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

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