So many delicious dishes are on the menu this week! Below you’ll find a curated list of inspired meals to try, with images and brief descriptions to help plan your week of cooking. Which of these will you make this week? What To Eat This Week Summer risotto stuffed peppers — Creamy risotto baked inside … Read more

Check out my blog at Whirl Magazine!   Coffee tastes like dirty water. Plain and simple. The only coffee I will drink has to be loaded with sugar, cream, whipped cream, chocolate, caramel, bacon… You’ve heard that before, so I’ll spare the extra details.   I’m obsessed with white chocolate mocha frappuccinos from Starbucks — … Read more

Yes — we’re doing it: broccoli cheddar burgers. If you’d told me a decade ago that I’d be sharing broccoli cheddar burgers on my blog, I would have laughed. Even five years ago I might have. But here we are — making these broccoli cheddar burgers and absolutely loving them. I based this recipe on … Read more

These garlic bread pizzas are easy to customize and incredibly delicious. Roasted garlic butter is spread on French bread, then toasted and piled high with your favorite pizza toppings. It doesn’t get much better than this. Pizza Friday! These garlic bread pizzas start with roasted garlic butter, crisped French bread and whatever toppings you love. … Read more

We love these hummus quesadillas! Crispy, golden tortillas filled with smooth, creamy hummus. Top them with a quick avocado-tomato salad and your family will go crazy for them. Hummus quesadillas are my family’s newest obsession. This is about as simple as dinner gets on a busy weeknight: warm, golden tortillas spread with creamy hummus—use your … Read more

This chimichurri kale steak salad is irresistible: creamy chimichurri dressing, crisp manchego cheese “croutons,” tangy green olives and juicy steak served over shredded Tuscan kale. Elegant enough for a special dinner, but straightforward to prepare. Perfect for a Valentine’s meal or any night you want something a little extra. I like serving seared filet mignon … Read more

Who wouldn’t want to cannonball straight into a bowl of this chili? It might be warm, but we can float on an avocado raft, snack on tortilla chips, and paddle our way to the rim. Sign me up. Chili swim. Especially THIS chili. It’s seriously delicious. This version is adapted from Ayesha Curry’s cookbook The … Read more

I have a fresh, not-your-average chicken dish to share! I’m happy to report I’m back into chicken — at least a bit — thanks to recipes that fix the texture problem that used to turn me off. Bruschetta chicken opened the door, and now yogurt-marinated chicken is a favorite. The yogurt keeps the meat juicy … Read more

Happy weekend! As we move through February and approach Valentine’s week, it’s hard to believe we’re already six weeks into the new year. Spring is just around the corner, and I’m eagerly anticipating warmer days and fresh flavors. Wishing you a wonderful weekend filled with good food and cozy moments. xoxo What I’m loving this … Read more

These are truly the easiest sheet pan s’mores you’ll ever make — and you need them in your life. I think I’ve died and gone to heaven. And while this isn’t my usual Monday recipe, sometimes you just need s’mores. This idea came up when I shared a quick video on Instagram during my mom’s … Read more