I am giddy today. Guess what? It’s Monday, but each day brings us closer to March, spring, and eventually summer—more sunshine, beach days, mojitos, swimsuits and, yes, neon. Neon everything—except my food. I’m trying to resist buying an obviously hot pink or yellow handbag, though the struggle is real. My weekend was refreshingly low-key. It … Read more

Turkey summer sliders are ideal for a beach or pool day: honey mustard, smoked turkey, provolone and potato chips finished with a tangy lettuce salad. Slice and serve for an easy crowd-pleaser. Who wants a sandwich? Summer begs for compact, flavorful sandwiches — small, portable, and satisfying. These sliders combine smoky turkey, melty provolone, a … Read more

First, you eat until you can barely move. Then you drift into a deep, contented food coma. When you wake up ravenous the next morning, this skillet hash is the obvious solution. It’s indulgent, comforting, and simple: pile leftovers into a hot pan with butter and olive oil, crisp everything up, top with eggs, and … Read more

Happy Saturday! What a week — I’m in Chicago today for a book signing with The Pretty Dish and hoping spring finally makes an appearance. This week on the blog I shared my April beauty favorites ahead of the Sephora sale, along with a recap of 24 hours in Boston for The Pretty Dish. I … Read more

Lots of delicious dishes in this week’s lineup! Tacos, cheeseburger salad, quiche and more — a variety of meals to inspire your weekly menu. What will you be cooking this week? What To Eat This Week Burst tomato and goat cheese quiche Honey chipotle shrimp tacos Cheeseburger chopped salad One-pot garlic butter chicken and orzo … Read more

I decided to do something totally different today — or so I told myself. The truth is: it’s more butternut squash, and I could not be happier about it. There’s brown butter, crispy sage and plenty of cheese, so if you’re surprised, you really shouldn’t be. Fried sage in brown butter, parmesan folded into the … Read more

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

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

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

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