Apple cider coffee cake is the perfect fall treat: a spiced apple cake topped with a crunchy crumble and finished with an apple-cider glaze. It’s ideal for breakfast, brunch, an afternoon snack, or a cozy dessert with coffee—delicious, easy to make, and great for make-ahead serving. I have your weekend treat! This apple cider coffee … Read more

Creamsicle Mimosas Serves: makes 4 mimosas Ingredients 3/4 cup orange juice 2 ounces marshmallow vodka (see note for alternatives) 1 bottle champagne (you will have some left over) Whipped cream and crystal sprinkles, for garnish Instructions Combine the orange juice and marshmallow vodka in a measuring cup and stir gently to combine. Pour approximately 1/4 … Read more

Don’t worry — I haven’t broken my Lenten promise to give up bacon. Though I’m dangerously close. I’ve been dreaming about bacon lately after creating several irresistible bacon recipes this past week. Since I’m not eating it right now, my mind is on bacon overload. A few weeks ago I made this flatbread pizza alongside … Read more

I’m off to serve jury duty today. I am not a happy camper. This is my first time being called for jury duty. Do you think if I brought cookies they would let me go home? Or maybe because I have a public blog they’ll excuse me? While I’m in the mood to complain, I’ll … Read more

See also: how to perk up a Monday. Here’s one more chocolate recipe for those with a sweet tooth. This isn’t exactly a Monday-only treat — unless you plan to make it tonight for a special breakfast tomorrow. Which you absolutely should. For yourself! Quick question: is a doughnut breakfast or dessert? For me it’s … Read more

These buttery, lemony zucchini skewers are a perfect addition to your summer menu. Say hello to a new favorite summer side dish! Skewers have been my recent obsession — they’re a fun way to present food and make grilling feel a little more special. I’ve been experimenting with different ingredients on skewers, and these zucchini … Read more

Back for round two of summer Fridays! Here’s what I’m into this weekend. EATING I’m making a chili lime chicken street corn pizza, and I’m also loving crispy chicken caprese, a chopped cucumber and melon salad, grilled vegetable panzanella, and a summertime crab pasta salad. DRINKING Sparkling rosé Pimm’s cups — one of the best, … Read more

Today calls for a bang bang cauliflower salad! Crispy, sauce-coated cauliflower piled atop a bright, crunchy kale salad — it’s a texture and flavor party. The cauliflower provides crunch and creaminess from the sauce, while the kale brings a sturdy chew and fresh bite. If you love those contrasts, this dish is for you. We’re … Read more

The day I made these tacos I wanted 5,000 cookies with no calories for dinner. Clearly that didn’t happen, but I can dream. Still, this is the next-best thing: cheesy, beery, and utterly satisfying. I threw everything in the crockpot late one night—three hours past bedtime, because apparently I wanted to be adventurous. I couldn’t … Read more

Let’s talk about the most unboring boring green beans. They may look simple, but these green beans are anything but dull. This dish is a small bowl of bold flavors — savory, tangy, crunchy and slightly spicy — and it features everything I love about a great side dish. By the way, I’m somehow still … Read more