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

Monday calls for the coziest lemon pasta you can imagine. Bright, meatless and refreshing, this pasta is also cheesy and comforting — ideal for curling up with a blanket after a long Monday. It comes together quickly and feels a little fancy without any fuss. All the lemon, please. A bit of fresh Meyer lemon … Read more