Back in the summer of 1996, there were only three things you could find me doing. I spent long days watching scary movies with my best friend when no one else was home, baking in the sun on back decks and front lawns, and blasting “Strawberry Wine” on repeat — a song I didn’t fully … Read more

You’re in the right place — I promise. I know. This feels a little odd. Vegetables — as a meal. Or a snack. Yes, snack. What is happening? I wouldn’t normally claim that vegetables can satisfy me like a full meal unless they were smothered in cheese and breadcrumbs and warmed until melty. Turns out, … Read more

Hello weekend! This week on the blog I shared a tomato pie galette, a summer BBQ chicken chopped salad and an Aperol Spritz snack cake. I also posted a new Summer Fridays update, so there’s lots of tasty reading and inspiration if you’re planning weekend cooking and baking. You can find my July favorites and … Read more

Hello weekend! We have a busy, fun couple of days ahead. Max has been learning to ice skate and we’re celebrating Emilia’s baptism. I also plan to bake a batch of heart-shaped sugar cookies for Valentine’s Day. We’re wrapping up some very exciting projects for The Pretty Dish and I can’t wait to share them. … Read more

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Peanut Butter There are many things in life I’ll never fully understand. People wearing heavily padded fancy bras to the gym, celebrity breakups, and — somehow most baffling to me — those who don’t appreciate the magic of chocolate paired with peanut butter. I grew up remembering the days when peanut … Read more

Putting together gifts for the men in my life can sometimes be a challenge, but this year felt easy. This 2018 men’s holiday gift guide collects items I’ve given to my husband, brothers and dad, along with a few things still on their wish lists. Many of these picks are splurge-worthy, practical, or just plain … Read more

These raspberry turnovers are delightfully simple to make. Puff pastry pockets are filled with a vanilla cream cheese mixture, fresh raspberries and a piece of chocolate, then baked until flaky and warm. Pure bliss. Happy heart day! Today we’re taking a small holiday detour from our usual dinner inspiration to bring you this sweet little … Read more

I’m almost embarrassed to share how simple this is, but it’s one of our favorite go-to side salads. At my brother’s wedding in June, my sister-in-law’s aunt made a greens salad that tasted unbelievably fresh and balanced. It was so good — nothing complicated, just familiar ingredients done well — that it stuck with me. … Read more

Spring is here — and this carrot puff pastry tart is as pretty as it is delicious. Topped with a herby green goddess ricotta, butter‑caramelized carrots and peppery microgreens or arugula, it’s a wonderful choice for brunch, breakfast, showers or light dinners. Let’s make any week feel like spring. This tart layers a thin spread … Read more

I’m making you dinner in 30 minutes! It’s that simple and truly fast. This zucchini noodle dish comes together in about half an hour, so uncork a bottle of wine and get ready for a quick, satisfying dinner. I’ve finally embraced zoodles and I’m loving how easy they make adding vegetables to meals. My strategy … Read more