Coconut Zucchini Chocolate Chip Quick Bread Recipe

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I’m giving you an excuse to have cake for dinner. Yes, technically this is bread, but quick breads are really cakes in disguise — dessert pretending to be breakfast or a snack. I love that about them. And since I apparently adore you, I snuck vegetables into this cake disguised as bread disguised as dinner. … Read more

Spiced Orange Snowball Cake Recipe for Winter Gatherings

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This spiced orange cake is a classic orange cake with a holiday twist. Cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg wrap the citrus in a warm, cozy flavor. Finished with cream cheese frosting and shredded coconut, it’s festive, flavorful, and perfect for holiday gatherings. Happy holiday cake day! My Christmas cake is back. Over the years I’ve shared … Read more

Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese with Beer Cheese Fondue

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If you’re not eating buffalo chicken this weekend, what are you even doing? Wing sauce should be a requirement. Whether you’re watching the game or just hiding under a blanket with snacks, buffalo flavor belongs on your plate. I’m definitely here for the food — all the dips, the grilled cheeses, the messy goodness. Also: … Read more

Summer Fridays Volume 8: New Tracks & Beach Vibes

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I wish every summer Friday felt this relaxed and sun-soaked. EATING I’ve been alternating the same simple favorite: tomato toast. It’s fresh, bright, and endlessly satisfying — I keep coming back to it. DRINKING If you haven’t tried the whipped coconut cream cold brew I posted this week, make one soon. It’s creamy, a little … Read more

Crunchy Cashew Butter Granola Recipe for Breakfast and Snacks

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I’m having a huge granola moment right now.

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It’s so intense that as I type this I’m finishing a bag with yogurt, strawberries and cashew milk — which may explain the current cashew obsession. Even if I try to limit myself to one spoonful, it never quite works. Why is granola so convincing?

The one consolation is that this feels healthier than the bacon tortilla chips I keep craving. In a moment of weakness I might pick the granola over the chips — and honestly, that’s a win.

Who is this person and what have I done with myself?

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Summer Fridays Volume 9: New Releases & Seasonal Picks

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This is one refreshing summer Friday! EATING This weekend I’m resetting after a carb-heavy getaway. I plan to prep my summer chickpea salad, a blueberry summer salad and the heirloom tomato and grilled peach pasta. I might also make steak and potato skewers for Sunday night dinner. DRINKING Frozen drinks are on my mind — … Read more

Cheddar, Scallion & Bacon Scones — Savory Breakfast Pastry

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We adore these cheddar scallion scones. Little savory, fluffy bites studded with crispy bacon — they’re truly divine. Serve them for breakfast or alongside soup or salad. Perfect for March and Saint Patrick’s Day. I have the scone of your dreams! These cheddar scallion scones are tender and airy, loaded with sharp cheddar and crispy … Read more

2019 Thanksgiving Planning Guide: Build Your Perfect Celebration

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It’s here — the ultimate Thanksgiving recipe guide with more than 100 tried-and-true recipes to help you plan an unforgettable holiday meal. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite days of the year: comforting, nostalgic, classic — and absolutely delicious. I’ve organized this collection into clear categories so you can build the perfect menu, from turkey … Read more

Butternut Squash–Infused Bourbon and a Butternut Manhattan Cocktail

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We’re about to soak a vegetable in bourbon, and honestly, that feels very right. Butternut squash–infused bourbon, you ask? Yes. Let’s walk through this so you can have a bottle ready for the next eight-ish weeks of holiday fun. This year I’m very much on the early-holiday train. Some years I wait until November; other … Read more

Summer Weeknight Tomato Burrata Pasta Recipe

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This weeknight burst tomato burrata pasta is the perfect summer dinner: burst tomatoes, garlic, parmesan, fresh basil and creamy burrata come together for a dish that’s both bright and comforting. It might just be my ultimate summer weeknight meal — and honestly, can you blame me? Burst tomatoes. Melty burrata. Garlic and olive oil. A … Read more