This baked vodka sauce gnocchi is pure comfort — pillowy gnocchi bathed in a creamy, tangy vodka tomato sauce, topped with torn burrata and melted parmesan, then baked until bubbly and irresistible. Hello, lover. There’s really no other way to say it: saucy baked gnocchi loaded with melty burrata and plenty of parmesan is one … Read more

December is here — I can’t believe how quickly the year has flown by. This week on the blog I shared a comforting mozzarella chicken with orzo, a bright cranberry orange coffee cake, my 2022 holiday recipe guide, and savory ham and Swiss puff pastry twists. It’s also gift guide season. Here are my curated … Read more

So many delicious dishes to look forward to this week! What are you planning to cook this week? What to Eat This Week Sheet pan gnocchi and roasted vegetables — an easy, hands-off meal that delivers crispy edges and tender centers with minimal cleanup. Honey chipotle shrimp tacos — sweet, smoky, and quick to make; … Read more

This spring vegetable tortellini soup is cozy and refreshing at once. A light, flavorful broth enriched with parmesan, loaded with spring vegetables like asparagus, leeks, carrots and peas, and finished with a bright spoonful of pistachio pesto. Delicious and simple. We’re bringing a vibrant bowl of green into the first week of spring. This spring … Read more

Here’s another irresistible appetizer that might have you unbuttoning your pants before the main course — it is the holiday season, after all. Embrace it. Just wear a comfy long top like I do. Because this is spinach artichoke dip, and it’s worth it. I adore a thick, creamy spinach dip — and it’s even … Read more

Today we pause to honor and remember the men and women who sacrificed their lives in service to our country, and to express gratitude for those who continue to protect and serve our communities and nation. Memorial Day is a time of reflection, appreciation, and quiet remembrance. For many, this day is marked by visiting … Read more

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Guac season is officially here. I’ll admit: in my head it’s always guac season, but it truly feels like summer guac season when the weather is warm, the margaritas are flowing and we’re eating outside. I didn’t grow up with fresh guacamole. At parties it was usually … Read more

[photo via] Hello weekend! I’m so glad the weekend is here. Today we’ll watch the Derby, sip mint juleps, and I’ll finish the remaining pieces of my next book — so excited! What are your plans? Hope you have a wonderful one. Favorites of the week Isn’t this hibiscus smoothie bowl absolutely gorgeous? This food … Read more

This pecan-crusted chicken salad brings fresh, bright flavor to the new year. It looks so fresh, so filling — and so good you want to dive in right away. I’ve made a lot of kale salads over the years, and this one stands alongside the best. The star here is the pecan-crusted chicken. I’ve used … Read more