These chicken meatballs and noodles are an easy, comforting family dinner everyone will enjoy. Tender, juicy chicken meatballs are cooked with soft pasta, garlic, butter and chicken stock for a simple meal that delivers big flavor. Quick to make and perfect for weeknights. This has become our family’s new favorite meal. Juicy chicken meatballs, packed … Read more

I want to shout it from the rooftops: I can’t stop eating poblanos! These peppers are embarrassingly simple and delicious. I almost feel silly showing them to you because they require so little fuss. Still, sometimes the easiest things are the best, and these stuffed poblanos are one of those cases. They’re straightforward, full of … Read more

A few months ago I went through a blue corn chip phase. I called it rehab — or “winter” here in Pittsburgh — because ripe avocados were scarce and expensive. That craving only grew when I had fresh avocados mashed into bright, creamy guacamole. Because avocados cost an arm and a leg in winter, I … 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 smash burgers are at the top of the list. I’ll also be making my grilled broccoli crunch salad — it’s unbelievably good — and a classic panzanella … Read more

Waffles are seriously underrated. They often get dismissed as pancakes’ less fluffy, more awkward cousin — full of nooks and crannies where butter pools and a corner seems to hoard all the syrup. But those pockets are part of their charm, catching toppings and adding texture in a way pancakes simply can’t. Waffle irons can … Read more

Don’t leave me! This smoothie is seriously delicious — think avocado chocolate pudding without the chocolate. Instead of rich chocolate notes, this drink is light, bright and refreshing. It’s a great green option for St. Patrick’s Day or any morning you want something different from toast, salad or boozy brunch fare. I first started adding … Read more

These are my all-time favorite 4th of July recipes — everything you need to bring a great BBQ to life. Here’s the full lineup for your 4th of July celebration: appetizers, sides, mains, desserts and drinks to make the holiday memorable. Think colorful salads, creamy dips, red-white-and-blue desserts, plus classic burgers, hot dogs, pasta salads, … Read more

I realize sharing these crackers right after posting red velvet cookies might feel like a letdown, but I share all my kitchen experiments here — wins and humble beginnings alike. This was my first time making crackers, and to my surprise they turned out hearty, crunchy and cheesy — not at all like cardboard. They … Read more

Can we talk about how happy this hot honey hasselback squash makes me?! Heat and sweet is one of those flavor combinations that never fails. It’s true. Brown butter and sage will always be my go-to with squash. Add a handful of grated Parmesan and I’m in complete heaven. Those are the flavors I reach … Read more