This is my compromise. I love nachos, but nachos don’t always love me—or my thighs. For some reason, salads do love me. The feeling isn’t mutual, but hey: balance. I toasted my own tortilla chips because we didn’t have any store-bought ones on hand. Corn tortillas work best when you want a sturdy, crispy chip. … Read more

We have a lineup of the most delicious summer meals for this week, designed to be simple, flavorful, and perfect for warm-weather cooking. Think stuffed peppers, quick skillet pastas, and a vibrant seasonal salad. What To Eat This Week This week’s menu highlights bright summer ingredients and easy techniques so you can spend less time … Read more

I’m about to admit something a little embarrassing. After seeing the cocktail scene in Crazy, Stupid, Love—where Ryan Gosling mixes a drink for Emma Stone—I decided I wanted to make my own bitters. Yes, really. That movie moment was my motivation. I had used commercial bitters in cocktails for years, but that scene pushed me … Read more

This pesto melt chicken is a simple, crowd-pleasing weeknight meal: marinated chicken seared until golden, topped with pesto and finished in the oven under melty mozzarella. Flavorful, fast, and satisfying. Perfect for late-summer dinners when basil and pesto are plentiful. If you have fresh basil or a jar of pesto to use up, this pesto … Read more

Oh my cookies. I’m deepening my pistachio obsession by pairing them with rich, gooey chocolate fudge. The combination is irresistible. This month I teamed up with Better Homes and Gardens to celebrate cookies all season long. Each week I’ll share a cookie recipe on the Delish Dish, taking some classic BHG recipes and giving them … Read more

Meet my newest obsession: kale cacio e pepe. Or simply: kale, cheese, pepper—and pasta. This is the easiest weeknight meatless meal you can make. Seriously simple. The most time-consuming part is waiting for the water to boil. It’s perfect for a Monday, a busy evening, or anytime you want something fast, comforting and full of … Read more

{via} As December unfolds I won’t complain about how quickly the month is passing — I’m honestly loving every minute. There’s something special about holiday moments with Max at this age; his excitement is contagious. Today we’re heading to breakfast with Santa and I can’t wait to see his face. I’ve been sharing my 12 … Read more

We all love this weeknight spinach baked gnocchi — an easy, comforting dinner you can pull together on a busy weeknight. Ground beef or turkey, marinara, fresh spinach and tender gnocchi finished with melty cheese. Delicious. Perfect for making Monday night dinner effortless. This baked gnocchi combines marinara, seasoned ground meat, fresh spinach, gnocchi and … Read more

So many delicious dishes are on the menu this week! Below you’ll find a curated list of inspired meals to try, with images and brief descriptions to help plan your week of cooking. Which of these will you make this week? What To Eat This Week Summer risotto stuffed peppers — Creamy risotto baked inside … Read more