Happy Saturday! It’s a long weekend and I’m looking forward to relaxing and enjoying some of our favorite summer rituals — sunshine, fresh food, and slow mornings. Earlier this week I shared some of my current favorites in beauty and lifestyle. I’ll be posting the September recipes for The Pretty Dish book club next week; … Read more

This is a seriously melt-in-your-mouth little cookie. For the third cookie of the month at Better Homes and Gardens, we focused on one thing: brown butter. Its toasty, nutty flavor transforms a simple sugar cookie into something unforgettable. If there’s butter in my life, it’s browned — and these cookies are no exception. I followed … Read more

A breakfast that includes bourbon? Not much to debate here — this is one of those dishes you make, devour, and immediately plan to make again. My family really likes their bourbon. It’s their go-to drink and a longtime favorite — a ritual we fondly call the “Lovett” drink, after Mother Lovett, who enjoyed hers … Read more

Cue the exclamation points: coffee Oreo ice cream is here! Yes — coffee Oreo ice cream. Pure joy. I don’t need any other dessert this summer. I’ve always had a soft spot for coffee ice cream. Long before I loved coffee itself, I loved coffee-flavored ice cream — the taste and the scent both felt … Read more

Blueberry Muffin Bread What could be better than a blueberry muffin? Maybe a giant loaf that tastes exactly like one. This blueberry muffin bread is essentially a muffin multiplied—think muffin top flavor in every slice. If you’re someone who always reaches for the muffin tops, this loaf is a dream: one large, tender muffin-top-like slice … Read more

Let’s talk about the most unboring green beans. They might look simple, but these green beans are anything but boring. This skillet side is packed with flavor and topped with everything I love: crispy bacon, sweet caramelized shallots, crunchy toasted almonds, garlicky browned-butter breadcrumbs, a touch of heat from red pepper flakes, and tangy feta … Read more

Welcome to my newest obsession. Spicy pineapple wedges that might make your brain explode — in the best way. And your taste buds. In a good way, of course. Start with the sweetest, juiciest pineapple you can find. Pour honey infused with hot peppers over the wedges for a spicy-sweet contrast. Add a tiny sprinkle … Read more

Hello! I made you a pie — a pie of pasta. Can we still be friends? Trust me on this one. If you’re wondering who I am and where the pasta-hating version of Jessica disappeared to, I get it. I was skeptical too. Eddie was skeptical. Max was probably neutral — he was just glad … Read more

Okay, listen. At first glance this might seem simple—perhaps even plain. It’s not flashy or covered in trendy toppings, but it’s a smart, easy lunch that deserves more attention than the average tuna sandwich. If you’ve never tried mixing avocado into tuna, you should. A few years back I mashed avocado into my tuna to … Read more

Hello and happy Saturday! This week on the blog I shared a spinach artichoke skillet lasagna, smoked cheddar and kale twice-baked potatoes, a collection of favorite spring mocktails and cocktails, and a mushroom bacon burger salad. I also posted a new weekly menu and a peek at a week in our life. You can order … Read more