This vegetable noodle soup is cozy, comforting, and deeply satisfying. Packed with winter squash, it’s served over fresh baby spinach and finished with a squeeze of lemon and a dusting of Parmesan — a truly warming bowl for chilly days. There’s something special about starting the new year with a steaming bowl of soup. This … Read more
If every vegetable were coated in breadcrumbs and cheese, I would happily eat them all. Like many vegetables, artichoke hearts don’t usually win me over unless they’re properly seasoned or swimming in oozing, melted cheese. I can enjoy a few bites of plain artichoke for their flavor, but texture sometimes throws me off. My favorite … Read more
This garlicky burst tomato pasta with chickpeas and spinach is a weeknight staple — quick to make, full of flavor, and even better as leftovers for lunch the next day. Easy weeknight pasta is the name of the game today. This pantry-friendly skillet comes together in minutes. Cherry tomatoes are burst in olive oil with … Read more
Happy Saturday! I’m writing from a hotel in Nashville and I’m completely smitten with this city. I have an event today for The Pretty Dish and after that I’ll be heading home to go strawberry picking. What are you up to this weekend? This past week I shared a lot — a memorial day weekend … Read more
Let’s talk pizza night. Or in my case, pizza night(s). The guy in my life likes to keep things plain, so our pizza nights can’t always be adventurous. No layered fontina-and-portobello combos, no apple-and-bacon experiments, no stuffed-crust surprises or Thai-style pies. We usually stick to the basics: mozzarella, plenty of sauce, an obnoxious amount of … Read more
Keeeeeeeeesh.
Couldn’t it just be spelled that way? It seems happier — like keeeenwah — and would probably avoid the endless Starbucks spelling mishaps.
Also: bacon-grease potatoes. They’re in this quiche, but I didn’t want a ten-mile-long title.
One more thing, and perhaps the most important: are you judging me if you think that’s ketchup on my quiche?
You’ll fall in love with this peanut butter and jam baked oatmeal. It has an oatmeal-cake texture, pockets of raspberry preserves and plenty of creamy peanut butter for a perfectly chewy bite. It’s ideal to meal prep for easy breakfasts, to serve at brunch, or to enjoy as a comforting snack. Breakfast time! This peanut … Read more
Here’s a roundup of fun summer Friday favorites to inspire warm-weather meals, drinks, outfits, and more. EATING Risotto-stuffed peppers make a comforting summer meal, and my watermelon crunch salad is on repeat for its sweet, bright flavors. A hearty Pittsburgh salad is great for a fuller plate, and crispy chicken Caprese is perfect when tomatoes … Read more
These sheet pan chicken meatballs are a weeknight winner — roasted with juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet peppers, plenty of herbs and crumbled feta. They stay tender and moist, the vegetables turn almost saucy, and the feta adds a bright, tangy finish. Serve them over rice, tucked into pita with hummus, or in bowls for an … Read more
What is up with beer and me lately? I can’t get enough of beer in the kitchen. Honestly, I enjoy cooking with beer far more than I enjoy drinking it. I’ll sip a beer now and then, but when it comes to cooking, beer consistently delivers the best flavor. I often replace water with alcohol … Read more