Hello hello! This week on the blog we continued our Thanksgiving series with a maple-spiced Brussels sprouts salad. I also shared a brown butter mashed potato bake, my roundup of the best Thanksgiving drinks, and a maple-roasted carrot side dish. There’s a new weekly menu up, plus a peek at a week in our life … Read more

Menu is getting summery and delicious! What’s on your menu this week? What to Eat This Week Buffalo chicken chopped salad Baked cheeseburger quesadillas Grilled shrimp couscous bowls Italian chopped salad with grilled garlic baguettes Broccoli cheddar frittata souffle Smoked mozzarella spinach pizza Chickpea pasta salad Almond butter baked oatmeal cups These dishes bring bright, … Read more

This might sound a little over-the-top, but it could also be the best dessert I’ve ever made. If you followed along last year, you might recall my mini s’mores tarts. They were fantastic, but at the time I couldn’t fathom making an entire pie. Why not go big? I finally did. It’s worth noting my … Read more

Let’s do it! I almost didn’t share this, but then I started thinking about all the Thanksgiving dishes I want to eat. Christmas and Thanksgiving are tied for my favorite holidays, and Thanksgiving wins for one reason: the food. It tastes like home, childhood and comfort. I love food that brings warm, nostalgic feelings. Would … Read more

Interrupting our regularly scheduled program today because I have some exciting news! I had the honor of curating the fall Crate Chef box, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to share it with you. Crate Chef is a thoughtfully curated subscription service for home cooks. Each box is assembled by a notable figure in the … Read more

I’m still not entirely convinced that cold soups are my thing, but I’m never one to turn down good food. When I spotted a similar recipe, I couldn’t resist trying it. Avocados are reasonably priced here right now, so I’ve been collecting every avocado recipe I can find. Sometimes I forget that Mr. How Sweet … Read more

These pork meatballs are sponsored by the National Pork Board. We are absolutely loving these coconut curry pork meatballs — a weeknight dinner that feels special but comes together without fuss. The sauce is everything: rich, creamy, and fragrant. The pork meatballs stay juicy, and when everything is served over steamed jasmine rice, it becomes … Read more

How about we talk about a truly delicious Chicken Romano? I tried to eat more vegetables today — roasted Brussels sprouts and zucchini with olive oil, salt, pepper and a splash of balsamic — but it wasn’t my favorite. Still, I soldiered on and moved to something I knew I’d enjoy: this Chicken Romano. It’s … Read more

Time to get excited this Monday with a bright and flavorful strawberry pasta salad! Before you dismiss the idea, hear me out: strawberry pasta salad is genuinely wonderful. It’s unexpected, fresh, and delicious. This salad works as a side for many, but it’s easily a full dinner for me. I’ve loved strawberries since I was … Read more