This roasted asparagus is an easy, flavorful side for holidays or weeknights. Tossed with a bright lemon-chive vinaigrette and finished with crumbled feta, it’s quick to make and always satisfying. Sometimes you just need a straightforward asparagus recipe that elevates simple ingredients without fuss. This version is roasted until lightly charred, then drizzled with a … Read more

It feels like the internet is celebrating French toast this month. I thought I was being clever by sharing a delicious French toast recipe with my imaginary internet friends, but apparently everyone else had the same idea. Add this to your growing list of holiday breakfasts? To get into the holiday mood I put on … Read more

I’m feeling a little nostalgic today. Remembering the past got me hunting for the Hope Floats soundtrack on iTunes yesterday — a soundtrack I used to blast the summer between ninth and tenth grade. I paired it with Waiting to Exhale back then, completely convinced I was the world’s biggest hopeless romantic. Those were the … Read more

Happy Halloween! Since the holiday falls on Monday, I give you full permission to put bacon, cheddar and a spiced beer or cider into your bread. Yes—do it. How great would it be if every week started like this? I’ve made beer bread before, though growing up ours usually came from a boxed mix. Still, … Read more

This pierogi puff pastry pizza is the ultimate comfort food. It hits all the nostalgic notes of old-school pierogi pizza: a layer of cheesy mashed potatoes on a flaky puff pastry crust, finished with sweet, caramelized onions. Yes — potatoes on pizza, and it works beautifully. The base is the fluffiest cheesy mashed potatoes, with … Read more

Back for round two of Summer Fridays! Here’s what I’m into this weekend. EATING Crispy pesto smashed potatoes are a go-to right now. I’m also making a blackened chicken and watermelon salad for bright, fresh dinners, and a simple fresh green bean salad that always steals the show. For an easy weeknight option, roasted shrimp … Read more

I’ve been enjoying single life since Sunday. Honestly, it’s been delightful. It means blasting the Jersey Boys soundtrack and watching six episodes of Felicity back-to-back. It means eating meals that don’t center around large slabs of meat. Most importantly, it means having the entire bed to myself — the kind of luxury that makes me … Read more

I’d love to claim this quick bread is nothing like other quick breads—banana, pumpkin or apple spice—but that wouldn’t be true. This loaf is similar to those classics: utterly addictive and best enjoyed in thin slices. If you’re noticing dark specks on top, don’t worry—that’s from a sugar, chocolate and coffee grinder I love using. … Read more

It’s official. I’ve become picky about margaritas—I won’t settle for the ordinary. Skip the neon-green slush and make a proper cocktail instead: a juicy peach margarita. It’s simple, refreshing and far superior to anything served from a tanker-sized dispenser. Seriously, you’ll want to make this. Juicy Peach Margaritas Yield: 1 margarita, can easily be multiplied … Read more

This chopped fruit salad is a family favorite—bright, refreshing and full of flavor. Lime and fresh mint lift the fruit, and it’s delicious as a chopped bowl or served with cinnamon-sugar chips. Truly, every salad is better chopped. This is the brightest, boldest bowl! This rainbow chopped fruit salad combines a variety of fruits, all … Read more