I made us a cake! With a bright lemon base and toasted coconut on top, this cake leans into flavors people either love or avoid — but if you’ve recently discovered a fondness for citrus desserts, it might become a new favorite. Over the years my tastes have shifted — I used to avoid lemon-flavored … Read more

This cranberry cinnamon whiskey sour is a cozy holiday cocktail: cranberry juice, bourbon, lemon, and simple syrup shaken with ice and served over crushed ice with cinnamon sticks for a festive touch. Cheers! Everyone needs a little bourbon warmth in November. Here’s your easy Thanksgiving cocktail for the season: the cranberry cinnamon whiskey sour. It’s … Read more

We all need a little caffeine to kick off the week. Heaven in a popsicle—these cold brew fudgesicles are absolutely worth the hype. Homemade fudgesicles get a grown-up upgrade with cold brew coffee and a silky vanilla sweet cream topper. Even if you’re not a hardcore coffee fan, the combination of rich chocolate, coffee depth … Read more

I told you I was in MAJOR peach mode! Peach lemonade, here we come — and not just any peach lemonade. This one has a little heat: a slightly spicy, refreshingly sweet mocktail that’s ideal for hot, sunny days. I’ve been leaning into mocktails lately, and this Cajun peach lemonade is exactly what you want … Read more

Cake isn’t usually my favorite dessert, which is one reason I adore cupcakes. They feel like the perfect portion—sometimes I can’t even finish a whole one. That is so not the case with these cupcakes. These are dreamy. And creamy. Check out the batter – it looks like cookies-and-cream ice cream! I first found a … Read more

Let me ruin your favorite sandwich—in the best way. Banh mi tacos are absolutely worth it. If you’re thinking “this isn’t a banh mi because that’s a sandwich,” you’re right — and that’s the point. I turned the beloved sandwich into a taco. All the classic flavors—savory pork, crunchy pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, and creamy … Read more

This is a dramatic exaggeration of how my weekend actually went. One might assume my weekend was incredible after enjoying a sweet potato biscuit piled with a poached egg, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar and a drizzle of maple cream. It sounds like a weekend to remember, doesn’t it? But actually, we made these last week … Read more

We love this hot honey BBQ chicken with citrus slaw — sticky, flavorful chicken thighs paired with a crunchy, refreshing slaw. It’s a quick, flavorful weeknight meal everyone will enjoy. I have a really delicious dinner idea for you today. These saucy, sticky BBQ chicken thighs are served over a crisp citrus slaw for a … Read more

These garlic butter zucchini noodles are the ultimate summer comfort food: a quick, cheesy pasta-style dish loaded with grated zucchini and finished with fresh herbs. It tastes amazing and comes together in no time. I have a new version of my garlic butter noodles and you need to try it! These garlic butter zucchini noodles … Read more

Ohhh maaa gawwwsh. I’m sharing a snack I’ve fallen completely in love with — one I’ve already made multiple times and always reach for the moment it comes out of the oven. I eat it warm, sometimes singed taste buds and all. I just can’t keep my hands off it. You know… no big deal. … Read more