Italian Stuffed Zucchini

Zucchini is a beautiful summer squash. On its own, it isn’t the most flavorful, but it is such a spectacular vehicle to take on so many wonderful flavors. This stuffed zucchini is one of my favorite preparations. A meaty, cheesy, herby, crunchy filling sits atop hollowed out veggie boats (or is it technically a fruit?). […]

Summer Berry Salad

Salads are better assembled than measured. This salad is summary and so nicely balanced. Crisp greens meet creamy feta, sweet in-season berries and salty bacon, all topped with a flavorful poppyseed-honey mustard dressing. It’s colorful, hearty, and entirely open to interpretation. Think of these ingredients as a starting point, then build your salad with the […]

The Only Tomato Soup You’ll Want

My ultimate comfort meal would easily be grilled cheese and tomato soup. I grew up on canned tomato soup and basic grilled cheese made with that melty processed cheese, which admittedly, is still delicious. But these days, this meal looks a little different. You won’t find canned tomato soup in my house, instead you’ll find […]

Go-to Pizza Dough

This is one of those recipes I’ve made so many times that I’m confident I could do it with my eyes closed. So versatile and reliable, it’s my go-to for all the pizzas in my arsenal. Making pizza dough might seem daunting at first but I promise you it’s all about touch and feel. The […]