Hi Friends Reader You know how much I love seafood, and if there's one thing I'm particularly picky about, it's the quality of the seafood I bring into my kitchen. So when I recently had the opportunity to work with Bon Cuisine on a new recipe, I was excited to try their Wild Caught Scallops with Gochujang Butter Sauce. And let me tell you, I was impressed! Meet my newest recipe: Gochujang Scallop Pasta with Roasted Vegetables The scallops cook straight from frozen in about 10 minutes, and...
11 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Friends Reader Is there anything better than a fall weekend with nowhere you have to be? We’re having a rainy, cold Nor’easter this weekend, and I’m actually kind of loving it. It’s finally chilly enough to turn on the fireplace, curl up with a good book or watch a little too much Netflix, and of course, have something cozy cooking in the kitchen. Honestly, I’m perfectly happy staying home. So if you’re having one of those slow weekends too, I pulled together a little menu of recipes that...
23 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Friends Reader Okay, I may have a new favorite roasted chicken. I’ve made this Hot Honey Roasted Chicken THREE times this week, partly because I was testing and perfecting the recipe, but also because it is just that good. Sticky. Spicy. Crispy. Savory. A little sweet. And absolutely loaded with flavor. Hot Honey Roasted Chicken The chicken is seasoned with a buttery blend of herbs and spices, roasted until beautifully golden, then finished with hot honey and chili crunch for the most...
26 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Friends Reader I have a brand-new pumpkin recipe for you today, but this one is a little extra special to me. This creamy pumpkin rice pudding is my fall twist on arroz doce, the Brazilian rice pudding I grew up eating. And testing this recipe brought back a memory I hadn't thought about in a very long time. When I was a little girl in Brazil, I used to help my grandmother at our local farmers market on Saturday mornings. We would start before sunrise, and there was another vendor nearby...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Friends Reader I have a brand-new one for you today! Golden chicken thighs, wild and brown rice, shiitake mushrooms and vegetables all cooked together in one pan with chicken broth and fresh herbs. It takes a little time, but most of the cooking is hands-off and there’s only one pan to wash! One-Pot Chicken Thighs and Wild Rice Marry Me Chicken Thighs Juicy chicken thighs in a creamy sun-dried tomato and Parmesan sauce. This has become one of my most loved chicken recipes, and for good...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Friends Reader Fall is slowly making its way into my kitchen, and I have to admit, I’m ready for it! 🍂 So today I’m sharing 7 soups I wouldn’t skip this fall, starting with one I recently went back into the kitchen to completely retest. If you make one soup from this list, start here. French Onion Soup 2. White Bean Soup with Kale This is the kind of soup I love having in the fridge for busy weeks. White beans, kale and plenty of vegetables simmer together in a savory broth for a hearty,...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Friends Reader Labor Day weekend is almost here, and for me it always feels like one last chance to soak up summer, fire up the grill, enjoy all the beautiful produce that's still in season and gather around the table before we start craving all things cozy and fall. So if you're wondering what to make this weekend, I've got you covered! Here are 7 recipes I'd put on my Labor Day menu, from the grill to the sides and, of course, something sweet to finish. 🔥 FIRE UP THE GRILL Carne Asada...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Friends Reader My peach tree has been VERY good to me this year. 🍑 After watching these peaches grow all summer, they're finally ripe and you better believe I'm putting them to good use! First up had to be my Peach Cobbler with Buttermilk Biscuits, a recipe I recently went back into the kitchen to retest and refresh. This cobbler is everything I love about late-summer baking: lots of juicy fresh peaches, just a touch of honey and lemon, and soft homemade buttermilk biscuits that bake up...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Friends Reader Is anyone else getting back into that busy end-of-summer/back-to-school routine? This is exactly when I start reaching for recipes that require very little from me and this Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken is one of them. The chicken thighs cook until they're juicy and fall-apart tender, soaking up all that smoky-sweet BBQ sauce with garlic, smoked paprika and a little apple cider vinegar to balance everything out. Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs And since we're pulling out the slow...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read