Sharing some of my favorite St. Patrick’s Day recipes for March — from comforting dinners to indulgent desserts and festive drinks. I don’t usually plan an entire holiday-themed meal, but this year I’m making soda bread and one of the Guinness beef dishes below. They’re amazing. Here are 16 delicious ideas to try over the … Read more

Last week I met a brownie. Not the little patched-up folklore kind, but the other kind—the one with pumpkin pie baked right on top. After the pumpkin spree last month I thought I was done with pumpkin for a while. But I’m a creature of holiday habits: I obsess over each season until the holiday … Read more

Let’s talk about your Christmas beef! I might have the best beef tenderloin recipe for the holidays. For years my grandmother made tenderloin on Christmas day, and after she passed, my mom continued the tradition. It’s rich, elegant and reserved for special occasions — a real showstopper at the center of the holiday table. I … Read more

Here’s how to make your new favorite maple granola! This will be breakfast, lunch and snack time. Be prepared to get hooked. I’ve long been obsessed with American Spoon’s maple granola. When I first tried it I was instantly hooked: the texture, the maple notes, and the mix of nuts and seeds made it a … Read more

We entertained a little this weekend, and I like to have a sweet treat ready after a meal. We usually skip a big sit-down dinner and instead share several small plates. I love it—everyone gets a bit of everything, and I get to cook a variety of dishes. I wanted a chocolate dessert and debated … Read more

Welcome to the easiest soup ever In just 30 minutes you can enjoy a steaming bowl of buffalo chicken soup served with a cheesy toasted baguette and all the toppings. It’s fast, comforting and full of bright, spicy flavor. You are going to like this. Promise. This is what it looks like when you ladle … Read more

Well… it is Fat Tuesday. I made these cupcakes on Friday afternoon to enjoy that evening. They’re surprisingly simple—just one bowl—and dangerously irresistible. I told several people I should handcuff myself so I wouldn’t eat them before guests arrived. Honestly, I might’ve chewed through the metal to get one. I was craving chocolate and peanut … Read more

Hello weekend! This week on the blog I shared several recipes and favorites to inspire your cooking and weekend plans. Find ideas for what to do with leftover hard‑boiled eggs, a coconut curry whole roasted cauliflower, my top picks for grilling, and a cookies and cream granola. I also rounded up my spring Sephora sale … Read more