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

We’ve rounded up delicious fall meals to enjoy this week — cozy, flavorful, and simple enough for weeknight dinners or relaxed weekend cooking. Below you’ll find a variety of recipes featuring seasonal produce, warm spices, and comforting textures to make meal planning easy and tasty. Which of these will you try first? What To Eat … Read more

These cookies and cream cheesecake bars are absolutely delightful. Rich, creamy cheesecake filling layered over a crunchy chocolate cookie crust—every bite is indulgent and satisfying. These bars are perfect for celebrations, casual gatherings, or whenever you need a sweet pick-me-up. Simple to prepare and guaranteed to make people smile, they balance creamy cheesecake with crunchy … Read more

This pear gorgonzola salad is a winter-ready greens salad that balances crisp fruit, creamy cheese and sweet-spicy nuts for a festive starter or side. Crunchy, savory, slightly sweet and full of bright flavor, this salad is ideal for holiday gatherings, weeknight dinners and potlucks. It uses seasonal pairings — pears, gorgonzola and toasted pecans — … Read more

This week’s menu highlights simple, pantry-friendly ingredients transformed into flavorful, easy-to-make meals. Several of these dishes are ones I haven’t made in a while, so I’m excited to cook and savor each of them. Start the week with a quick, satisfying meal: spicy garlic chickpea pasta. It’s fast to prepare and packed with flavor. If … Read more

This sheet pan mac and cheese is a crowd-pleaser: ultra-creamy pasta topped with the crispiest cracker and breadcrumb crust. It’s simple to make, deeply cheesy, and perfect for feeding a group. Cheese season! We’re in full cheese mode, and this sheet pan mac and cheese is one of the easiest, most satisfying dishes to make … Read more