Hello weekend! This week on the blog I shared a grilled chicken pasta salad with gorgonzola vinaigrette. I also posted grilled lemon shrimp with pesto couscous and a collection of recipes for Father’s Day weekend. Plus, a fresh Summer Fridays post went live. Here’s a new menu idea for the week along with a peek … Read more

This mango frosé is the ideal summer treat — just two ingredients: a chilled bottle of rosé and frozen mango. Simple, refreshing, and delicious. Hello — here’s your easy weekend treat! This is one of the simplest, tastiest frosty drinks you can make. When you see how quick it comes together, you’ll be pleasantly surprised. … Read more

Don’t leave me just yet. Cheese… Sugar… Weird?   I know what you’re thinking. Maybe you’re eating breakfast with glazed eyes, wondering why I’ve gone and changed cornbread. Relax. Trust me on this one. By the way, you have milk on your chin. And to those of you already halfway into the weekend, eyes drooping … Read more

New week, new menu! Planning meals for the week makes cooking easier and more enjoyable. Here are delicious, simple ideas to add variety to your weekly rotation. Each recipe showcases seasonal ingredients, bold flavors, and straightforward techniques so you can eat well without fuss. What To Eat This Week Garlicky burst tomato pasta — A … Read more

Can I tempt you to sit down and talk over a warm, comforting bowl of soup? Just before I began writing this, I had a full-on meltdown about everything on my to-do list — the must-dos, the want-to-dos, and the self-made obligations. I felt so overwhelmed I nearly retreated to my car to quietly eat … Read more

Like you already know, I’m a bit dramatic. But this pasta truly deserves it—it’s that good. This dish is unbelievably delicious: the sort of meal you might climb a mountain for, push aside an indulgent dessert for, or choose over pizza. It’s comforting and rich, but also packed with vegetables—perfect for those nights you want … Read more

I discovered something a little magical. It was a tiny cart tucked into a corner of my local grocery store—the discount produce section. Most of it looked past its prime, strangely unappealing and, yes, a bit gross. But among the bruised and aging vegetables I found paper bags full of bananas. They’re apparently a thing … Read more

Happy National Pancake Day! I try not to chase every food trend, but pancakes are my weakness. I keep coming back to them—call it pancake rehab, but I’m not ready to quit. Over the years I’ve shared many pancake variations—red velvet, cake batter, chocolate French silk, white chocolate coconut, whole wheat chocolate peanut butter, peanut … Read more

This white bean tuna salad is bright with fresh herbs, roasted red peppers and pickled onions. Tossed in a tangy olive oil vinaigrette and piled on toasted sourdough, it makes an excellent make-ahead lunch. Hi — I’m back with another lunch idea! Ideally I’d eat this once a week — or several times a week, … Read more