Hello lunch! The best egg salad is coming right up. Honestly, after Easter this is the recipe I reach for. It’s simple, reliable and perfect for several lunches in a row. This is my favorite egg salad—and there are two key reasons it stands out: First: pickle juice. A splash of pickle brine brightens and … Read more

I make my favorite version of avocado toast following a simple, flavorful method shared on A Cup of Jo. It’s an easy snack or light meal: ripe avocado, a squeeze of lemon or lime, a pinch of flaky salt, a grind of black pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Toast your bread until it’s … Read more

Hey hey and happy Saturday! This week on the blog I shared a zucchini skillet lasagna, the perfect porchetta roast (great for sandwiches!), a crispy prosciutto and charred corn salad, a selection of Labor Day recipes for the weekend, and a hot lobster roll dip. You can also find a new weekly menu and last … Read more

Here’s a selection of cozy, flavorful dishes to carry you through January. What’s on your menu this week? What to Eat This Week Black bean burger bowls — hearty, protein-packed bowls that are perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Cauliflower enchiladas — a satisfying vegetarian option with rich, comforting flavors. Salmon aglio e olio with … Read more

It’s Friday. It’s the holiday season. Life is good. And it gets even better right now, the moment you make this champagne-sangria punch. It’s festive, light, and perfect for holiday gatherings. There’s plenty of fruit in this drink, so naturally it counts as breakfast, right? Fresh satsumas, strawberries and raspberries brighten the flavors and keep … Read more

Hello, weekend! This week on the blog I shared a fresh summer salmon spaghetti, loaded grilled potatoes with guacamole, and a new Summer Fridays post. I also rounded up my July favorites, and reminded everyone it’s the last weekend to shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. There’s a new menu for the week plus a peek … Read more

We love making pizza quesadillas for an easy weeknight dinner. Marinara, pizza seasonings, shredded chicken and melty cheese are sandwiched between tortillas and baked until crisp. Finish with extra sauce, cheese and pepperoni — simple and delicious. We might be the biggest pizza lovers around. I can pizza-fy almost anything. These are crispy baked pizza … Read more

You can wipe that smirk off your face. And pick your jaw up off the floor. No butter. No bacon. No chocolate. This can’t be fun. Or can it? I know the blog is often indulgent — one week filled with lighter recipes, the next with something decadently rich. But at home we really do … Read more

Pound cake is a curious thing. To be honest, it’s never been my favorite. I’ve gone on about loving rich desserts that make my teeth hurt, and pound cake simply didn’t fit that description for me. That changed a few years ago when a client brought me a homemade pound cake. It was the first … Read more