Currently Crushing On: Who I’m Into Right Now

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This week on the blog I shared a skillet bucatini pie, hot honey hummus, a collection of Kentucky Derby recipes for next weekend, and potato chip Rice Krispie treats. I also rounded up my April favorites. My Substack newsletter publishes something new every week — you can subscribe to get regular updates. I’ve also organized … Read more

Lemon Ricotta & Pesto Asparagus Tart Recipe

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This pesto asparagus tart is an ideal quick spring dish. Made best with leftover pesto, slender asparagus spears and plenty of Parmesan, it comes together in under 30 minutes and tastes fantastic. Dollops of lemony ricotta finish it perfectly. If you need an easy Easter or springside, this is a go-to. This asparagus puff pastry … Read more

Spicy-Sweet Banana and Kiwi Salad with Lime Glaze

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I never would have thought to pair these ingredients together. Of course, banana and kiwi make sense. But cayenne, rice vinegar, and honey? Keep reading — the recipe below brings together unusual elements that surprisingly work in harmony. I had a feeling it would turn out well. I enjoy mixing unexpected flavors — think bacon … Read more

Summer Fridays Vol. 13: New Skincare Drops & Limited Releases

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Today marks the final Summer Fridays post for 2020. It’s been an unusual season, but I’m so glad we kept this little tradition going. Thank you for following along and for being here. EATING My September kale salad remains a top favorite. It blends late-summer and early-fall produce—hello, apples—and balances flavor and texture perfectly. DRINKING … Read more

Warm Spring Quinoa Chopped Salad Recipe for Fresh Seasonal Flavors

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This warm spring quinoa salad is full of roasted vegetables, toasty quinoa and crunchy toppings. Golden, crisp quinoa is combined with chickpeas and kale, then finished with pistachios, feta, radish and a bright lemon vinaigrette for a satisfying warm salad that’s fresh and delicious. Hello, spring! This warm quinoa salad features chickpeas, shredded kale, crunchy … Read more

Weekly Meal Plan: What to Eat the Week of July 23, 2023

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The best summer meals are here—fresh, bright, and perfect for warm-weather dinners. I’m loving this week’s menu. Each recipe is easy enough for weeknights and special enough for gatherings. What are you planning to cook this week? What to Eat This Week Salmon fritters with dill sauce — crispy, light, and great with a lemony … Read more

Coffee BBQ Sauce Recipe: Smoky Molasses Glaze for Grilling

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You know how I am… I don’t usually drink coffee, but I love its flavor when it’s used in food. My favorite coffee-infused treats tend to be on the sweet side: mocha cupcakes, mocha ice cream, mocha cookies, mocha muffins. I’ve even added coffee to brownies — honestly, if real-life coffee tasted like that, I’d … Read more

Top Recipe Disasters from 2013: What Went Wrong in the Kitchen

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Well, I titled this “2014 recipe disasters,” which should tell you how disastrous 2013 felt in the kitchen. I had so many recipe failures last year that it felt like I added a year to my life. It’s almost impossible I had that many flops, but here we are.

I say this every year, but 2013 was the worst year for kitchen mishaps so far. Early on I was finishing recipes for my cookbook, which brought a lot of self-doubt and many failed attempts. On top of that I experimented with new ideas and revisited old ones that simply tanked.

As I move into my fifth year of food blogging, it’s become a strange tradition to look back on the year’s biggest kitchen blunders. You can also find past recipe disaster roundups for other years.

And this list doesn’t even include the daily accidents: eggs smashed on the floor, milk spilled — the small tragedies that happen even without kids running around.

So, here we go.

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Brussels Sprout, Bacon & Bean Quesadillas with Blue Cheese Dip

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I’ve learned so many things in my marriage. Things like: How to sleep without any covers. How to grill nearly anything. How to stock a fridge so it overflows yet still yields nothing easy to eat. How to clean a bathroom while minimizing direct contact. How to unplug a hair dryer every single time. How … Read more

Grilled Chopped Garden Vegetables with Garlic Toast Recipe

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This is how to get someone who dislikes vegetables to actually eat them.

These are the best grilled vegetables ever! You grill your veggies and chop them into the perfect bite, then drizzle them with a fabulous fresh basil vinaigrette. Delish! It doesn't end there; serve these with grilled garlic toast and everyone will freak! I howsweeteats.com #best #grilled #vegetables #veggies #basil #bread

Who could say no to perfectly grilled vegetables?

Trust me — this works. It won me over.

It even convinces picky eaters. Right now Max considers pepperoni slices, bananas and peanut butter toast a balanced diet, but he’ll eat these grilled veggies.

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