Hello! Welcome back. This week on the blog I shared a few fresh and simple recipes: refreshing avocado summer rolls with peanut sauce, a comforting baked pesto bucatini, and an easy two-ingredient frozen strawberry lemonade. I also posted a new Summer Fridays roundup with seasonal ideas and links to everything I’ve been loving lately. If … Read more

This Jarlsberg cheese dip is one of my favorite snacks to make for guests. Make it ahead of time and serve with crackers, pretzels or chips — it’s creamy, cheesy and always a crowd-pleaser. I’m excited to share this easy, flavorful snack with you. This is one of my go-to party snacks. It’s especially perfect … Read more

This is my 2025 Christmas baking list — everything I’ll be baking this year. These Christmas cookie recipes are tried and true: many old favorites, a few new cookies, and some extra holiday snacks. It’s the best time of year. My holiday baking list is ready! This tradition began with my grandma and has grown … Read more

Happy weekend! I launched a new Substack called Curated Cravings — it’s a bit more personal than this site, with extra behind-the-scenes content and occasional sneak peeks from the book. Nothing here is changing; this is simply an extra place to share thoughts and recipes. Big news: I released a bonus cookbook for everyone who … Read more

We live for dill pickle hummus! If you love pickles, this recipe is for you: creamy homemade hummus flavored with dill, diced pickles, plenty of garlic and tahini, whipped until it’s smooth and spreadable. It’s tangy, savory and always a hit. Pickle lovers unite! This is my kind of game-day snack: a creamy hummus packed … Read more

We absolutely adore these grilled chicken Caesar sandwiches! Juicy, smoky, and full of flavor, they’re simple to make and perfect for a quick summer dinner. I’ve got a new favorite dinner to share with you. These grilled chicken Caesar sandwiches look effortless — because they are — but they pack a serious flavor punch. They’re … Read more

Hello hello! This week I shared our favorite smoked sausage and potato skillet, alongside garlic butter orzo with fish in parchment packets, slow-roasted chili crisp sweet potatoes, and smoked mozzarella spinach pizza. If you missed any of those, they’re all worth a try for easy, satisfying meals. You can also find my February favorites and … Read more

Let’s think of the sweetest way to spread holiday cheer. And by typing “cheer,” I accidentally typed “cheese.” Honestly, I’d happily have both — holiday cake and holiday cheese. But truly, this is all about the cake. Every year I share cookie recipes because cookies are a holiday staple for us. I used to bake … Read more

This week on the blog I shared a blackened chicken and watermelon salad and a salmon club sandwich with charred scallion mayo. I also posted a collection of recipes perfect for Father’s Day weekend along with a new Summer Fridays roundup. There’s a new weekly menu up now, plus a peek at a week in … Read more

This chocolate peppermint pie is an elegant, festive dessert perfect for the holidays. A crunchy Oreo crust holds a fudgy chocolate ganache, finished with a light peppermint marshmallow meringue — pure indulgence. It’s time for a chocolate pie crowned with a peppermint cloud. Look at that silky ganache resting on a chocolate cookie crust. The … Read more