Special pink-sprinkled little cuties! I’m making these bite-sized beauties in hopes my secret boyfriend Leo brings home an Oscar this Sunday. Leo wasn’t my very first celebrity crush — that honor goes to Patrick Swayze in the Dirty Dancing era and a young Zack Morris with his giant cell phone. Still, through my tween years … Read more

Hey hey! I took one Saturday off from this “crushing on” post and I missed it so much. Apparently you did, too — I heard about it all week. I’m really glad to be back. This week on the blog I shared my favorite cacio e pepe Brussels sprouts recipe. I also posted a cauliflower … Read more

I love Summer Fridays and I’m so glad you do too! xoxo Snacking We’ve been snacking on chocolate-dipped watermelon pops. I make these every summer — they’re fun and simple. Cut watermelon into wedges, dip them in melted chocolate (stir in a little coconut oil so the chocolate forms a crisp shell) and add sprinkles … Read more

All I want for Mother’s Day is lemon crumb cake. If a cake could be described as loaded with flavor, this one absolutely is. There’s cake, curd and crumb — and I love alliteration almost as much as I love this cake. Oh this cake. The moment I first heard about lemon crumb cake I … Read more

Oh my gosh — I’m so excited to share my 2019 Thanksgiving menu! Last year I posted my Thanksgiving timeline and this year’s plan is nearly the same because it works so well. Now that I have kids, planning ahead matters even more — it lets me enjoy the day instead of scrambling. I love … Read more

This grilled shrimp couscous is a perfect weeknight summer dinner. Zesty grilled lemon shrimp with a touch of heat sits on couscous tossed with bright basil pesto and a squeeze of fresh lemon. Easy, flavorful, and quick to prepare. Dinner tonight just got exciting. Grilled lemon shrimp paired with pesto-stirred couscous makes an elegant yet … Read more

Happiest summer Fridays to you! EATING Everything on my list this week is light, fresh, and perfect for warm weather. I’ve been loving the grilled chicken orzo salad for an easy weekday dinner, my bright and flavorful summer breakfast tacos for lazy mornings, and a cheesy tomato basil baked orzo that’s great for feeding a … Read more

YOU GUYS! I have to thank you — yesterday was one of the best days of my life because of you. Hearing from so many of you who received The Pretty Dish, especially those who were tracking their Amazon delivery, was amazing. Last night we hosted a launch party at Floor 2 and it was … Read more

New week, new menu! What’s on your menu this week? What to Eat This Week Warm BBQ chickpea pitas Roasted shrimp tacos Chimichurri steak kale salad Sweet potato chicken noodle soup Salmon fritters with dill sauce Crispy chicken Caesar salad Southwest couscous bowls Granola scones This week’s lineup features a variety of flavors and textures … Read more