Hello Saturday! I’m moving right along over here, enjoying the weekend and sharing a few favorites. This week on the blog I posted a smashed buffalo cucumber salad, sticky apricot chicken, and ritz cracker peanut butter cups. I also published a fresh “what to eat this week” roundup and a new “a week in the … Read more

I love seafood. I love it even more when it’s mixed with bacon and cheese. I love quesadillas. So why not combine all of that into a single tasty treat? I used my favorite tortillas — La Tortilla Factory. They’re high in protein and fiber, and they taste great: soft, chewy and perfect for quesadillas. … Read more

We’re in full back-to-school mode over here, which means a mix of quick favorites and lingering summer meals on the menu. These recipes are easy to pull together on busy weekdays and hearty enough for weekend dinners. What’s on your menu this week? What To Eat This Week One-pot garlic butter shrimp and orzo Street … Read more

Meet my new favorite fall cocktail: the apple cider spritz. Cocktail Thursdays are back for the season, and I’m thrilled. Autumn always brings a reason to mix up something bubbly and a little seasonal, and this spritz is exactly that: crisp, lightly spiced, and perfectly drinkable. I’ve long been obsessed with the classic Aperol spritz … Read more

Late summer zucchini farro salad coming in hot! I never want summer squash season to end. There, I said it. We are living for zucchini and summer squash right now and enjoying every bite. In a month I’ll be dreaming about fall and winter squash, but for today it’s zucchini time. This is one of … Read more

Oh hey! Want to share some queso? It’s Thursday — my favorite day. The weekend feels close enough to taste but isn’t here yet. In college we always treated Thursday like the start of the weekend, so why not celebrate with something delicious? Green chile queso — yes, please. Green chile queso is, in my … Read more

It’s Friday and I felt like putting cake in your ice cream. So you can have the best of both worlds: creamy ice cream and cakey chunks. I also fold in crunchy brown butter sugared almonds for extra texture and flavor. Yes, I’m one of those people who puts almonds in ice cream now — … Read more

NEW FAVORITE SNACK ALERT. Trust me — this deserves the caps. I went through a serious butternut squash phase a while back and it never really ended. Even in winter you can easily find squash, and this dip is perfect for parties, weeknight dinners, or just snacking at home. This is exactly what you should … Read more

These one-hour cinnamon orange rolls are the perfect December treat — tender, citrusy and nostalgic. I even tried a childlike cinnamon roll Christmas tree — my kindergartner might have done a neater job — but it’s a fun way to make breakfast festive for kids. These rolls are comfort food with a holiday twist. If … Read more

Really trying to enjoy these last hot weeks of summer! EATING If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably seen my weekly green bean salad — I make it at least once a week. Lately I’m also obsessed with a Greek orzo salad, and for dinners I keep coming back to toasted gnocchi tossed in … Read more