Take those juicy, peak-summer tomatoes and turn them into this ricotta tomato tart that’s buttery, crisp, and rich. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as an appetizer. A layer of creamy ricotta, juicy tomatoes dressed in olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and buttery, crisp puff pastry […]
Sweet, salty, squeaky, peppery, and crunchy, this easy fried halloumi and strawberry salad comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. Sweet strawberries and salty fried halloumi are a natural pairing. In this salad, they really shine. Fried […]
Bright lemon, juicy blueberries, and a crisp buttery crumb topping come together in this soft Lemon Blueberry Crumb Loaf that’s simple enough for everyday baking but special enough to share. When developing this recipe, my goal was to make a cake that can be eaten […]
This Creamy Gochujang Pasta with Shrimp takes a simple pasta recipe up a notch, turning it into something buttery, sweet, and spicy all at once. Combining Mediterranean elements and Korean flavors in one simple meal, this pasta is quick and easy to make, yet full […]
This Asparagus Ricotta Tart with Hollandaise Sauce is the perfect way to bid adieu to asparagus season and the perfect dish to serve at your next brunch: bright, rich, and easy to put together, it’s simple but far from boring. I love the kind of […]
With summer squash season just around the corner, this creamy zucchini pasta is a simple, quick way to celebrate the season’s star produce. I love a quick dinner that turns a humble vegetable into comfort food. And this creamy zucchini pasta is exactly that. Ready […]
Making homemade ricotta cheese is far easier than it sounds. A handful of staple ingredients, a little bit of time, and you have enough ricotta to slather on toast, tuck into pasta, dollop over roasted vegetables, or simply eat straight from the bowl. Making ricotta […]
Thinly sliced fennel, celery, and Honeycrisp apple come together to create a salad that’s all texture: crisp, crunchy, and snappy. A bright dressing and Parmesan shavings add richness, making it an easy palate-cleasing dish. The great thing about a neutral, simple salad is that it […]
This no-mayo tuna salad is for days when you want something fast, high in protein, and fully satisfying without the fuss. This is my go-to recipe for a quick, filling lunch, dinner, or midday snack. Inspired by Hailee Catalano, there’s no mayo to be seen […]
This spring chicken salad borrows a little from a traditional Caesar salad: crisp lettuce, parmesan, crunchy breadcrumbs, and a bright, creamy dressing that keeps things interesting, but moves in a more spring-like direction, highlighting seasonal produce and encouraging you to use what you have on […]
This strawberry orange layer cake is the kind of cake that disappears quickly: orange-scented layers separated by mounds of whipped cream, with strawberries piled generously between each. It feels equal parts summer dinner party and afternoon treat — the sort of thing best served slightly […]
Sharp, citrusy, and just spicy enough to keep your tastebuds surprised, this sparkling ginger lemonade is the kind of refreshment you need for a backyard dinner party or an afternoon on the porch. The great thing about this sparkling ginger lemonade (or any lemonade, really) […]
Perfect for meal prep or a quick weekday lunch, this Chicken Zucchini Sandwich with Caramelized Onions is an excellent way to use up that leftover rotisserie chicken sitting in your fridge. The zucchini adds a bright, slightly acidic bite that cuts through the richness of […]
Not quite a traditional panzanella, this tomato bread salad with basil olive oil borrows only the best parts: ripe tomatoes, fresh flavors, and toasted crusty bread that soaks up everything in the bowl. It’s the kind of salad meant to celebrate summer. This gorgeous Tomato […]
This Mediterranean Pasta Salad is not about subtlety. It leans briny in every direction: artichokes! olives! pepperoncini! sun-dried tomatoes! All folded into just enough pasta to hold everything together instead of disappearing into it. It’s the kind of salad that wakes up your taste buds. […]