{via} Can you tell from all my recent photos that I’m seriously craving a beach getaway? I’m counting down the days until our vacation and can’t wait. If you’re traveling this summer, where are you headed—or where have you already been? We have a fun weekend planned with a short road trip and probably one … Read more

This ginger lime chicken soup is a bright, citrusy way to make dinner delicious. Served over cilantro lime rice, it’s a cozy bowl that warms you right up. Chicken soup season is in full swing. This ginger lime chicken soup is comforting and bright, with a fresh ginger zing. Served over cilantro lime rice, it … Read more

I made one of the best things of the summer: a rich, buttery lobster pot pie with sherry cream and a puff pastry topping. It still feels like summer—sweet corn, bright lobster and a creamy sauce. The combination of lobster soaked in butter and sherry cream, finished with flaky pastry, is irresistible. I promised I … Read more

I love a good bundt cake! There’s something inherently satisfying about a bundt. Even if the flavor is the same as a layer or sheet cake, a bundt has a nostalgic, elegant feel that makes it special. For me, that was exactly the case with this lemon pistachio zucchini cake. I’ve been experimenting with vegetables … Read more

Want to be cliché together and enjoy a Monday salad? Of course you do! This isn’t a boring salad—I promise. Just look at that color. In the summer I’m definitely a salad fan. It’s too hot to spend hours over a stove, and sometimes even grilling feels like too much. So we eat a lot … Read more

I live for this sharp cheddar tuna melt. It’s packed with flavor and crunch: pickle-forward tuna salad, melty sharp cheddar and fresh greens. The best lunch ever. This sandwich is everything. This tuna melt features a bright, tangy tuna mixture, gooey sharp cheddar, tangy pickled onions and crisp greens layered on golden, buttery sourdough. It’s … Read more

Hello weekend! This week on the blog I shared grilled shrimp lettuce wraps, a bright summer chicken tortellini salad, the most indulgent peanut butter cup Golden Grahams s’mores bars, and a new Summer Fridays roundup. There’s also a fresh weekly menu and a peek at a week in our life, both full of easy, crowd-pleasing … Read more

This is for you. Maybe last night was a sugar binge or a snack-only evening — we’ve all been there. Sometimes you need a real, satisfying meal that feels balanced and comforting. This pan-crisped salmon with a light Dijon cream and garlic butter breadcrumbs is exactly that: quick to make, full of flavor, and substantial … Read more

{via} Who’s ready for a long weekend? Raise your hand. What are your plans for Labor Day weekend? I’m picturing a wedding, a backyard party, pool time, one last summer beer, nearly-last-summer rosé and maybe a massive s’more. A few long morning walks, some shopping, and I already lit a new Leaves candle because I … Read more

This puff pastry–wrapped salmon, also known as salmon en croûte, is an elegant yet easy dish. A buttery salmon fillet is topped with creamy spinach and enveloped in golden puff pastry. It’s impressive but surprisingly simple to make. Welcome to our first festive meal idea of the holiday season. Each year when the holidays arrive … Read more