Tonight’s dinner is broccoli cheddar spaghetti squash — and it’s glorious. I could eat my vegetables like this every day. I crave anything broccoli cheddar, and this melty, cheesy broccoli sauce tucked into tender spaghetti squash “noodles” does not disappoint. It’s satisfying, comforting and tastes like absolute heaven. I’m honestly surprised I didn’t love broccoli … Read more

I should probably call this secret ingredient chili. You might be surprised by what elevates this chili — it’s a little unexpected but absolutely brilliant. Before you scroll any further: the secret is chocolate ice cream. Not just any chocolate — a super dark, rich, creamy chocolate ice cream. It adds a deep, savory-sweet complexity … Read more

IT’S HERE! I’m thrilled to announce The Pretty Dish book tour — I can’t wait to see you all and celebrate this book together. Thank you so much for the incredible support for this book. I’m truly grateful and would love to meet as many of you as possible. This tour is a bit more … Read more

Um, how delicious is this summer pesto mini meatball soup? It’s just the cutest, too. Sure, it’s in the 90s this week and may stay there for the remainder of the month, but nothing keeps me from a comforting bowl of soup. Am I right? For me, summer soup often means chowder, but the idea … Read more

Who’s with me on eating roasted kabocha squash for breakfast? I’m stopping by to share one last side dish idea before the holidays—one that will carry you through the rest of winter. Kabocha squash is lightly sweet with a savory depth that pairs beautifully with both sweet and savory toppings. Honestly, I might even prefer … Read more

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