Good morning! I hope you had a lovely Easter weekend. We spent the holiday visiting family at my mom’s house, and I ended up spending a long afternoon making manicotti shells—forty of them, one at a time. It was a little more work than I expected, but the meal was absolutely worth it. While we … Read more

What was the first moment you became aware this morning? The jolt of an alarm? The sensation of a child pressed close, felt before eyes fully opened? Or, if you were lucky, the warmth of sunlight on your face? For Dom, consciousness arrived on the scent of garlic frying softly outside. The aromas arrived before … Read more

My sweet baby girl is one! Mara has been in my arms for a year now, though she’s felt like she has been in my heart forever. There are so many feelings tangled up inside me, and I want to put them into words so that one day she can look back and truly know … Read more

Chinese lettuce wraps are quick to make, healthy, and ideal for entertaining or a DIY meal setup. This recipe contains no rice or noodles, so it’s a low-carb option that still delivers bold flavor and satisfying crunch. If you ever have leftover potsticker or dumpling filling, simply stir-fry it with a few extra ingredients and … Read more

From the Oreo crust to the rich chocolate cheesecake mousse, this Hot Chocolate Lasagna is a showstopper for chocolate lovers. It’s a simple no-bake dessert with layered textures and deep hot-cocoa flavor that’s perfect for parties, holidays, or any time you want an indulgent treat. Layers of chocolate make this dessert irresistible: a crunchy Oreo … Read more

While I was following Whole30, I found a gem of a side dish that met every restriction—dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, sugar-free—and quickly became a favorite: Zoe’s Kitchen Potato Salad, especially the version labeled Zoe’s Kitchen Grilled Potato Salad. They are essentially the same recipe; one is finished on a hot surface to add a light char … Read more

The quintessential cookie for any chocolate lover. Decadent chocolate cookies—also called chocolate crinkles or chocolate crackles—are rich, tender, chewy, and utterly irresistible. If chocolate is the answer, the question doesn’t matter. If that sounds like you, this is the chocolate cookie recipe you need—deep chocolate flavor, a soft center, and a slightly crackled top. A … Read more

Orecchiette with corn and spinach is a quick, flavorful pasta dish that celebrates sweet corn at its peak — and still shines when made with frozen corn. It’s an easy, adaptable side or main that comes together in about 25 minutes. If you’re firing up the grill for a holiday weekend or just want a … Read more

Easter is right around the corner, and making thoughtful, homemade additions to baskets is one of my favorite seasonal traditions. In past years I’ve included bunny bath bombs, chalk, and small handmade trinkets. This year I’ll be adding these Easter bunny treat bags to the kids’ baskets. My son loves SweeTARTS, so we used their … Read more