So, do I even need to say much about this? All I can think is: OMG. Brown butter. Make it now. This might be the best thing on the planet. See those little brown specks? They aren’t from the whole wheat pasta — they’re specks of brown butter. Incredible. What can I say? I could … Read more

My honeynut squash soup is a sweet-and-spicy delight: it begins with chipotle-caramelized bacon and finishes with buttered popcorn. Savory, rich, and deeply satisfying, it’s topped with crunchy goodness and is fun served as shooters or in big bowls. Honeynut is here! This honeynut squash soup is silky smooth and full of flavor. It starts with … Read more

Happy weekend! This week on the blog I shared a tortellini Caesar salad, a smoked sausage potato soup, and hot honey baked shrimp quesadillas. I also posted my February favorites this week. There’s a new weekly menu plan and a peek at a week in our life if you’re looking for meal inspiration and a … Read more

Let’s add some melon to our salad and call it the start of summer. I’m a sucker for a good alliteration. Memorial Day weekend has always been one of my favorite times of the year. It’s a long weekend and the unofficial start of summer, and we finish it with a small local parade that … Read more

Okay. Can we really call these tacos? I’m bringing my Brussels sprouts rebellion into 2014 — turning these little cabbages into tacos, one at a time. I may have been wearing an extra-strong face mask while cooking, but despite the steam and heat I absolutely loved these. I even had the mask on for the … Read more

Sharing my 2024 kids gift guide: our favorite toys and gifts for babies, toddlers, little kids and tweens—trusted picks we reach for again and again. Every year I say this might be my favorite guide, and 2024 may top the list. With kids aged 9, 7 and 3, I’ve watched favorites rotate between them: toys … Read more

I have a small problem: impatience. Okay, that’s an understatement. It’s huge. I blame growing up with the internet and getting used to everything instantly. Admitting you have a problem is the first step, right? So when I decided to riff on the original cookie dough dip with three new flavors, I planned to wait … Read more

These blackened fish sandwiches are quick, flavorful, and perfect for a busy weeknight. Served on buttery brioche buns and topped with a creamy avocado tartar sauce, they’re simple to make and a real crowd-pleaser. I love fish sandwich season. These blackened fish sandwiches come together in minutes. Fresh fillets are coated in a smoky, spicy … Read more