I couldn’t let the year end without sharing some of my favorite new cookbooks. I collect cookbooks the way others collect novels — they sit on my kitchen counter and I leaf through them for inspiration, techniques and beautiful photography. Below are the standout titles I’ve been reaching for this year. I also have several … Read more

We adore this caramelized onion hummus. Slowly caramelize onions, then blend them with chickpeas, lemon, tahini and garlic for an irresistible dip. Serve with pita chips, crackers, pretzels, vegetables or use as a sandwich spread. How can you make hummus even better? CARAMELIZED ONIONS! I don’t mean to shout, but why haven’t I been eating … Read more

I never expected to love a green bean salad this much. I can’t believe I’m sharing this recipe on the blog for the first time. My friend Lacy has been making this green bean salad since 2007, and for some reason I only tried it a few weeks ago. How did I wait so long? … Read more

If this isn’t the pistachio oatmeal of my dreams, I don’t know what is. I used to think pistachio flavors were for older folks — and now, I’m totally on board. Pistachio oatmeal for the win. I’m obsessed. Everything pistachio tastes so special right now. Add coconut — flaked and in milk form — and … Read more

Happy weekend! This week on the blog I rounded up a bunch of favorite game day recipes and shared several new dishes, including a sheet pan smoked sausage tortellini, a collection of apple-picking recipes, and a chocolate-glazed banana bread. If you’re planning menus or looking for fall baking ideas, those posts have plenty of inspiration. … Read more

I feel like we’re serving up a big bowl of August today! Tomatoes and corn have been stealing the show for weeks, and right now they’re at their absolute peak. The flavor is bright, sweet and perfect — around here corn on the cob shows up nearly every day. Enter chicken corn chowder with bacon … Read more

This chilled asparagus crunch salad bursts with flavor and texture — toasted walnuts, creamy blue cheese and a bright dijon-lemon dressing. It’s an ideal spring side or a light centerpiece salad. If you want everyone to fall for asparagus, make this. This salad features tender asparagus spears dressed in a lemony dijon vinaigrette, finished with … Read more

Hello! I made you a cake: a dark chocolate dragon fruit cake. This chocolate dragon fruit cake is as delicious as it is beautiful. The contrast between rich dark chocolate and the neon-pink dragon fruit glaze is unexpected and striking. We can make a neon-glazed cake and eat it too! I have so many ideas … Read more

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