Happy June! Welcome to another roundup of things I’m loving and what’s new on the blog this week. This week I posted a crispy bruschetta chicken recipe, shared my May favorites, and relaunched my annual Summer Fridays series. I also put together my Summer 2024 reading list, posted a new weekly menu to help plan … Read more

I made you a meal. This is a full meal—most likely dinner, though it could easily be lunch. It’s warm and comforting in the way dinner should be. Salads have their place, but sometimes you want something that fills you up, feels cozy and satisfies on a deeper level. This plate does that. Is it … Read more

You guys. Today is a fun day — it’s someone’s birthday. Not mine. If it were, I’d be having a minor panic, because that would mean I’m thirty. Not yet, not yet. But it is my husband’s birthday. Happy birthday to him — with pork and everything. For a while I joked about how much … Read more

This is essentially a summer “non-recipe” — quick, easy, and perfect when you want something bright and fun without a lot of work. We blend a thick acai puree and spoon it over a warm waffle. That’s it. It’s simple, playful, and ridiculously satisfying. Yes, I know this is a little cliché — the acai … Read more

Hello lunch. Chickpea lettuce wraps are my go-to for a satisfying midday meal. These wraps deliver everything I want in lunch: crunch, bright flavor, a touch of tang, and plenty of substance. They feel indulgent while still being fresh and light—very filling and endlessly enjoyable. They’re also quick and simple to pull together. I usually … Read more

Happy 4th of July! I’ve got a special treat today: one of my absolute favorite recipes from The Pretty Dish. These strawberry cobbler bars are inspired by the blueberry-peach version from my cookbook, and they’re simply irresistible. They’re not as quick as a boxed mix, but the payoff is worth the few extra minutes—tender, buttery … Read more

Hello hello! This week on the blog I shared our favorite new bruschetta pasta salad, a bright pesto smashed chickpea salad, a double berry mascarpone cobbler, and a fresh Summer Fridays post. Each recipe is easy to make and perfect for warm-weather gatherings. There’s also a new weekly menu to help plan your meals and … Read more

These vodka sauce meatballs are exceptional: tender, juicy meatballs simmered in a rich vodka sauce and served on toasted sourdough spread with creamy ricotta. Cozy, comforting, and simply delicious. My favorite comforting December meal of 2021 is officially here. If you want a meal that truly tastes amazing, this is it. Saucy meatballs, creamy ricotta … Read more

Hello PEACH COLADAS! I am in love with this drink. This might be my favorite non-alcoholic concoction yet. It’s still booze-free, though you can easily add rum if you prefer. Summer is still here, and I’m savoring every last warm, sunny day. Here’s the idea. I wanted something creamy and peach-forward without being a frozen … Read more

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