Creamy Mango and Vanilla Bean Smoothie Recipe

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Everyone loves a delicious smoothie. Could I have posted a more boring recipe today while I’m lying on the beach? Yes. Yes I could have. It could have involved broccoli.     Instead I wanted you to feel like you are at the beach right beside me. You know, minus the rum.     The … Read more

Creamy Pesto Chickpea Salad with Lemon and Herbs

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This pesto smashed chickpea salad is one of my favorite lunches. Bright, textured and full of flavor, it’s satisfying on toast, in wraps, over greens or scooped with crackers. Simple, fresh and delicious. Grab a can of chickpeas and give them a good smash! This pesto smashed chickpea salad highlights summer flavors: basil pesto, sweet … Read more

Thai-Style Turkey Burger Recipe with Zesty Peanut Sauce

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I’ll admit it: I used to be the world’s biggest critic of turkey burgers. Honestly, most turkey burgers have never impressed me. That said, there’s a rare exception: last year I found an Asian-inspired turkey burger that I went completely crazy for. For weeks I’d make a batch on Sunday and eat them for lunches … Read more

Buttery Herb Stuffing Recipe: Classic Thanksgiving Side Dish

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This is the best stuffing recipe ever! Seriously — this is my favorite stuffing and the only one I make now. The edges turn golden and crunchy while the interior stays soft and buttery. It’s packed with fresh herbs and has a neutral, comforting flavor that pairs with any main dish. Stuffing is by far … Read more

Parmesan and Sage Crusted Butternut Squash Galette Recipe

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I decided to do something a little different today. Okay, fine — not totally different. It’s another butternut recipe. Buttery brown butter, crisped sage and salty Parmesan make this feel entirely new. The interplay of sweet squash, nutty brown butter, tangy Parmesan and crunchy fried sage is my favorite fall combination. When the sage is … Read more

Chocolate Tres Leches Cake Recipe (Step-by-Step Video)

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I have the chocolate tres leches cake to end all chocolate cakes.

This chocolate tres leches cake is a spin on the classic tres leches. Three milks, one being chocolate milk, soak into the fudgiest cake ever! I howsweeteats.com

It’s simple, relatively quick, and here’s the twist — it’s soaked in CHOCOLATE MILK.

Trust me, it works. Add this to your menu next week after a night of tacos and margaritas — it’s the sort of dessert everyone will ask about.

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Spring Couscous Bowls with Lemon-Feta Vinaigrette Recipe

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These spring couscous bowls are piled with chickpeas, roasted asparagus, fresh herbs, toasted pistachios and finished with a bright lemon-feta vinaigrette. Perfect for lunch or dinner — leftovers are excellent. They’re the perfect taste of spring. These bowls start with a base of couscous and chickpeas, then get topped with roasted asparagus, thinly sliced green … Read more

4th of July Menu: Crowd-Pleasing BBQ Recipes and Party Ideas

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These are my all-time favorite 4th of July recipes — all the ideas you need to bring a memorable BBQ to life. Here’s a curated lineup of dishes to make your 4th of July celebration effortless and delicious. From colorful salads and dips to classic burgers, hot dogs, and lively sides like pasta salad and … Read more

Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese Sandwich: Crispy, Melty Recipe

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Meet the ultimate grilled cheese: garlic bread grilled cheese. Roasted garlic butter spread on sourdough with gooey fontina creates a crunchy, golden, melty sandwich that elevates the classic grilled cheese. Yes—we’re doing this. Garlic bread grilled cheese is here to stay. Imagine deeply roasted garlic mashed into butter, spread on sourdough, layered with fontina, and … Read more

Currently Crushing On: What Inspires Me Right Now

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Happy Saturday! This week I shared the best sticky salmon with avocado greens, a white pizza frittata (so good!), a collection of excellent game day recipes, and baked bucatini with vodka sauce. Each recipe is easy to follow and perfect for weekday dinners or weekend entertaining. If you need reading recommendations, check out my winter … Read more