Old Bay Crab Dip with Crispy Crostini Recipe

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This hot crab dip is super cheesy, flavorful, comforting and perfect for happy hour. Serve with Old Bay crostini for a spiced, crunchy bite. Summertime calls for crab dip. This hot, cheesy crab dip brightens up any gathering with fresh lemon zest and herbs. It’s rich and comforting, and it tastes like summer. Paired with … Read more

Gin and Tonic Layer Cake with Zesty Lime and Juniper Frosting

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You may recall that last week I judged a small dessert competition. Times are tough. That night I came home and ate a totally unnecessary grilled cheese. Not important, but relevant to the story: one of the desserts at the contest was a gin and tonic cake. It was tucked among the other sweets, and … Read more

Weekly Meal Plan for Feb 22–28, 2026: Simple Dishes to Try

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A delicious new lineup for the week has arrived—fresh ideas to simplify meal planning and keep your menu exciting. Which of these will you try this week? What to Eat This Week Peanut noodles with ramen noodles — Creamy, savory, and quick to prepare, a great weeknight option. Black bean taquitos — Crispy, flavorful, and … Read more

Weekly Meal Plan: What to Eat the Week of May 7, 2023

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Yay for May menus! Totadas, breakfast-for-dinner nights, and plenty of grilling make this month delicious and easy. What’s on your menu this week? What To Eat This Week Here are simple, flavorful ideas to plan your week. These meals are quick enough for weeknights, yet satisfying and family-friendly. Chipotle sweet potato quinoa skillet — a … Read more

Grilled Chicken Salad with Strawberries and Poppy Seed Dressing

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Here’s a peek into my lunch obsession this season. I can’t stop eating this strawberry poppyseed salad — I’ve been having it nearly every day. It’s light but satisfying, incredibly fresh, and bursting with flavor. It’s basically a copycat of Panera’s strawberry poppyseed chicken salad, and I’m completely hooked. We’ve fallen into a once-a-week Panera … Read more

Bacon-Wrapped Green Bean Bundles: Crispy, Flavor-Packed Side Dish

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Have any love to spare? These bundles need it. Remember when I made those strawberry lemonade cupcakes? The ones I treated like dirt—undervalued, chewy, and not my favorite? These green bean bacon bundles were made in the same stretch of kitchen chaos. Some days the kitchen is magical: breads rise, cupcakes fluff, chicken caramelizes. Other … Read more

What to Eat This Week: Meal Ideas for December 7, 2025

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Here’s everything delicious to add to your menu this week! Planning meals can be simple and exciting. Below is a curated list of tasty, approachable recipes to inspire your weekly menu. Each dish brings comforting flavors and easy preparation — perfect for busy nights or relaxed weekends. What To Eat This Week Butternut kale salad … Read more

Grilled Halloumi, Corn & Peach Summer Salad Recipe

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This halloumi and peach salad bursts with flavor and texture. Grilled corn, peppery arugula, tangy pickled onions, crunchy pistachios and a bright cilantro-lime dressing come together to make a summer salad you’ll want on repeat. More summer salad inspiration! This salad layers peppery baby arugula, salty grilled halloumi, juicy peaches and sweet corn cut straight … Read more