When the highlight of your day is running the dishwasher three times, a truly great banana bread feels like a small miracle. I bake a lot with bananas. Maybe “a lot” is an understatement. Banana quick breads and muffins are among my favorite snacks — easy to make, easy to eat, and they sit perfectly … Read more

No, I am not drizzling chocolate over cheese and vegetables. But I admit it sounds like something I might do. If it were opposite day I’d call this chocolate. Since it isn’t, let’s agree it’s balsamic glaze — which works perfectly. Seriously though: what is the opposite of chocolate? Vanilla feels too predictable. I’ll invent … Read more

This pistachio-crusted salmon makes a spectacular dinner: tender, flaky fish topped with a crunchy, savory pistachio crust, served with a bright shaved asparagus salad finished with parmesan. It’s a light, spring-forward pairing that’s easy to make and full of flavor. A fresh spring meal awaits. This pistachio-crusted salmon is a fun twist on a favorite. … Read more

It’s a big day. Today someone in this house celebrates a very big birthday — not mine, but a noteworthy one nonetheless. Two weeks ago I asked him what dessert he wanted for his birthday. I asked it awkwardly: “If you could have any dessert in the world, what’s your all-time favorite?” He stared at … Read more

Let’s indulge in flavors that are a total throwback. Sound good? Throughout my pregnancy I craved nostalgic dishes—those comfort foods and flavors from childhood—and honestly, nothing has changed. I still want the simple, familiar tastes that bring back memories. Some days I crave strawberry-and-cream instant oatmeal, other days it’s chocolate milk with sandwich cookies, and … Read more

These lettuce wrap burgers are my new favorite. Melty blue cheese patties piled with caramelized onions and a drizzle of creamy honey mustard, all nestled in crisp lettuce cups. Refreshing, satisfying, and full of texture. I used to resist burgers wrapped in lettuce. Not because I was trying to skip the bun, but because I … Read more

Dipped in the richest chocolate. I never used to like shortbread — it always seemed dry and one-note, the kind of cookie you expect from your grandmother’s tin. Lately, though, I’ve been embracing richer flavors: nuts, pecan pie, lemony bites. So I decided to give shortbread a fair shot and, of course, I dressed it … Read more

Sometimes life is confusing. You know. Do blueberries taste good in mojitos? Wait, really… did I buy those skinny jeans? Do people actually drink wine after squishing grapes with their toes? Really? What will happen to Vincent Chase come September? Do I want a cookie or a cupcake? What on earth was I thinking when … Read more

This is another take on the chocolate chip + oatmeal cookie mash-up I keep returning to. So what? I like cookies. I like chocolate. I am a little bit obsessed with brown butter. I don’t usually love plain oatmeal, but I do love it in cookies with chocolate and brown butter. I also enjoy recipes … Read more

I am excited about today. Guess what? Even if it’s Monday, it’s another day closer to March, which means spring is approaching — and with it, summer, beach days, sunshine, mojitos, swimsuits and, yes, neon. Neon everything—though not on my food. I’m trying hard to resist buying a hot pink or neon yellow handbag. Convince … Read more