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

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