Hello and happy October! This week on the blog I shared a crispy chicken Mediterranean salad, a sweet potato and corn chowder, a round-up of favorite fall meals to prep ahead, and a pumpkin burrata baked ziti. There’s a new weekly menu available, plus a fresh “A Week in the Life” update with a peek … Read more

You don’t need to convince me to drink something adorably pink. I’ve been obsessed with lavender lemonade for ages, but I still get giddy over the color. It’s that delicate, natural lavender-pink that looks almost magical in a glass. This lavender mint lemonade is ruling my fridge right now — bright, pretty and perfectly refreshing. … Read more

Soup season is simply the best season, so I’m sharing 20 of my favorite soup recipes to inspire your next cozy meal. Although I enjoy soup year-round, January always feels like peak soup time. Whether it’s snowy where you are or just chilly, a steaming bowl of soup brings instant comfort. I don’t play favorites—chili, … Read more

Well lookie here. Ten years ago, if someone had told me I’d spend my days in the kitchen melting peanut butter and butter together over a hot stove, I would have laughed — and probably reacted with disbelief. Yet here I was, stirring an enormous pot of peanut butter and feeling oddly content about it. … Read more

We’re obsessed with this Greek salad garlic bread. Grilled garlic baguettes are piled with a tangy marinated Greek salad, crumbled feta and fresh herbs. Light, bright and utterly delicious. This is the summer meal I’ll be making on repeat. The contrast here is everything: super-crunchy, garlicky baguette grilled until toasty and topped with a vibrant … Read more

These crispy bacon smashed potatoes are finished with melty blue cheese, smoky chipotle-spiced bacon, and a sprinkle of green onions for incredible texture and flavor. I’m always on the lookout for memorable side dishes, and these smashed potatoes are a favorite. They’re loaded with bold flavor and offer a fun twist on the classic. I … Read more

Hello, perfect summer Friday! EATING Warm, buttery lobster rolls are at the top of my list. I’m also making grilled gorgonzola potatoes and a fresh green bean salad to go alongside. Zucchini corn fritters are a must, and I love grilled marinated peppers served with burrata for a simple, flavorful starter. DRINKING Frozen watermelon mojitos … Read more

Happy weekend! This week on the blog I shared a delicious peach cobbler granola, a creamy lemon zucchini bucatini, a 4th of July recipe guide, and a new Summer Fridays roundup. Also on the site: a new weekly menu and a peek at a week in our life. Join the Everyday Dinners cookbook club on … Read more

I could really go for a giant croissant and iced coffee this morning! EATING For a relaxed weekend lunch, I love a big hummus platter—simple, colorful, and perfect for sharing. I’m also tempted by an heirloom tomato and burrata grilled cheese; the tomatoes are in season and irresistible. DRINKING A chilled pitcher of pinot grigio … Read more

Hi there! How are you doing? Is it feeling like a Saturday to you? This week has flown by. On the blog I published a few new favorites: goat cheese tartines with a hard-boiled egg vinaigrette — that dressing is outstanding — plus lemon coconut pull-apart bread, Baja grain bowls, instructions for making sourdough crackers, … Read more