Hello weekend! This week on the blog I shared chili lime salmon bites with mango slaw, a chopped wedge salad, and my 4th of July recipe guide. There’s also a new Summer Fridays post, and if you haven’t subscribed to my Substack yet, you can sign up to get more behind-the-scenes content and roundups. I … Read more

Hi everyone! I’m excited to introduce Caylin Harris, a talented writer, crafter, and stylist who’s created a set of adorable foodie-themed DIYs so I can finally enjoy crafting. I met Caylin at the MacKenzie‑Childs headquarters and was blown away by her creativity. Her work has appeared in publications like The Kitchn, Good Housekeeping, Parents, Family … Read more

Hugs in a bowl — warm, cozy, and just a little bit indulgent. Today’s breakfast is a cinnamon-apple hug in a bowl: comforting steel-cut oats slow-cooked with apples, cozy spices and creamy coconut for a naturally rich texture. Depending on how you serve it, this can feel like dessert for breakfast — and it’s one … Read more

Lessons by salad: first edition. Lesson one: it’s never too late to pile a bunch of unexpected ingredients on top of lettuce and call it a salad. People might look at you wide-eyed, annoyed, and a little excited — and that’s part of the fun. That said, timing matters: eating something this dramatic while watching … Read more

We’re finishing 2024 with a delicious menu to inspire your week. Looking for dinner ideas? Here are flavorful, easy-to-make dishes to try this week. What to Eat This Week Charred cauliflower salad — a smoky, crunchy vegetable salad that works as a side or light main. Champagne risotto with brown butter scallops — creamy risotto … Read more

This is my compromise. I love nachos, but nachos don’t always love me—or my thighs. For some reason, salads do love me. The feeling isn’t mutual, but hey: balance. I toasted my own tortilla chips because we didn’t have any store-bought ones on hand. Corn tortillas work best when you want a sturdy, crispy chip. … Read more

We have a lineup of the most delicious summer meals for this week, designed to be simple, flavorful, and perfect for warm-weather cooking. Think stuffed peppers, quick skillet pastas, and a vibrant seasonal salad. What To Eat This Week This week’s menu highlights bright summer ingredients and easy techniques so you can spend less time … Read more

I’m about to admit something a little embarrassing. After seeing the cocktail scene in Crazy, Stupid, Love—where Ryan Gosling mixes a drink for Emma Stone—I decided I wanted to make my own bitters. Yes, really. That movie moment was my motivation. I had used commercial bitters in cocktails for years, but that scene pushed me … Read more

This pesto melt chicken is a simple, crowd-pleasing weeknight meal: marinated chicken seared until golden, topped with pesto and finished in the oven under melty mozzarella. Flavorful, fast, and satisfying. Perfect for late-summer dinners when basil and pesto are plentiful. If you have fresh basil or a jar of pesto to use up, this pesto … Read more