Calling all cheese lovers! You need a cacio e pepe pie in your life. Yes — a cacio e pepe PIE. A savory pie made from pasta and cheese that’s golden, bubbly and utterly satisfying. This could easily become the only pie I want to eat. Promise me: before summer gets too hot to even … Read more

Hello, beautiful grapes. “Luscious” may be an overused word, but it’s the closest I can get to describing these grapes. Roasted, sweet, slightly jammy—there’s something addictively comforting about them. I first learned about roasting grapes from a recipe for roasted grape and blue cheese crostini. I assumed I liked grapes as they are—bouncy and juicy—but … Read more

Ugh, 2020. It was nothing like we expected. Even now, parts of it still feel unreal. I’m not sorry to see the year end, but it left a mark that’s hard to shake. The bright side was the unexpected hours I got to spend with my little loves. It sounds clichéd, but life truly slowed … Read more

This Tuscan tomato bread soup is so comforting it might make you tear up. Yes—I’m putting bread in your soup. Trust me. Just when I thought I couldn’t love tomato soup any more, this version changed everything. This tomato bread soup is the coziest bowl I’ve had in a long time. It’s hearty, packed with … Read more

This is the biggest summer Friday of the year — the one right before the 4th of July. What are you planning to enjoy this weekend? EATING My go-to is my smash burgers. I’ll also make the grilled broccoli crunch salad — it’s amazing — and a classic panzanella salad. These dishes are fresh, simple, … Read more

I know this is exactly what you need. Here’s another avocado toast idea — specifically an egg-and-avocado toast that’s simple but elevated. Avocado toast doesn’t need a recipe, yet small twists can turn it from everyday to memorable. This version stuck with me after trying a similar toast at The Press Hotel during a trip … Read more

Remember last week when I accidentally took a sip of dish soap thinking it was my water? Today I’m in a mood to be dramatic. Not just because it’s Friday and I said a certain naughty word, but because since yesterday I can’t stop thinking about brown butter. Or Ryan Gosling. Or Ryan Gosling drenched … Read more

I’m ready to start every morning with almond butter baked oatmeal. This is ridiculously good. If you want breakfast that tastes like dessert, this baked oatmeal delivers. It’s comforting, slightly indulgent, and just the kind of thing I love waking up to on a weekend. The baked oatmeal itself is fantastic — hearty, cake-like in … Read more

Our whole family loves this grilled chicken vodka pasta. Juicy grilled chicken is tossed with penne coated in a silky vodka cream sauce, finished with shaved Parmesan and fresh basil. It’s a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner that’s easy to prepare and tastes like a restaurant meal at home. If you want a meal that everyone will … Read more

This strawberry burrata salad is a summer favorite—ideal for a light lunch, an elegant starter, or a seasonal side. It’s finished with a bright basil vinaigrette that balances sweet strawberries and creamy burrata for the perfect sweet-savory bite. This year’s strawberry salad is exceptional. This salad starts with a bed of peppery baby arugula, layered … Read more