Seriously making a cool ranch kale salad happen today. I’m putting chips on your salad. I am. I’ve gone a little rogue with salads before, but this one is different — the entire salad tastes like a cool ranch chip. Then it’s finished with crushed chips on top: crunchy, chip-like croutons that elevate every bite. … Read more
Make this lemon blueberry cheese danish for brunch! This easy, crowd-pleasing pastry combines flaky puff pastry with a lemon cream cheese filling and sweet blueberry preserves — ideal for a special breakfast or brunch. A true cheater’s danish: store-bought puff pastry keeps this simple while delivering bakery-worthy results. A flaky, buttery crust envelopes a bright … Read more
This strawberry pie ice cream is a melty bite of summer: a no-churn ice cream made with fresh strawberry sauce, marshmallow cream and crushed graham crackers. Simple, easy and unbelievably delicious. It’s full-on ice cream season here. We’ve been enjoying homemade ice cream on the patio after dinner, and this no-churn strawberry version is a … Read more
We’re so close to spring — the season for fresh flavors and lighter meals is almost here. Planning dinners and lunches now makes the week smoother. Here are simple, delicious ideas to add to your menu this week. What to Eat This Week Garlic butter parmesan pasta — a quick, comforting bowl that comes together … Read more
Happy Saturday! This week on the blog I shared a garlicky burst tomato pasta with chickpeas, plus a tangy BBQ chicken with citrus slaw. I also rounded up a collection of recipes perfect for the Kentucky Derby and posted an easy sheet pan cheeseburger pasta that’s great for busy weeknights. My April favorites are up … Read more
These hot honey buffalo chicken wraps are crispy, crunchy, and truly delicious. Baked chicken tenders tossed in a hot-honey buffalo wing sauce, creamy ranch, melty cheese, and crisp romaine all wrapped in a warm tortilla. I will never turn down a buffalo chicken wrap! Crispy chicken with buffalo wing sauce, crunchy lettuce, a warm wrap … Read more
Kicking things off right with French onion sweet potatoes today! It feels like today is the official start to the new year, doesn’t it? Even though many of us returned to work last week, with Max back in school today, this first Monday really feels like a fresh beginning. At least for me! I wanted … Read more
These pumpkin dream cupcakes are fluffy, moist, and perfectly spiced. Inspired by a beloved pumpkin dream cake and finished with a rich espresso cream cheese frosting, they truly live up to their name. Fall is here, and what better way to celebrate than with pumpkin cupcakes? They’re cozy, comforting, and absolutely delicious. Over the years … Read more
Where, exactly, is spring? Can we summon it with a lavender latte? All I want is to sip a lavender latte in the sunshine. I can’t believe we’re under a foot of snow right now. It’s wild. When I planned the recipes to share from the book, I imagined this lavender latte fitting perfectly into … Read more
If you’ve ever wanted to dive face-first into dessert, today is your day. Is it sacrilegious to post a non-cookie dessert in December? Maybe. But we all need things other than cookies sometimes. The holidays are here and, full disclosure, I bought an adorable advent countdown back in August that still isn’t hung up. I … Read more