We love this grilled vegetable panzanella salad — toasted sourdough, charred grilled vegetables, a bright basil vinaigrette and crumbled feta. It’s flavorful, satisfying, and perfect for warm weather. I live for a panzanella salad! Sturdy bread in a salad was what first made me fall for panzanella. Toasted sourdough cubes combined with soft, charred grilled … Read more

[This post is sponsored by McCormick! I’m excited to share one of my favorite holiday-season dishes.] This almond crumb cake truly pulls at my heartstrings. One look and I’m in heaven: half tender cake, half crunchy, almond-studded crumb topping. And I’m all about the topping. I’ll shamelessly admit I’m the person who nabs all the … Read more

I have finally joined the breakfast strata club! This isn’t just any breakfast strata. It’s a pepperoni roll breakfast strata. I KNOW. A few months ago, Lacy and I were talking about what to make on Christmas morning. She mentioned that her aunt always makes a strata, and then casually revealed that she uses pepperoni … Read more

These summer grilled chicken skewers are one of our favorite weeknight meals. Tender chicken and colorful vegetables are brushed with a bright basil vinaigrette and grilled until perfectly charred. Serve over basil-infused couscous with a spritz of lemon for a satisfying summer dinner. This is the ultimate summer dinner! Juicy, flavorful chicken skewers layered with … Read more

Ahhh — how are we already at one of my favorite posts of the year? I can’t believe it’s that time again. I’m already deep into holiday baking mode. Max is so excited to help with cookies, and I love having him in the kitchen even if everything takes many times longer than when I … Read more

So many crowd-pleasers are on this week’s menu! What will you make this week? This Week’s Menu Fire roasted white bean soup Ranch chicken meatballs with broccoli couscous Salmon fritters with dill sauce White pizza frittata Crispy chicken Caesar salad Baked bucatini with vodka sauce Winter chickpea salad with smoked provolone Pumpkin cheesecake baked oatmeal … Read more

Happy first day of fall! There’s no better way to celebrate than by going apple picking — and that’s exactly what we’re doing today. The air is cooling and I couldn’t be more excited for this season. How are you spending the weekend? P.S. This week on the blog I launched a new blogging series … Read more

Guess what — I made a summery peach drink! This is a booze-free sparkling peach cider — no rum, no wine, no rosé — just bright, fizzy peach flavor everyone can enjoy. I won’t judge if you want to spike it with a little bourbon, though. The idea came to me on vacation. Everywhere we … Read more

To everyone at my local Target: I apologize for being THAT person who tried to check out while glued to my phone. Not my proudest moment. I wish I could hand you this skillet cookie. Or ten of them. That distracted checkout moment isn’t who I usually am. Let me make it up to you. … Read more

The ultimate holiday breakfast: Eggnog Creme Brûlée French Toast. Rich, comforting, and easy to prepare ahead—this recipe turns classic French toast into a festive, crowd-pleasing centerpiece for Christmas morning or any winter brunch. This eggnog-studded twist on crème brûlée French toast combines tender brioche or challah soaked in eggnog, a caramelized brown-sugar bottom, and a … Read more