Apparently I’m all about pasta this week! On Monday I shared a much healthier version, and today we’re going all out for the holidays: bucatini with bacon meatballs. I’m obsessed. This one is bold, comforting, and perfect for holiday entertaining. Here’s what’s funny: I usually don’t reach for pasta with red sauce or meatballs, but … Read more

There are so many favorites on the menu this week! With spring in full swing, I’m craving bright, fresh flavors—everything lemony, herby, and crisp feels right now. What’s on your menu this week? What To Eat This Week Start the week with a vibrant spring couscous bowl. Light, colorful, and full of fresh herbs and … Read more

Oh hiiii. Did you have a romantic weekend? Are you working your way through a heart-shaped box of chocolates and wondering about resolutions? I’ve got a simple, satisfying fix: chicken and salad served in lettuce cups. It’s far better than it sounds—fresh, bright, and full of flavor. These lettuce cups combine two favorites: the Greek … Read more

I inherited most of my physical traits and quirks from my dad. Green eyes. Type-A tendencies. A little hypochondria. Pale, freckled skin. Thick hair. Irritation with lateness. A fear of spiders. Constant chocolate cravings. Ridiculous sweating. And a strong aversion to mayonnaise and similar creamy condiments. I don’t hate mayonnaise entirely — just most of … Read more

Embarrassingly easy recipe, coming right up! This Parmesan Pistachio Kale Salad is ridiculously simple and full of flavor. Before adding the dressing there are just four main ingredients: kale, Parmesan, pistachios, and olive oil. A quick massage with olive oil softens the kale and makes the leaves more tender, though it’s optional if you’re short … Read more

I hate to be a cliché, but yes—I totally am. I adore Mexican food. With Cinco de Mayo approaching and the simple joy of a midweek sangria, cold margaritas, crisp tacos and salty tortilla chips are impossible to resist. Take me out for Mexican and you’ll have a great time. Too much? I admit I’m … Read more

Whole roasted buffalo cauliflower is oven-roasted until tender with charred, golden edges, then finished with buffalo sauce, crumbled blue cheese and a shower of fresh herbs like chives and cilantro. It makes a showstopping side or party centerpiece. How could anyone resist a cauliflower dressed up like this? When it arrives at the table looking … Read more

I consume an embarrassing amount of peanut butter. There are peanut butter lovers and then there are peanut butter freaks. I fall into the latter category more often than I’d like to admit. I don’t crave peanut butter in quite the same way I crave avocado, bacon, or pizza, though. I blame my mom — … Read more

Mr. How Sweet is always asking for “healthy” chicken fingers. The secret is crispiness. The chicken needs to be crunchy and still heart-healthy. Here’s clue #27 that shows how Mr. How Sweet’s requests can be childlike: when he says “I want healthy chicken fingers,” he means they must be nutritious but taste like something battered … Read more

Hello Saturday! I’m soaking up the fall weather we finally have. I LOVE OCTOBER. This week on the blog I shared a white chicken chili cornbread pie (many of you have already made it), a pumpkin cacio e pepe (it’s unreal), a smoky cider mezcal margarita and an apple cider donut cake. I also posted … Read more