A few weeks ago I had the creamiest baked potato soup for lunch. I went home the next day and recreated it, and my version may have been even creamier. Yes, I know this makes another bacon-filled post this week. I can’t help it — bacon and I have a complicated love affair. If you … Read more

Cozy, delicious February meals are here to warm your week. Soups, pastas and some of my favorite dishes—simple, comforting, and full of flavor. What will you cook this week? What To Eat This Week Sheet pan gnocchi and roasted vegetables—easy to make and incredibly satisfying. For a special Valentine’s meal, try a Dijon‑crusted filet—rich, tender, … Read more

Today is the day! My new cookbook, Easy Everyday, is officially out and I couldn’t be more thrilled. The book is available wherever books are sold. You can order online from a variety of retailers: Where to Buy Get a signed copy from Penguin Bookshop. Amazon Barnes & Noble Bookshop.org Books A Million Target Hudson … Read more

[This post is sponsored by DeLallo Foods. I teamed up with them to celebrate pizza month—just wait until you try this!] Meet our newest obsession: hot honey and goat cheese pepperoni Detroit‑style pizza. Yes — another Detroit‑style pizza. It’s so good, and this version with pepperoni, goat cheese and hot honey might be my favorite … Read more

This sweet potato corn chowder is a nourishing, comforting meal that’s both satisfying and delicious. Sweet potatoes, green chiles, corn, peppers and fresh herbs combine for a bright, cozy bowl. We’ve been making a soup nearly every week lately, and this chowder has quickly become a favorite. This chowder is packed with sweet potatoes, sweet … Read more

I get fixated on things and tend to go a little overboard sometimes. It’s happening again — my sourdough obsession has leveled up. I can’t stop making recipes that feel like the perfect bridge from summer to fall. A few weeks ago this grilled cheese was my lunch after my heirloom tomatoes were gone, and … Read more

Okay — this lemon parmesan cauliflower gnocchi might just change your life. I’m not exaggerating. This is genuinely incredible. I love cauliflower gnocchi. I even make it from scratch sometimes. It’s not a direct replacement for traditional gnocchi, but it stands on its own: the texture is wonderful and the flavor adapts easily to different … Read more

{via} Hey hey! What do you think about April Fools’ jokes? I’m usually not into prank days (and I’m not a fan of dressing up for Halloween either), but I can imagine that in a few years it will be funny to play a small trick on Max—maybe something simple like hiding jelly beans in … Read more

Could I be more excited to share this fish? Probably not. I want to jump through the screen and dig in. It’s light, rich and surprisingly filling — a perfect balance of flavor and texture. This recipe works any night of the week, even on a Monday when you need something uncomplicated but impressive. Sea … Read more

These cookies and cream bars are ridiculously delicious — a brown butter, chewy cookie bar studded with crushed Oreos. Chewy and crunchy at once, they’re perfect for anyone who loves cookies and cream. Just what we need for the weekend. If there was ever a time to make cookie bars filled with crushed Oreos, this … Read more