Currently Crushing On: Who and Why Celebrities, Trends, and Finds

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currently crushing on

Hello and happy weekend!

This week on the blog I shared a delicious pork schnitzel with Brussels sprouts slaw, a creamy skillet ricotta pasta, a brown sugar bourbon smash, and an irresistible caramel pretzel skillet cookie. If you’re planning meals, there’s a new weekly menu available, plus a peek into our week in a “week in the life” post. I also rounded up everything I read in September.

You can order your copy of Everyday Dinners now. If you have the book, be sure to join the Everyday Dinners Cookbook Club on Facebook — it’s been going strong since The Pretty Dish and it’s so much fun. I love seeing your photos on Instagram and in the cookbook club. Join us for recipe challenges and giveaways — a new challenge started last week!

Wishing you a wonderful weekend! xoxo

What I’m loving right now

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What to Eat This Week: Meal Ideas for Dec 26–Jan 1, 2022

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It’s our last menu plan of 2021! Here are some post-holiday bites and festive ideas to welcome the new year. What’s on your menu this week? What to Eat This Week If you want something light and simple after the holidays, try a parmesan pasta frittata—easy to make and perfect for using up leftover pasta. … Read more

Trends and Highlights from 2022: Key Events You Need to Know

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2022 in review

2022 was an incredibly joyful year for us. Spending so much time with these three little loves has been the greatest part of my life.

Creating, testing, and tasting recipes for you every day has been a close second — it truly brings me so much happiness.

Thank you for visiting, cooking from my site and books, and for your constant support. I appreciate every share, comment, and recipe you make. It means the world to me.

Here’s to a wonderful 2023 for all of us.

xoxoxo

P.S. Most of these photos are from my weekly “A Week in the Life” posts, where I document our days. I love looking back and seeing what we were up to each week.

P.P.S. For fun, here are the blog’s most popular recipes from 2022. Which ones were your favorites?

Your Favorite Recipes of 2022

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Crispy Fish Sandwich with Tangy Banana Pepper Slaw

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We love a good fish sandwich! These crispy fish sandwiches with chopped banana pepper slaw are crunchy, light, and full of bright flavor. The slaw is simple, super crunchy, and adds a tangy punch—perfect for when you’re craving a fish sandwich. It’s fish-fry season over here, and these sandwiches hit the spot. The fish is … Read more

Pear Sangria Recipe with Video Guide

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[this post is in partnership with Harry and David. I’m creating some wonderful recipes with their royal riviera pears this season. xoxo] If this doesn’t convince you that it’s the best time of year… I have no idea what will. This might be my favorite sangria yet — it even looks like one giant Christmas … Read more

Zesty Avocado and Lime Fruit Salad Recipe for Summer

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Hello there. How are you on this bright June day? It’s summer — time for tequila, bikinis, tiki torches and backyard parties. If you’re hosting, invite me; I’ll bring margarita supplies. Since it’s summer, I need you to do two things today. They’re simple, seasonal, and you’ll enjoy both. First: make a quick lime-and-rum drink. … Read more

Roasted Apple, Pecan & Chicken Spinach Salad Recipe

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The apple obsession continues! This is a super simple dish you can assemble in no time, and yes — it includes cucumbers. For years cucumbers weren’t on my radar, but after trying sweet cucumbers from Trader Joe’s and blending them with apple juice, I discovered how well they pair with fruit. In this salad the … Read more

Refreshing Pineapple Ginger Smoothie Recipe for Energy

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How thirsty is your Thursday? We’re taking a little break from cocktails this week so I can share one of the smoothies I’ve been obsessed with lately. If I’m not making a pitaya smoothie, I’m making this pineapple-ginger blend. It’s bright, golden, and tastes like sunshine—at least that’s how I like to think of it. … Read more

What to Eat This Week: Weekly Meal Guide for Sept 20–26, 2020

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It’s the most wonderful meal-planning time of the year! The new season brings a fresh palette of flavors and comforting, nostalgic dishes. Here’s a simple, delicious weekly plan that balances vibrant produce, hearty mains, and easy leftovers. Monday: Start the week with a September salad—an ideal transition dish combining late-summer produce with fall ingredients. It’s … Read more

Lemony Farro Salad with Olives, Almonds & Feta

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My favorite lemon farro salad is full of briny olives and chopped almonds. Tossed in a lemon‑shallot vinaigrette and finished with creamy feta, it’s satisfying on its own or as a base for your favorite protein. If you love tart and briny flavors, this salad is for you. This lemony farro salad combines juicy olives, … Read more