Hello — welcome to a new week! Looking for meal inspiration? Here are simple, flavorful ideas to try this week. What to Eat This Week Roasted chickpeas with tomatoes and peppers — a hearty, savory dish that’s easy to prepare and full of texture. Everyday taco salad — bright, customizable, and perfect for a quick … Read more

This cookie has been a long time coming. You may remember that last year I baked some red velvet cookies using a boxed mix. Those were delicious, but I wanted a red velvet cookie recipe made from scratch. The goal was a dense, chewy cookie. Many homemade red velvet recipes turn out cakey, which are … Read more

{via} Here are some delicious dishes and treats I’m currently crushing on—carefully curated favorites from food blogs and recipe creators I love. Each entry highlights a standout recipe or idea, with notes on why it caught my attention. Must-Try Desserts and Sweets This beeramisu — a playful riff on tiramisu that uses beer for depth … Read more

  (A few weeks ago my brother wrote a guest post, and someone at home felt left out. Please enjoy this note from my husband — he took these photos himself and insisted on natural light. He asked me nicely to let him post it.)   When my brother-in-law Will wrote a guest post, I … Read more

I should preface this by saying I’d never been much of a root beer fan — until one Wednesday changed everything. While wandering through Target, I spotted a six-pack of bottled root beer. Maybe it was the charm of drinking from a bottle, or maybe it was my usual inability to leave Target empty-handed, but … Read more

Happy weekend! What are you up to? October is my favorite month — full of crisp air, pumpkins, and warm cider. I hope you have a wonderful one. p.s. I shared my beauty and lifestyle favorites last week and there’s so much I’m loving right now. Tell me yours when you get a chance! Favorites … Read more

It’s rare that I make a recipe and immediately wonder how I ever lived without it. This one is exactly that — a surprise favorite. I tend to exaggerate how essential new recipes are, but this time I really mean it. I made this on a whim. I don’t claim to be a fried rice … Read more

Hello! Today we’re talking about caffeine. I’m hosting a giveaway for my favorite Nespresso machine — the one I use for both coffee and espresso — and it gets a lot of use in our house, especially this season. This giveaway is not sponsored; I’m sharing it as a small token of appreciation. HOW TO … Read more

This cheesy tortellini skillet is one of our favorite weeknight dinners. Ideal for back-to-school season, it features a quick marinara meat sauce, cheese tortellini, torn fresh mozzarella and plenty of basil. Baked until bubbly and melty, it’s a simple, satisfying meal. Dinner is going to be delicious tonight. Now that school is back in session, … Read more

Seriously? After a week of nothing but tacos, this was the first non-taco meal I managed to eat — and it felt like a revelation. Sometimes you need to lean into a simple favorite to get through a busy streak, and this buffalo chicken french bread is exactly that: comforting, fast and endlessly satisfying. I … Read more