Currently Crushing On: Top Picks and Trends I Love Right Now

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{this fabulous pineapple arrangement by Sugar & Cloth}

I’m currently obsessed with a bunch of delicious recipes and pretty things around the web. First up: spicy shrimp with goat cheese grits — rich, comforting, and insanely good.

Pork porchetta tostadas are next on my list. Crispy, savory, and totally irresistible.

Japanese-style asparagus frites are a crunchy, elegant snack that I can’t get out of my head.

For dessert, chocolate stout and toasted coconut ice cream is a combination I adore — deep chocolate flavor with a toasty finish.

Pineapple guacamole is a bright, unexpected twist on a classic — sweet, tangy, and fantastic with chips.

Metallic brush-stroke balloons make any celebration look instantaneously chic. So pretty.

Broccoli rabe with burrata and prosciutto on crostini is a delightful, savory bite — perfect for entertaining.

Peanut butter crumble brownies deliver the best textures and flavors; they’re full of bold, satisfying taste.

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Ritz Cracker Peanut Butter Cups Recipe — Sweet & Salty Bites

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Quarantine day 40: the day I made Ritz peanut butter cups. Never did I think I’d be posting such an embarrassingly simple recipe, but 2020 has a way of changing priorities. If you like snacks, this one deserves a spot on your menu. Take your favorite nut butter—peanut, almond, cashew, even coconut—spread it between two … Read more

No-Churn Ricotta Ice Cream Recipe — Creamy, No-Machine Dessert

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Oh boy. I want to sing to my ice cream.

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This ricotta ice cream is truly something special.

I can be obsessive. Call it Scorpio if you like — I don’t usually buy into astrology, but when I fixate on an idea, it doesn’t leave my head. I kept thinking about ricotta ice cream until I finally made it.

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Overnight Croissant Breakfast Casserole with Ham & Cheese

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This overnight breakfast bake combines toasted, buttery croissants with sautéed spinach, mushrooms, eggs and freshly grated gruyère. It’s assembled the night before and baked the next morning for an effortless, impressive breakfast. This is the kind of breakfast that will make holiday mornings feel extra special. It’s toasty, buttery and deeply satisfying—one of the most … Read more

Caprese Stuffed Shells with Mini Meatballs

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Something occurred to me as I looked at these photos.

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Why make meatballs at all? Why not brown the meat and season it the same way?

True. That would have been easier. But I’m a little obsessed with mini things. Mini bites are cuter, more fun, easier to eat, and they fit in tiny jars and bowls—those sweet little ones with flowers that I inevitably break after paying too much for them.

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Creamy Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe

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Mr. How Sweet has many moods, but not many tastes. He prefers a limited set of favorite foods — and he especially prefers them served together, often in casserole form. If a meal doesn’t already resemble a casserole, he’ll mash and mix it until it does. I’m pretty sure I’ve seen that behavior elsewhere — … Read more

Cherry Lime Vodka Soda Recipe with Fresh Cherries

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I have the most refreshing cocktail for you today! Fresh cherry vodka sodas — perfectly refreshing for hot summer days. If your air conditioning gives out and it’s sweltering inside, this might just be the cure. I get ridiculously excited every year when cherry season arrives. This week I debated between a cherry bourbon smash … Read more

Spicy Arrabbiata Baked Eggs Recipe — Fiery One-Pan Brunch

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I’ll race you to the loaf of bread. Then we can dive into the saucy center—competitively, of course. Or we could try toe touches off the diving board and see who jumps highest. I spent hours doing that years ago. Let’s relive it! Okay, important news. Two weeks ago, I turned on the TV in … Read more

Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Fontina Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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This roasted red pepper soup is silky smooth, packed with fire-roasted flavor and absolutely delicious. Topped with fresh basil and melty fontina grilled cheese bites, it’s comforting, satisfying, and perfect for chilly days. Soup season is going strong. This vibrant roasted red pepper soup highlights smoky sweetness and bright tomato notes. It’s velvety when blended, … Read more