Happy weekend! I hope you’re enjoying a relaxing, delicious few days.
This week on the blog I shared a few new recipes and resources perfect for summertime and the back-to-school rush: basil chicken meatballs with summer couscous, a bright summer tuna chop salad, and a curated list of 85 of the best back-to-school dinners. There’s also a fresh Summer Fridays post and a recap of everything I read in July.
If you haven’t joined my Substack newsletter yet, you can sign up to get new posts and extras. I’ve also compiled our favorite back-to-school items and essentials in an Amazon storefront for easy shopping.
New content this week includes a menu plan for the week and a peek inside a week in our life. You can find all of my favorite products in my Amazon storefront and my LTK shop—curated picks I use and recommend.
Thank you so much for the incredible support around the launch of Easy Everyday. It’s been beyond wonderful to see the response. If you haven’t grabbed a copy yet, it’s available to order, and we’re celebrating with giveaways happening on Instagram and within our Facebook cookbook club. Your enthusiasm means the world.
xo
WHAT I’M LOVING THIS WEEK
The most stunning raspberry cheesecake I ever did see — rich, creamy, and topped with bright raspberries.
Blistered tomatoes with burrata and pancetta — a simple, elegant dish that delivers big flavor.
I’m eager to try a deeply flavored mole sauce that pulls together complex, savory notes.
Crab legs with garlic butter — indulgent and utterly delicious for a special meal.
Farmer’s market pasta salad — a colorful, seasonal riff perfect for picnics and potlucks.
Cheesy garlic breadsticks — gooey, golden, and comforting every time.
A skillet cookie — warm, slightly crisp on the edges and gooey in the center, always a crowd-pleaser.
Blueberry buckwheat pancakes — hearty, tangy, and a bright way to start the morning.
Hasselback apple and kale salad with figs and feta — crisp, sweet, and savory in perfect balance.
Strawberry chocolate cake — beautiful to look at and even better to eat.
An easy caramel sauce — silky, buttery, and endlessly useful on desserts.
Peach preserves — a fantastic way to capture peak-summer fruit for toast, yogurt, or baking.
Banana nut bread — classic, moist, and comforting with a crunchy nut topping.
Grilled chicken sandwiches — juicy, smoky, and loaded with fresh toppings for an unbeatable quick dinner.