If you haven’t realized it yet, my love language is a block of cheese. Shocker? Not at all. I talk about cheese all the time. The struggle is real, but so is the bliss. Give me burnt, bubbly, golden bread covered in cheese and I’m an easy person to please. At first glance this might … Read more

Truth be told, I’m obsessed with panko. Regular breadcrumbs just don’t satisfy me anymore. When I discovered this simple method for making homemade panko, I was thrilled. It may not have butter or sugar, but it is essential. I knew I had to share it. Panko can be pricey and the packages are so small … Read more

It’s here! I am thrilled to introduce my third cookbook, Everyday Dinners. It’s available for preorder now! Everyday Dinners will be released on May 4, 2021. I can’t wait for you to hold a copy in your hands. Preordering means the world to an author. Preorders help determine where a book will be stocked — … Read more

I cannot believe this came from my kitchen. I might be turning into a pie person. That feels major. Technically this isn’t a classic pie — it’s a galette — but it’s made with a proper pie-style crust, which I used to dread. Somehow this version makes crust the best part. I nearly didn’t want … Read more

Let me give you a hug. An edible one to warm your soul. Yes, I’m cold. This bowl of creamy soup is my solution. Comfort food season calls for cozy clothes and even cozier food—fashion choices notwithstanding. This soup is silky smooth. Potatoes and roasted garlic blend with a splash of cream until each spoonful … Read more

My 2020 kitchen gift guide is here — packed with the tools, gadgets, and treats I’ve loved this year and many items I’ll be giving to family and friends. MY 2020 KITCHEN GIFT GUIDE FAVORITES Five Two Wooden Spoons. These are my go-to wooden spoons in the kitchen; sturdy, well-balanced, and the best for everyday … Read more

Dear Monday, Why do you always have to complicate life? You spill whole pots of coffee and leave ugly stains on a white dress without so much as an apology. You lock keys inside the house while a roast chicken is in the oven. Not helpful. I hear you silence alarm clocks, turn off flat … Read more

Let’s enjoy some comforting food in a bowl. Lately I’ve been noticing how often I still reach for exclamation points. I clearly used them constantly as a teenager — reading old “stories” I wrote at twelve is almost painful. The prose jumps off the page: “Amanda and Kate walked to the stream behind their house! … Read more

Hello weekend! This week on the blog I shared a delicious zucchini lasagna bolognese, perfect for using up summer zucchini. I also posted weeknight sheet pan shrimp nachos, chipotle BBQ chicken with creamed grilled corn, and a no‑churn salted chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream. Plus, a new Summer Fridays roundup with seasonal favorites. You … Read more