… to Mr. How Sweet! He loves me despite the little things I never do—cleaning toilets isn’t my thing, and I’ll admit I won’t swat a spider. I love him for his own quirks too. He adores toy cars and snores like a jet engine, and somehow those differences make us fit together perfectly. There’s … Read more

Oh hi! Here are some of my favorite meal ideas to carry you through January — simple, make-ahead-friendly options that keep weeknights easy and satisfying. Start the week with baked chicken Parmesan meatballs. They’re perfect for meal prep: make them ahead, freeze before or after baking, and use them on pasta, in sandwiches, or even … Read more

This sesame pretzel focaccia has completely changed my bread game. This bread is incredible — think soft pretzel flavor with the airy, tender crumb of focaccia and crispy, browned edges. The sesame-topped crust reminds me of the pretzel croissant I loved from City Bakery: flaky, toasty, and dotted with sesame seeds. If you want a … Read more

These sheet pan shrimp nachos are sponsored by ALDI! I’m all about sheet pan nachos — they’re easy, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings. These quick sheet pan shrimp nachos are simple to assemble and will likely become a regular on your menu. They come together fast but taste like something special. This … Read more

I bet you’ll never guess why I love this one. Could there BE another cuter, pinker drink than these prickly pear margaritas, said Chandler Bing. I think not. Look at that shade—vivid, naturally pink and utterly gorgeous. Between these prickly pears and my pitaya obsession this summer, I might actually turn hot pink. Not complaining … Read more

If you try tomatoes one way this summer, make it this way. This is a Caprese salad made with heirloom tomatoes and a hot bacon dressing — and it’s absolutely stunning. I’m a big fan of hot bacon dressing. It’s been a family favorite for years — one of my mom’s go-to dressings — and … Read more

When it comes to peanut butter blossoms, I always reach for the recipe printed on the back of a Hershey’s Kiss bag. It’s my go-to every holiday season — familiar, reliable, and honestly the best cookie I know. I hadn’t planned on sharing it here because it’s so widely known that I assumed most people … Read more

In this episode of “Weird Qualities That Jessica Possesses,” we discover that she isn’t especially fond of plain bread. And apparently her name contains a remarkable number of s’s. It’s not that I don’t like bread — I do. But it isn’t the first thing I reach for when I’m ravenous. I’m simply not a … Read more

Before I left for vacation, I ate this every single day. I mean it — every single day. It was an easy choice. If I wasn’t traveling, my husband was, which meant meals often looked like whatever a twenty-something might consider a full dinner. It was unbearably hot, and aside from a few ill-advised oven … Read more