Were you wondering how many packages of bacon I have in my fridge right now? Answer: four. Four packages. One fewer than yesterday. Sometimes I’m a bit excessive. Would you still be my friend if I told you I buy butter in bulk? What about the purple tie-dyed scrunchie I use to pull my hair … Read more

Please don’t yell at me for making a winter Aperol spritz! I’ve changed things up a bit — a winter Aperol spritz isn’t the classic version, but it’s worth trying. It’s festive, light and surprisingly refreshing. Perfect for the holidays, whether you’re making one drink or a handful for guests. If you entertain, I also … Read more

I think I’ve found a salad I could eat every day. Not the over-the-top Snickers apple salad—though that one, with chocolate, Snickers and whipped cream, is undeniably a “salad” worth celebrating. This, however, is a real, everyday salad: a bit of prep, plenty of payoff. It layers bright, bold flavors and satisfying textures—crisp, creamy, tender, … Read more

Anytime hot pink food appears, I’m there. These are spicy Cajun fish tacos with juicy blood oranges, crisp cabbage slaw and plenty of lime. It’s one of those bright, fresh meals I crave even in winter — which is saying something when all I can usually think about is soup. Maybe I’m trying to transport … Read more

Promise me: pimento cheese pasta salad is about to become a weekly staple. This one is seriously good. I’m partial to pasta salads that take a different direction from the usual creamy macaroni salads you see at cookouts. While Eddie loves a classic pasta or macaroni salad and I’ll make them for him sometimes, I’ve … Read more

This is the most gloriously over-the-top nacho dinner you’ll make all summer. My husband refuses to call nachos a dinner, but that just means more for the rest of us. Is it fair to describe nachos topped with crispy fried onion rings as “summery” and “light”? Somehow it works. I’d been craving onion rings ever … Read more

Summer has arrived—officially or not—and the weather made that announcement loud and clear. Temperatures jumped from the brisk 40s to sweltering 90s almost overnight, and suddenly every chair sticks to the back of my legs until October. But I’ll take it: warm nights, sticky skin, and all the summer energy that comes with them. If … Read more

Here’s what I know about pancakes. They taste wonderful with cherries. They’re great with apples and bacon, too. They turn lazy, slept-in mornings—complete with toothpaste stains—into something eight thousand times better. My dad fills his with blueberries; that’s how he likes them. They probably wouldn’t pair well with broccoli or beans—those combinations just feel off. … Read more

It’s February and I want a margarita. Even though it’s the middle of winter, my favorite cocktail is still a margarita. The weather has been all over the place — snow and ice one day, sunny and 60 degrees the next — which means layers, coat-on-in-the-morning-and-strip-in-the-car afternoons, and all the ridiculous wardrobe choices that follow. … Read more

Breaking news: you need these puffy chocolate muffins in your life right now. I know I can be dramatic, but this is not an exaggeration. These chocolate-swirl muffins are rich, tender, and utterly divine — ideal for the holidays or any morning that calls for a special treat. They also work perfectly for a regular … Read more