Get ready for a deliciously messy dish: these butternut squash stuffed shells are outstanding. Shooting stuffed shells is a challenge — they look wonderfully disheveled on the plate, and trying to get a clean photo always makes me laugh. This batch was gloriously messy in the best way. When I was a kid I loved … Read more

Ready to dive into a plate of garlic sauce pasta? This version combines roasted broccoli, juicy shrimp, fresh parsley, crushed red pepper and plenty of golden, toasty garlic. It’s simple, vibrant and deeply flavorful. The method is straightforward: roast the broccoli and shrimp on a single sheet pan while you cook the pasta and make … Read more

There are two things that are really bothering me right now. First is my new — and admittedly ridiculous — habit of putting on a trashy soap as background noise while I work late, only to get sucked into watching it. I tell myself I’m just doing it for ambiance, but the truth is I … Read more

We’re getting kind of fancy today! Hello, stuffed pork tenderloin. This once-intimidating dish becomes completely approachable here. It’s full of flavor and impressive enough for guests — and yourself. The filling is the star: wild rice mixed with apples, roasted butternut squash, a little crisp bacon, wilted spinach, fresh sage and creamy goat cheese. The … Read more

TODAY IS THE DAY! Seriously Delish is officially in stores and available for purchase. I can hardly believe it — I’m equal parts stunned and thrilled, and I can’t wait for you to see it. I’m excited in a very Jessie Spano kind of way. First, thank you. The outpouring of support from everyone who … Read more

I had the best of intentions yesterday. I’m saying this while it’s still yesterday, finishing a Kit Kat my husband brought home from the derby just for me, and surrounded by a mountain of clean, unfolded laundry. It’s a weird spot to be in — and I don’t want to know where that candy came … Read more

This creamy chicken couscous soup is a cozy, comforting bowl that’s perfect for chilly days. It’s creamy yet light and satisfying, and it’s a recipe you’ll want to make year-round. Here’s a quick and easy soup idea for lunch or dinner. I often make simple soups for busy days, and this creamy chicken couscous soup … Read more

{via} Hi friends! How are you spending the weekend? Spring has finally arrived here and we couldn’t be happier. I’ll be using the next few days to prepare for our kitchen remodel (nervous but excited), work on my book (equally nervous), do a bit of Easter decorating (fun!), and squeeze in some spring shopping. Life … Read more

How nuts am I to share slow-roasted tomato hummus in late winter? Please don’t think I’ve lost my mind for using slow-roasted tomatoes in March. I know it sounds odd. The tomatoes you find in grocery stores now often look like orange rocks and rarely taste like much. But that’s exactly why slow roasting is … Read more

Or maybe you should thank me? I think I’ve discovered the trick to stopping at one cookie in a sitting. Okay, maybe two. Three at most.   Simply dip half of the cookie in chocolate. And yes, of course I use milk chocolate. Milk chocolate is my preference. Dark chocolate is fine—occasionally I’ll choose it—but … Read more