I remember, as a young girl, thinking fruity drinks were the height of cool. I dreamed of the day I could order a piña colada or strawberry daiquiri, imagining myself on a porch overlooking some large body of water. After a day of sunbathing and reading, I pictured ending the evening with a frozen, sugary … Read more

Glazed Blueberry Cake Donuts I made donuts again — because apparently that’s my life now. For a long time I wasn’t even a big donut person. I would eat one if it looked irresistible or if it happened to be there, but they were never my go-to treat. That all changed after trying a few … Read more

Can you believe it’s almost 2019? I feel like this year flew by. With the holidays winding down, I wanted to share my favorite snacks and cocktails to finish the season strong. These are the tried-and-true recipes I reach for when I want delicious, crowd-pleasing bites and drinks. First, a quick note about cocktails. After … Read more

No, I didn’t literally empty my fridge onto a burger. Why do you ask? Well… kind of. But not really. This might be the burger of my dreams—at least for today. My favorites shift constantly, sometimes every few weeks, sometimes every few minutes. Embarrassing, I know. I hesitated about stuffing burgers with goat cheese, but … Read more

These mini scalloped hasselback potatoes are cheesy, creamy, slightly crisp and full of flavor. They make an elegant holiday side dish and are a playful twist on classic scalloped potatoes. Here’s your holiday side dish for 2025! These scalloped hasselback potatoes use petite Yukon Golds, sliced very thin, roasted until the edges crisp, then finished … Read more

Everything on the menu this week looks amazing! This might be my favorite week of meals yet. Start the week with a meatless option: baja grain bowls. They’re bright, hearty, and easy to customize—add chicken or beans if you want extra protein. Next up, a grilled chicken strawberry salad that’s refreshing and satisfying. Grill a … Read more

Another Friday, another skewer — this time it’s grilled vegetable skewers with halloumi and pistachio pesto. I’ve been in a skewer phase lately, and these skewers are more than an appetizer — they make a satisfying summer meal. Charred vegetables, grilled halloumi and bright pistachio pesto combine for a simple, show-stopping plate. These aren’t ordinary … Read more

Happy gift guide season! I love sharing my favorite kitchen finds, and this 2017 kitchen gift guide is a collection of the tools and gadgets I reach for again and again. Over the next couple of weeks I’ll be posting more guides for Black Friday and the holidays, so consider this a curated list of … Read more

Happy weekend! If you’re prepping for Thanksgiving, I’ve put together a helpful week-of timeline, a collection of top Thanksgiving recipes and my go-to stuffing—everything to make the holiday easier and more delicious. This week on the blog I shared a handful of new recipes: a baked broccoli and sausage tortellini, a cinnamon‑orange French toast bake, … Read more