This skillet ricotta pasta is an ideal weeknight dinner: a silky ricotta sauce that comes together in minutes, clings to your favorite pasta, and is tossed with roasted broccoli. Simple, satisfying, and quick. I’m firmly on team #easydinner this week. With the season picking up pace at our house, weeknight meals have needed to be … Read more

These buffalo chicken bites are coated in crunchy pretzels, baked until golden, and then tossed in tangy, spicy buffalo wing sauce. Serve with a creamy cilantro ranch for a bright, refreshing finish. With cilantro ranch! These bite-sized buffalo chicken pieces are crunchy on the outside thanks to a pretzel crust, and juicy inside. After baking, … Read more

This sticky apricot pork tenderloin is a favorite—tender, juicy, and coated in a glossy apricot glaze. It’s simple enough for a weeknight and elegant enough for a holiday meal, pairing well with many sides. You won’t believe how easy this is to make. This recipe uses just a handful of ingredients—basically apricot preserves, a little … Read more

Here’s a roundup of favorite summer Friday finds, perfect for easy meals, refreshing drinks, and relaxed weekends. EATING Marinated tomato BLTs are a standout this season—juicy, bright, and simple to assemble. Another top pick is creamy lemon zucchini bucatini, a light but satisfying pasta that highlights summer squash and bright citrus. DRINKING Frozen watermelon mojitos … Read more

{via} Hi. It finally feels cold and there’s a little bit of snow — cliché to talk about the weather, but secretly many of us hope for a white Christmas. Unfortunately it’s warming back up to the 60s here, which I find disappointing. What are you up to? Are you excited for next week? Finished … Read more

These are the kind of cookies that make you love your face. Dear face, Thank you for having a mouth, teeth and taste buds. They make all the difference. Signed, My body that freaks out over cookies. I’m that kind of person who swoons over the classic chocolate-and-peanut-butter combination — nothing groundbreaking, just delicious and … Read more

I told you I made a lot of bacon this weekend. This recipe is what converted me from a scone skeptic to a full-on scone lover. It began with cinnamon chip scones and progressed through chocolate cinnamon scones, but the natural next step was to add bacon and brown sugar. Yes, brown sugar makes everything … Read more

This white pizza frittata is a satisfying and flavorful dish. Mozzarella, herbs and fresh tomatoes are baked with eggs and finished with a simple arugula salad. It’s easy to make and perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Nothing beats breakfast for dinner. This white pizza frittata combines baked eggs with plenty of mozzarella, garlic, oregano … Read more

The best gifts for someone who loves to cook — my 2024 kitchen gift guide is packed with practical essentials and delightful items that make thoughtful presents. Below are many excellent options I personally recommend. This 2024 kitchen gift guide gathers favorites I’ve used and loved this year, plus many items I plan to give … Read more

Finally — a dessert that doesn’t require turning on the oven. These boozy watermelon granitas are a welcome relief for hot days: bright, icy, and impossibly easy to make. Inspired by other classic granitas, this version pairs pureed watermelon with a touch of sugar and coconut rum, then finishes with a cloud of coconut whipped … Read more