I did something good. Remember the whipped feta? I spread that creamy, tangy mixture over a warm, crispy tortilla so it melted slightly and became the perfect base. On top went marinated chicken and a bright mix of halved tomatoes, artichokes, chopped kalamata olives and fresh dill. A drizzle of olive oil, a squeeze of … Read more

Summer Fridays is back! If you’re new here, Summer Fridays is our weekly virtual coffee date where we share what we’re doing, loving, craving, watching and more — a little inspiration for the weekend and a true summer Friday moment. This is the ninth year running, and I’m so happy these posts have returned. They’re … Read more

These salted peanut butter Rice Krispy treats are a favorite — extra chewy, studded with marshmallows and finished with flaky salt. We’re throwing it back today with an embarrassingly easy snack that’s perfect for back-to-school lunches or anytime you want a nostalgic treat. If you grew up making Rice Krispy treats from the box, you’ll … Read more

This frozen gin and tonic is incredibly refreshing and light for a hot summer day. Tonic water ice cubes, your favorite gin and a bit of lime zest create the perfect frosty beverage. Here’s how to become the most popular this summer! Make a frosty, crowd-pleasing drink everyone will adore. Frozen gin and tonics — … Read more

I think I’ll let the batter do most of the talking. I love vanilla and I love muffins. This recipe marries the two in perfect harmony. To add texture and flavor, I incorporated crunch in two ways: first, inside the muffin with chopped pecans (use any nut you prefer); second, on top of the muffins … Read more

I wish I could show you more pictures of this dip, but we ate it. Way too quickly. It wasn’t a one-day thing. I made it and we ate it that afternoon—just the two of us and a little bit of my husband (not nearly enough to make a dent)—with almost an entire bag of … Read more

This one-pot creamy lemon gnocchi is a dream—simple to make, rich with parmesan and cream, and brightened by plenty of lemon zest. Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s cozy, comforting, and perfect for an easy weeknight meal or a flavorful side. We’re still in cozy dinner season, and this dish hits that spot. This creamy … Read more

So many delicious summer dinners! What’s on your menu this week? What To Eat This Week Mini meatball pesto soup Our favorite taco salad Marinated tomato BLTs 20-minute summer squash pasta Grilled chimichurri chicken and couscous Grilled shrimp orzo salad Sweet corn, peach and tomato salad with crispy quinoa Blueberry coffee cake muffins This week’s … Read more

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