Is there anything more constant than Mondays and tacos? For me, not really. I can always count on both. I don’t love Mondays the way some people do — I’ve always had a severe case of Sunday blues that slides into Monday — but they’re consistently productive days for me. When I get a lot … Read more

Hi everyone! I need your help choosing the cover for my next book, The Pretty Dish. I’m excited to share this title reveal—this book, arriving early next year, will include 150 brand-new recipes and 50 beauty DIYs. I can’t wait for you to see it! Please scroll down and vote for your favorite: Cover #1 … Read more

This pistachio chicken salad makes a satisfying, flavorful lunch. A tangy dressing of Greek yogurt and mayo coats shredded chicken, chopped dates, pistachios, scallions and fresh herbs. Serve it with crackers, on toast, in wraps or over greens. I have a great make-ahead meal for you to prep this weekend. This pistachio chicken salad balances … Read more

Short rib stuffed shells are an elegant comfort-food dish you can make at home. Perfect for a dinner party or holiday feast, jumbo pasta shells are filled with a creamy ricotta mixture, bathed in a rich short rib ragu, topped with plenty of cheese and baked until bubbling and golden. Today’s meal is a real … Read more

Happy Saturday! If you’re enjoying a long weekend, I hope you get to savor lots of fresh corn and tomatoes. This week on the blog I shared an incredible smoky summer chicken salad you must try. I also rounded up my favorite ALDI items for tailgating and posted a summer garden quinoa with chimichurri and … Read more

Insanity. That’s what this is. Pure in.san.it.ty. You know those days when you crave sugar so badly you’ve already eaten more gummy vitamins than you should and you’re calculating how many more you can sneak without regret? That’s the exact mood these bars were made for. If you’re in that frame of mind, make homemade … Read more

I’m taking Meatless Monday to a new level with these roasted butternut squash French breads. There’s nothing I love more than a classic French bread pizza. In high school, we made the Stouffer’s version all the time. When Eddie and I first married, I made homemade French bread pizzas constantly because they’re so easy, endlessly … Read more

Like clockwork, a new year begins and I’ve made chicken fingers. It’s not particularly original — I seem to make chicken fingers every year — but I can’t resist them. P.S. that’s my brother… the hand model. I love crunchy chicken fingers. Right now I’m in one of those phases where I feel twelve again, … Read more

{via} I’m currently crushing on a collection of beautiful and delicious recipes and ideas I’ve found around the web. Below are some favorites that feel perfect for the season—fresh, bright, and full of flavor. Strawberry orange popsicles — gorgeously simple and refreshing. Candied violets — an elegant, whimsical touch for desserts. Vietnamese fish tacos — … Read more