another soup! If you’re scrambling for soup ideas in the heat, save this for a cooler evening — or make it now because the combination of sweet corn and tangy sun-dried tomatoes is worth it. The flavors are bright, comforting and surprisingly … Read more