I am calling this the salad of the summer. This tomato panzanella has become the most made salad in my kitchen lately, even outshining the cheeseburger salad, the poppyseed chicken salad and our old house salad. It’s essentially my new go-to—fresh, satisfying and endlessly adaptable. For summer dinners I’m happiest with tomatoes, basil, corn and … Read more

I have a new Halloween tradition! Ever since I made those creamy tomato soup shooters with grilled cheese sticks years ago, I’ve been obsessed with the idea of serving soup and grilled cheese on Halloween—right before trick-or-treating. This year I swapped tomato for pumpkin and landed on the creamiest pumpkin bisque topped with fontina grilled … Read more

These desserts may not all be red, white and blue, but they are guaranteed crowd-pleasers. They will fill you up, keep you coming back for more, and might even make your teeth hurt—in the best way.   Not-Chocolate Dipped Strawberries These strawberries offer a lovely variety of flavors and coatings, so there’s something for everyone—even … Read more

Happy weekend! How are you doing? How are things going? With January flying by, I’m feeling the urge to make some changes. It’s a little wild — we’re still in that unpredictable newborn stage, so life feels a bit all over the place. I shared a short update about Emilia, and I can’t believe how … Read more

It’s hard to practice self-restraint around treats like these. Confession: I’m a little hypocritical. I post about my love for peanut butter-and-jelly baked goods—pancakes, muffins, bars—yet I don’t always reach for a classic PB&J sandwich. If I’m making a sandwich I tend to think more along the lines of cheese and bacon. Still, a slice … Read more

I don’t know if I ever told you, but Mother Lovett had a serious thing for dip. And when I say dip, I mean the classic mayo- or sour cream–based varieties that used to come in Tupperware containers—always saved and reused—that sat in the dairy aisle. Right now she’s probably rolling over in her grave … Read more

There’s a very important reason you need to know about this cake. No, it’s not because I sat through some torturous wrestling show last night—though I did, and yes, it was torturous. The real reason is that peach season is winding down. Good peach season, the kind where each bite tastes like summer, is fleeting. … Read more

We’re getting back into the swing of things and filling the week with fresh, flavorful meals. What are you planning to cook this week? What To Eat This Week Summer garden skillet gnocchi — a vibrant, vegetable-forward skillet dish that’s perfect for warm nights and quick weeknight dinners. Cheeseburger tostadas — crispy tostadas topped with … Read more