So… I did this. Blueberries. Bacon. Together. For breakfast. In dessert form. I mean… I made a cake with bacon fat. If that wasn’t on my bucket list I don’t know what is. We’re moving a little backwards here — dinner yesterday, breakfast today, and tomorrow… lunch. Regardless, this doesn’t have to be just breakfast. … Read more

Cheeseburger stuffed sweet potatoes are a dinnertime dream: tender roasted sweet potatoes topped with melty cheese, flavorful seasoned beef and all the classic burger fixings. They’re perfect for meal prep and make fantastic leftover lunches. These roasted sweet potatoes are caramelized and soft, then split and filled with my cheeseburger-style beef, sharp cheddar, house sauce … Read more

Sigh… it feels like forever since I last posted a real treat. Or, you know, seven days. Same difference. I mean, those peanut butter oat bites I shared earlier this week weren’t exactly dessert — they were the “healthy snack” variety. Sure, they can become dessert if there’s no cheesecake, ice cream, or cookies around, … Read more

How much flavor can one plate hold? THIS MUCH. As I write, I’m honestly a little sad this plate isn’t in front of me right now. It’s that good. Whenever I order Greek-style food, I always go for the appetizer plate — hummus, mezze, whatever’s available. I want little bites of everything. It’s not unique … Read more

I’m starting the week with a rich Irish beef stew — and yes, it has dumplings. Delicious, comforting dumplings. Before spring arrives in full, I had to sneak in one more serious comfort-food recipe. This stew is everything: robust, cozy and exactly what you want on a chilly day. Serious comfort food. Cue all the … Read more

What if I told you this was the best thing I’ve eaten in weeks? I know I can be dramatic and I admit I use “the best” a lot, but after a few weeks of burgers, sushi, pizza and even a night where wine stood in for dinner, this simple toast topped with mushrooms, melted … Read more

I always make these sorts of resolutions, if you will. Not resolutions about diet or exercise, but little creative promises I make to myself about food and photography. I tell myself I’ll aim for classic, elegant dishes—things that could live inside a Martha Stewart book. I imagine west-coast minimalism or European-inspired styling with soft pastels … Read more

These marinated tomato BLTs are a summer must. With marinated tomatoes, crispy bacon, toasted sourdough and creamy avocado, they’re simple to make and full of bright, layered flavor. If you have garden tomatoes, marinating them elevates the sandwich—definitely give it a try. How perfect is a lunch this satisfying? Everything I want to eat right … Read more

I have found it — the best veggie burger. Seriously. This veggie burger has blown me away. It’s flavorful, full of texture and chew, satisfying, and — the big one — it actually holds together in the pan. Serve it on buns, make a patty melt, toss it on a salad, or use lettuce wraps. … Read more

{via} This past week felt incredibly wintry, and I’m definitely feeling it—like the kind-of-weekend-where-two-glasses-of-wine-feel-just-right feeling. I can’t believe February is almost here. Are you still keeping up with resolutions, or have you already traded them for a cupcake? What are your plans for the weekend? I’m leaning toward shopping, a movie, and maybe another closet … Read more