My chicken meatballs with tomato orzo are the perfect cozy dinner. Tender, juicy meatballs sit atop a creamy parmesan tomato orzo for a comforting weeknight meal that comes together quickly. New favorite dinner is officially on the menu. These parmesan chicken meatballs are soft, flavorful and packed with fresh herbs. Paired with a silky tomato-parmesan … Read more

(This post was sponsored by Spice Islands® Trading Company. I was compensated to attend the NYC Wine + Food Festival and to write about my experience; all opinions are my own.) Hello! Can we talk about parties and cake for a minute? There’s something irresistible about a steaming, spiced pear loaf straight from the oven … Read more

Happy 4th of July! Here’s a ridiculously easy last-minute treat idea — assuming you happen to have a stack of Pop Rocks on hand. These truffles are inspired by one of my favorite chocolate bars: a crunchy chocolate bar studded with popping candy. I love that texture and flavor combo so much that I decided … Read more

Happy December! Can you believe we’re already in the last month of 2017? Time has flown. What have you been up to? We’ve been caught up in newborn snuggles, toddler chaos, and Christmas decorating, all while somehow watching Christmas Vacation every day. Also revisiting The Family Stone—equal parts comfort and chaos. Quick reminders: I’ve gathered … Read more

Over the past few months I’ve realized I don’t enjoy foods at extreme temperatures. Warm drinks like coffee—”dirty water,” as I jokingly call it—make me queasy, and very cold foods, like popsicles, hurt my teeth and take forever to eat. If something can’t reach my stomach in half a second, I’m usually not interested.   … Read more

This week’s menu is full of flavor and easy meals to enjoy any day. Which of these will you try first? What to Eat This Week Rotisserie chicken salad — a simple, satisfying option that’s perfect for lunches or light dinners. Crispy cheesy breakfast tacos — quick, comforting, and great for busy mornings or brunch. … Read more

There’s no better simple pairing than banana and peanut butter. Well, perhaps peanut butter with chocolate or chocolate with a sprinkle of sea salt. Still, banana and peanut butter feels light enough that I can fit into my pants the next day.   When my dad was younger, he and my grandfather used to eat … Read more

So I made these burgers on Monday. They’ve been on my mind ever since — seriously, I can’t stop thinking about them. My burger fascination has been ongoing for months now; it may have gone from hobby to full-blown obsession. I admit I’m picky about burgers. Restaurants often do them better than I do at … Read more

Ready for all my kitchen essentials? At long last, here is my carefully curated list of kitchen favorites you’ve asked about for years—all in one place. I get a lot of questions about the tools and gadgets I use, and since many of you are cooking more, I gathered everything I rely on most. These … Read more