Smoky grilled peaches topped with creamy burrata and a bright minty pistachio-herb vinaigrette — perfect as a salad, appetizer, alongside barbecue, or even as a slightly savory summer dessert. It’s a new week and the peaches are ready for the grill. Grilled peaches with burrata and an herb-forward dressing have become one of my favorite … Read more

Happy New Year! I’m excited to kick off the season with the first “crushing on” roundup — I found so many wonderful things online this week and can’t wait to share them. On the blog this week I published my annual list of healthier dinner ideas, featuring more than 250 meal suggestions that translate into … Read more

Can you keep a secret? Last night I attacked a class that was part karate, part pilates, part bootcamp — basically an all-over body meltdown. I know what you’re picturing: red-faced, sweaty, and barely standing. That was me. But that’s not the secret. All I could think about during the workout was cheese. Cheese on … Read more

Hand me a big, cold glass of summer. I used to avoid gin because it reminded me of a Christmas tree and harsh cleaning products. These days, though, I’ve discovered it can be bright, floral and perfectly suited to fruity drinks. This strawberry gin slushie is proof: it’s not piney at all. Instead, it’s sweet, … Read more

I can’t get enough of roasted fruit lately — it’s become an obsession. And salads. I’m making them constantly. I won’t pretend I don’t complain — I do — but salads like this one are so satisfying, especially when they’re lighter and don’t rely on cheese or chips. Well, cheese and chips are welcome on … Read more

Hey hey hey! Happy weekend — how are you? I hope you’re filled with energy and lots of exclamation points. We had a busy week but are doing great. This weekend we’re headed to my sister-in-law’s baby shower, and honestly we’re counting down the days until next Friday when the new Cars 3 movie comes … Read more

Welcome to my new obsession: hard boiled egg vinaigrette. Yes — it’s a real thing, and it’s delicious. If the idea sounds odd, don’t worry. Give it a try: the flavors are surprising and addictive. If you love eggs like I do (they’re my go-to food), and you have a fridge full of hard boiled … Read more

Hello weekend! This week on the blog I shared a delicious kale steak salad, a bright grapefruit snack cake, a collection of my favorite seafood recipes for Lent, and a blackened fish sandwich with avocado tartar. I also published a new weekly menu and a peek at a week in our life so you can … Read more

This is how I know summer is officially here. Warm fruit, a crispy topping and melty vanilla ice cream. I’m definitely the person who steals all the crisp or crumble off the top and leaves the fruit—there’s just something about that crunchy, buttery layer that I can’t resist. Sometimes my peaches look almost like mangoes … Read more

This summer skillet lasagna is sponsored by Stella Cheese. I’ll be creating a few recipes for them throughout 2020. Today we’re celebrating summer with a bright, cheesy skillet lasagna. Skillet lasagna has long been one of my favorite weeknight meals — quick, flexible and loaded with cheese. Use whatever pasta you have, mix in seasonal … Read more