I will be your valentine forever if boozy brownies are involved. Amaretto brownies, to be exact. Or one giant heart filled with amaretto brownies — the perfect gift. I tend to go a little overboard online, so hearts everywhere felt appropriate. Quick aside: I’m obsessed with the Le Creuset heart-shaped Dutch ovens. They’re tiny and … Read more

Hmmm. Am I going too far here? Some of you disowned me when I put sprouts in a quesadilla. But this is lasagna — essentially a vegetable lasagna. VEGGIE LASAGNA. Here! I don’t even know myself anymore. Brussels sprouts… I just can’t stop. I fall for them every autumn, and this year it’s been especially … Read more

Yes. You ARE in heaven. Just look at this: a salted dark chocolate stout cake. Flaky sea salt crowning ultra-rich chocolate layers is my idea of dessert paradise. It’s decadently chocolatey, deeply fudgy, and perfect for fall gatherings, Halloween parties, or any evening when you want to celebrate Friday. Layer cakes usually stress me out … Read more

I’ve got so many delicious meals to kick off a new month for you! What’s on your menu this week? What To Eat This Week Mediterranean chickpea stuffed sweet potatoes Shrimp taco soup Honey ginger beef lettuce cups Winter Caesar with Dijon breadcrumbs Chili lime salmon with mango slaw Crispy chicken bites with lemon spaghetti … Read more

This whipped ricotta crostini is finished with crispy pancetta, sweet dates, a hot honey drizzle and fresh rosemary. It’s flavorful, satisfying and festive for the holiday season. I love a good holiday appetizer. This whipped ricotta crostini is festive, full of flavor and always a hit at parties. It looks beautiful on a tray and … Read more

We’ve got a big week of meals ahead! Below are some of my favorite, easy-to-make dishes to carry you through a busy week in the kitchen. What’s on your menu this week? What To Eat This Week Monday: Soup night. Try a lemon-ginger couscous chicken soup for something nourishing and comforting. It’s warm, bright and … Read more

Hey! Things look a little different around here — I’m still ironing out some kinks and organizing the blog. A huge thank-you to Seth from Boy Meets Food for giving the site a fresh look. You might be thinking, “another red velvet cake recipe?” Not just any red velvet. This is, hands down, one of … Read more

Happy Monday! Let this crunchy Brussels sprouts and apple salad rescue your week. Three of my favorite things: apples, Brussels sprouts and brown butter. This salad brings them together in a bright, textured dish that’s easy to make and impossible not to enjoy. I’ve made plenty of Brussels salads over the years because when I … Read more

Meet my new favorite cookie: royal cookies! Hi again — I’m back with another recipe inspired by a treat I first tasted at Nordstrom. SERIOUSLY. You’d think I lived there. Do I sound like a little obsessed? Maybe. But that food is irresistible. Nordstrom, if you’re listening: can I design a menu for you or … Read more