🌼 Mother’s Day, Your Way “There is no way to be a perfect mother, and a million ways to be a good one.” — Jill Churchill I’ve felt a lot of different things on Mother’s Day: gratitude, pressure, quiet joy, and sometimes sadness. If this day feels easy for you, I hope it’s a beautiful one. And if it doesn’t, you’re not alone. Wherever you fall, I wanted to send a few recipes that feel thoughtful and grounding, without being over the top. Some you can make ahead. Some are just for you. All of...
4 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Cinco de Mayo only comes once a year and that calls for a margarita. Today I'm sharing a new one that's all about fresh blood orange juice (no orange liqueur), a reader favorite made with a quick blackberry syrup, and two alcohol-free options that are just as tasty as their boozy versions. "We usually have margaritas on Thursdays, but since it's Tuesday I'll make an exception." — Chelsea Handler ⚡️ NEW This Week: Blood Orange Margarita Skip the orange liqueur and let fresh blood...
8 days ago • 1 min read
Happy Sunday, Friends. This week: Everything you need to turn a humble tostada shell into something worth celebrating, just in time for Cinco de Mayo. "Tostadas are just a party that also happens to be dinner." — Me. Because it's something I genuinely believe. There's a reason tostadas feel festive even on a Monday night. They're built for it: crispy shells piled high with bold toppings, eaten with your hands, impossible to eat without smiling. With Cinco de Mayo two days away, this felt like...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Friends. April's most-saved recipes tell a clear story: you were ready for spring. Bright, fresh flavors showed up everywhere: Shrimp Tacos, Spinach Salad, Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta, Raspberry Tart. Even the Carne Asada at the top feels inspired by warmer weather. Oven Roasted Crispy Pork Belly still made the list, a year-round reader favorite. Here are your 7 most-saved recipes from April. (Did your favorites make the list?): Carne Asada Recipe Shrimp Tacos Spinach Salad Lemon...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there, The sun is getting stronger, days are getting longer, and I'm craving meals that feel like vacation (even on a Wednesday). This week's recipes bring together flaky, perfectly-cooked mahi mahi with a bright, tropical salsa that tastes like sunshine in a bowl. These fish tacos come together in about 30 minutes, making them doable on busy weeknights but still feel like something you'd order at your favorite beachside spot. Fresh & Simple: Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos – Tender fish with a...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Happy Sunday, Friends. This Week: Two Roman pasta classics that have a reputation for being difficult, and simple methods that fix both of them for good. "Life is a combination of magic and pasta." — Federico Fellini Cacio e Pepe and Carbonara are two of the most beloved pastas in the world and also two of the most feared to attempt by home cooks. The traditional methods are unforgiving; one wrong move and you've got clumped cheese or scrambled eggs. This week I'm sharing the no-fail methods...
17 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Crepes have a reputation for being tricky, but they really aren't. They take a little bit of practice and often the first one is the cooks treat, if you know what I mean. But once you get the hang of the batter and the pan, they come together quickly. This week I'm sharing two new recipes plus every crepe I make, sweet and savory, simple and celebratory. ⚡️ NEW This Week: Caramelized Banana Crepes and Pineapple Marmalade Two new recipes that belong together. You can prep both...
21 days ago • 1 min read
Happy Sunday, Friends. This week: Mexican rice is one of those recipes that just keeps on giving. Cook a batch once, and you've got the perfect side or base for so many delicious meals: from burrito bowls to tacos and everything in between. "Rice is great if you're really hungry and want to eat two thousand of something." — Mitch Hedberg My challenge for you: Pick two of these to try this week. They're all easy, wholesome, and set you up for a handful of great meals. Pick Your Perfect Mexican...
24 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there, I love to highlight ingredients that often get overlooked or, at least, don't quite get the respect they deserve. So this week I'm sharing salads that are built around a single star ingredient, and the rest of the recipe exists to make it shine. ✨ NEW This Week: Watercress Salad Toasted walnuts, ripe pear, gorgonzola and a tangy maple vinaigrette. Ready in 15 minutes More salads built around one standout ingredient: Celery Salad (tender celery, golden raisins, nuts and cheese...
28 days ago • 1 min read