This apple cinnamon baked oatmeal is so satisfying and comforting! Make ahead and serve with honey, cream and cinnamon. Delicious and perfect for apple season.

I’ve got the most perfect breakfast for your September weekend!

Apple cinnamon oatmeal is a classic in this house and one that I will never get sick of. I mean, is there anything more comforting?!

I’ve never been shy about my quaker instant oatmeal obsession as a kid. It was my MOST FAVORITE EVER. I ate it for breakfast for years! And years and years.

My go-to flavors were strawberries and cream, then peaches and cream. Next though? Apples and cinnamon. Such a classic, comforting flavor and the texture was always so good.

I’ve made many versions of this best ever baked oatmeal before, and now we have apple cinnamon! Perfect for apple picking season! Really wonderful for, well, all the things.

These oatmeal baked apples are another huge favorite, but they are a little more high maintenance. And I have this apple cinnamon steel cut oats recipe, which is more like the traditional version. Oh – and my apple cinnamon oatmeal latte!

The baked will always be my favorite!

Here’s the thing about this oatmeal. And I say this EVERY TIME. it’s pretty much like oatmeal cake. This is not your morning oatmeal bowl full of health. This is the baked oatmeal that you make on the weekend or even for a special brunch. It’s the one that slices like a bar or cake, is dense yet flavorful and incredible when covered with a drizzle of cream.

This baked oatmeal uses quick oats, not old fashioned rolled oats, and the quick oats make all the difference.

Trust me.

The quick oats make the oatmeal turn out super chewy in the best way possible. The tiny quick oats provide the best texture – so much better than the larger rolled oats. Even though, yes, if I was to make myself a bowl of oatmeal this morning, I’d used old fashioned rolled oats.

But this isn’t that and this is basically the best darn oatmeal cake you will ever have!

To bring my nostalgic flavor to life, I added a ton of chopped apples and cinnamon. Of course. I also replaced some of the oil with applesauce for extra apple flavor. It turned out PERFECTLY.

Just to give you an idea of how much we love this… Emilia calls it “apple cinnamon roll.” She’s like “mama, can I have a bowl of apple cinnamon roll?”

It really does taste like an apple cinnamon roll! The tiny bits of apple give the best texture ever.  (more…)

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Today I’m sharing the best apple recipes for apple season! Perfect if you go apple picking this weekend and find yourself with lots of apples. What’s your favorite? I will forever love a good, refreshing honeycrisp. 

I live for apple season!

In fact, I might even love apple season more than pumpkin season. I definitely love apple cider flavors more than pumpkin flavors. So I’m here with all of the best apple recipes because the minute they come into season, I’m on it.

If you haven’t been apple picking yet (we went last week!), ooooh now is the time! The honeycrisps are ripe and perfect and tart and ready for all the delicious recipes. We will probably go one or two more times in the next few weeks. My kids eat two or three apples right in the field, they love them so much. And there is no better excitement than when we get home and have tons of apples to cook and bake!

Below you’ll find a mix of savory and sweet options – the top faves in our house. If I have to choose a favorite it may be the apple fritters… or the homemade apple cider! Which would you choose?

15 of the Best Apple Recipes

These salted apple fritters are the BEST!! They are definitely high maintenance (you’re basically frying donuts) and they don’t last very long. You need to serve them relatively soon after making them. But if you have the time and want to make a treat for family and friends, these are it.

The salad we all wait all year for! The original honeycrisp harvest salad with a vinaigrette that is good enough to drink! OMG I love this so much.

Homemade apple cider is always a win when you have a ton of apples at home!

Or make some smoky pulled pork sandwiches with spiralized apple slaw! So crunchy and refreshing.

This honeycrisp galette with cheddar crust is dreamy. So much flavor! So much texture! (more…)

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These pesto meatball melts are a satisfying weeknight meal! Pesto turkey meatballs on a toasty baguette with lots of cheese. Delish!

Have a ton of garden basil hanging around? I’ve got you covered!

These pesto meatball melts make for the most satisfying weeknight meal. They are super versatile and a great way to utilize some pesto you may have at the end of the summer season! 

This is one of those meals that I *thought* would be good, but didn’t realize just HOW good it would be until I started making it regularly. 

Oh my word. 

We LOVE this dish. It’s so flavorful and a different way to enjoy meatballs.

I got the idea of the melt from my french onion meatballs. Love serving those on top of sourdough. I didn’t want to make a full blown meatball sub with these, but I knew I wanted to do something cheesy and sandwichy.

Sandwichy. I guess that’s a word now. 

So meatball melts were born! 

I like using sliced baguettes here, but of course you could use toast or even a bun if it’s what you have on hand. And my preference is to use ground turkey, but of course you can use ground chicken or beef too!

I love adding the pesto to meatballs because it’s like the pesto is working overtime for you. The pesto is already loaded with basil and garlic and parmesan. Adding that to the meatballs means it’s almost all we have to add – no need for a ton of stuff! I do this in my mini pesto meatball soup and it’s perfect.

After testing these a few times, I decided that I do like a little extra parmesan. I know, shocking. But other than that, it’s really just the pesto, some breadcrumbs and eggs to bring it all together. So super simple and such a great way to use up basil from the garden or another kind of pesto you may have.

I love making fresh pesto – I make a batch almost every single week. I also will freeze it at the end of the summer season so I always have it on hand. However! If you’re in a pinch and want to bring a flavorful meal together, you can always use your favorite store-bought pesto. It really is that easy.

So back to the melts.

I like to spread pesto on the baguette too. Yes, if you haven’t figured this out by now, it is for pesto lovers! Top pesto-covered baguettes with meatballs, top with cheese and throw in the oven for a few minutes. 

This is heavenly!

You can serve them for dinner, of course. You could also make them a game day snack by slicing the baguette into bite-size squares and topping with just one meatball. So like little meatball melt squares. Really the options are endless.

They’re warm and cheesy and toasty and so hearty. We love ’em! (more…)

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1. Desperately need some caramelized white chocolate ice cream.

2. I’m the worst about “saving” things – like saving the outfit to wear, saving good crackers for a special occasion, saving things I deem special for special occasions. I’ve been better about it the last year, but now I’m on a mission to make sure I use my “best” things!

3. How to cook for your family in spite of your children. This is a good read!

4. I usually decorate for fall like a crazy person on Sept 1. I still haven’t and Max asks if we can decorate every single day, which makes me so happy that he loves the decorations. Ha! I still remember the fun little holiday things my mom would put out every year too.

5. TV things!! OMG, we watched Lularich and I can’t even handle it. The documentary was wild. At one point my entire FB feed was filled with lularoe so it was super interesting. Also! I can’t believe Billions is back and I didn’t even realize!

6. I’m actually very flipped out at how fast this year has gone (and is going) but at the same time feel like the whole last year was lost. Anyone else?!

7. Absolutely dying over JLo at the Met Gala. And Amanda Gorman too, my absolute favorite color of blue!

8. So good: the world belongs to those who hustle.

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This taco puff pastry pizza is such a great weeknight meal! Flaky crust topped with taco meat, cheese, beans and all your favorite toppings. It’s super satisfying and everyone loves it. 

New weeknight dinner alert! 

This is what happens when you combine two of your favorite things! Taco + pizza = match made in heaven. And please let the record show that’s the only kind of math I can do. 

I don’t mind. 

When I was a kid I weirdly liked the taco pizza in the school cafeteria. Thinking back to it now, of course, I can’t even fathom it because today I can make it so much better. Like, so much! So, so much. 

It’s no secret I’m obsessed with all things puff pastry. Have been forever. There are five (maybe six?!) recipes for puff pastry pizzas/snacks in Everyday Dinners. It’s one of my go-tos for a quick and easy dinner or appetizer or snack.

This fun taco spin is perfect for a weeknight meal, for a game day snack or even a little lunch if you have the time. The best part is that you get to make the rules and use all the ingredients you love. Make it your own!

Here’s the deal!

Grab a sheet of puff pastry – make sure it’s thawed if yours is frozen. For the record, my favorite brand is the wewalka puff pastry! It’s refrigerated and fantastic. 

Add on a layer of refried beans. Then a layer of cheese! Then a layer of taco meat. I season mine myself, which is why the ingredient list is rather long. We LOVE this seasoning mix. You can use it or even a packaged one if you are looking for a shortcut!

If you’re feeling it, you could use chicken too. Use shredded rotisserie chicken for ease! I tend to use ground turkey most of the time. Or leave the meat off entirely and do a layer of black beans!

Also, P.S.: even though you may be tempted to add more taco meat, I suggest not doing so. If you make the toppings too heavy, the pastry doesn’t cook through and the whole thing loses its light and fluffiness. You know? 

Then I add a drizzle of taco sauce or salsa. I have a deeeelish taco sauce recipe in Everyday Dinners! It’s like, copycat taco bell. Excellent.

So once that is all layered up and ready to go, bake it until flaky and fluffy and cheesy and melty.  (more…)

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Crazy that it’s almost the middle of September.

How on earth is this baby three months old today?!

I can’t believe it!

This week every time I nursed him, he would just give me this huge smile and giggle and do it for a few minutes straight. Every time! He is a dream!

Max is still absolutely obsessed. Always wants his picture taken with Jordan.

Emilia and I (and Jordan, of course) went apple picking with some friends on Friday morning!

Um this could be a Hunter ad! Haha.

Apples are her fave.

Getting to the end of the sunflowers here.

We had so much fun!!

Went mini golfing this week too.

That neon blue water… haha.

Hi many times this is the only way I get anything done.

Morning snuggles for everyone.

I can’t even handle him!!!

Hockey started this week!

Fave egg in a hole on sourdough.

This has to be impossible.

We did another make-your-own pizza night… the kids basically ask to do it every single day.

Fun fact: Max’s favorite part is the crust.

Have a lovely week!

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Finishing off the season with a few summer favorites!

And slowly bringing in those delicious fall flavors too…

What To Eat This Week

Kick things off with the best summer corn and sun dried tomato chowder! Make it one more time for the season. The goat cheese croutons MAKE it.

Next up, chicken marsala and green beans! My mom made this once a week when I was growing up and it’s a huge favorite here.

A honeycrisp kale salad for mid-week, to celebrate the start of honeycrisp season. Woohoo!

But summer is still going strong! Make this summer tortellini carbonara with the corn and fresh basil. It’s delightful.

This cedar plank salmon with asparagus is one heck of a delicious meal too.

Cheeseburger tostadas for the weekend! Wins all around.

For lunches, go with my tomato picnic toast!! And for breakfasts, a most delicious strawberry cashew smoothie.

What’s on your menu this week?!

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These smoky grilled chicken nachos are thrown on the grill with lots of melty cheddar, to-die-for chipotle ranch and toppings galore. My faves are quick pico de gallo, guacamole and pickled onions. Perfect snack food!

Nachos for Friday is just what we all need! 

These are so easy, so delicious, covered in all the toppings and perfect for a crowd or just… yourself! 

I love a good weekend easy dinner. Eddie and I would call this one of my cop-out dinners. Like I just don’t feel like throwing some huge together, and maybe we aren’t super hungry or we would rather have a snacky dinner. So I make sheet pan nachos. 

But they aren’t on a sheet pan.

They’re on the grill! 

Why haven’t I been grilling nachos my entire life? Someone please tell me. Throw some chips on a pan, cover in cheese, then top with allllll the favorite things.

Also, ideal for game day!

This isn’t necessarily a RECIPE per se. I’m sure you’ve figured that out by now. It’s more so a method, and I guess the chipotle ranch is the real recipe because it’s fantastic and a staple in my fridge.

Oh and the chicken!! I have to tell you about the chicken. 

P.S. doesn’t the nacho picture above give you a major microwaved-nachos vibe or what? Not that these are microwaved, but oh my gosh tortilla chips and cheese, microwaved, was my love language growing up,

Not going to lie, sometimes I’ll still do it. Maybe like once a year, when I’m desperate. It definitely tastes like 1995. 

Okay so the major secret to this smoky chicken is how I flavor it. It’s TOTALLY a cheater’s version of smoky chicken, but I’ve been doing it for years. 

I’ve made it this way for sheet pan nachos forever now and everyone always flips over how delicious it is. It could NOT be easier.

First, all you need is a rotisserie chicken! That’s it. No big deal. Keep it simple. 

Then, toss that with some smoky spices (paprika! cumin!) as well as a drop of liquid smoke. I find the liquid smoke in the spice aisle of my local grocery store and have it on hand at all times. If you want to make chicken or pork in the slow cooker, it’s also GREAT to use in there. Just remember that a drop or two is enough!

So see? Total cheater’s version. It’s not real smoked chicken, even though we do have a smoker and love it. But this is the insanely easy way out. Try it!  (more…)

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Better late than never – again! AH!

It was a great reading month with four books I REALLY enjoyed so much. I wanted to get through some of my book of the month books – but it’s so tricky because most of my reading right now happens on my kindle app while I’m nursing Jordan. It’s so hard to hold an actual book while doing that, so e-reader it is! Often I’ll nurse him in the middle of the night and then STAY UP reading because I get so sucked into my books.

Also, I brought back ratings for the books after you guys asked! I think I’ll keep my ratings to fiction only – but I won’t be rating nonfiction or memoirs for the time being.

While I’m keeping my reviews here on the blog, remember that you can follow the goodreads account with what I’m reading, so you can see what I read in real time.

You can also join the book club! We have the instagram and secret facebook group here. All of the book club interactions have really been taking place in the FB group!

You can find my reading lists here and previous What I Read posts here. I’d love to hear below what you read this month!

WHAT I READ IN AUGUST 2021

The Newcomer – 4.5 stars

I love love love Mary Kay Andrews books! The story follows Letty who goes on the run with her young niece after her sister is murdered. This sounds weird but it’s not as dark as it seems, because it’s Mary Kay Andrews, if that makes sense! I feel like you need to read her books to fully get it. It’s a great story but still light and enjoyable and a fast read too.

The One You’re With – 5 stars

This was our August book club pick! It was a good one. Okay also loved loved loved this one. The story follows a married couple (high school sweethearts!) who spent one summer apart before getting married – and the twists and turns that come out of it and threaten the relationship. I could not put this down! I don’t always love a story that bounces back and forth, but I loved this one. It goes from the summer of 2000 to present day. I really loved the ending too!

The Heart Principle – 4.5 stars

I was so excited to get this one early through book of the month. I love Helen Hoang’s books. The story follows a musician (with some youtube success, haha!) who goes through a breakup and intends on having as many one night stands as she can. Yes, HH’s books are steamy but it’s not quite as trashy as it sounds, I promise. Steamy, yes. I absolutely LOVED Quan. Anna too – she has a later life autism diagnosis. It’s such a good book – another light read but also I found myself so emotional reading it!

We Are The Brennans – 4 stars

GAH, another good one! It was a really good reading month, I told you. This story follows a girl who returns to her estranged family after a pretty terrible incident. I love a good family drama (I always think of Mrs Everything or The Most Fun We Ever Had) and this was no exception. It did drag a bit for me in some parts and the big twist wasn’t as crazy as I imagined, but I did really like it! I can totally see this becoming a movie.

(This is not sponsored but there are a few bookshop affiliate links above! Thank you for reading!)

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These are all of my favorite fall dinner recipes! Cozy and comforting for the season with all the best fall flavors. Enjoy!

Um hi. I’m obsessed with fall dinner recipes!

So I know it’s a little bit early. And we’re still fully immersed in cobs of corn over here. But! If you’re anything like me and love to plan your dinners ahead, I’ve got you covered. I wanted to share my favorite fall dinners today so you can get that list going!

I love doing this post every year because it gives me so much dinner inspiration. There are so many good flavors. I mean, yes, it’s definitely a squash appreciation post. But still! There is a ton of variety here.

You’ll find lots of my favorite pasta dishes, salads, sheet pan meals and soups. I already have everything on my list for the next few months and I can’t wait to get these going in my kitchen. Savory pumpkin, crispy sage, brown butter, maple, roasted squash – you name it, it’s here!

What’s your favorite fall dinner recipe?!

45 Fall Dinner Recipes

Fuji Apple Chicken Salad (more…)

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This fig caprese is perfect for late summer! Creamy burrata cheese, fresh basil, good olive oil and balsamic glaze makes it incredible.

Fig season is here! 

If you’re looking for the perfect side dish or snack tonight, I’ve got you covered. The creamiest burrata cheese, juicy figs, olive oil and balsamic for a simple but insanely flavorful dish.

Words can’t express how good this is! 

Classic caprese happens in our house ALL the time. I even made it last night to have as a side with my lemon butter chicken from Everyday Dinners. I’ve definitely done my own spin on the caprese many times… such as a hot bacon version, caramelized peach, watermelon, strawberry and stone fruit. Just to name a few.

But I’ve never done figs and well there is a first time for everything. Best day ever! 

I just love when figs are in season.

They are the perfect fruit to bridge the gap from summer to fall. And the season is so short that it makes the few weeks that they are available extra special.

So why not make a savory, delish salad or snack with them?

I’m very much team-snack when it comes to figs. Dried figs are a HUGE favorite of mine. I’ve eaten them as a snack for ages. 

The fresh ones are so good too, and I love pairing them with something savory like this. 

Clearly this recipe is not complicated. I love to use burrata cheese because, well… it’s burrata! But if you can’t find it or don’t want to splurge, go with fresh mozzarella. Sliced or small pearls work – whatever your preference is. 

I tend to use turkish figs because they are the most available to me. But I also really love black mission figs. Again, whichever you can get your hands on here, or whichever version you love.

The rest? Super super simple.

Fresh basil leaves. Keep them whole or chop ‘em up. 

Really good olive oil, like Ina Garten style. Make it high quality, extra virgin. Super fruity! 

Balsamic glaze! I just buy it these days because it’s so accessible.  (more…)

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1. Max is most definitely my child because he asked to watch the Polar Express on August 31. Oh yes.

2. On that same note, this year I got the bonne maman advent calendar for our family after seeing rave reviews of it last year! Um yes this is one thing I learned you need to buy in September. Crazy I know.

3. How to ground yourself when life feels chaotic. Oh yes I needed this.

4. TV things!! Thinking about starting Only Murders In The Building. I live for Steve Martin!

5. I’m verrry excited to burn fall candles since last year I got pregnant in early fall and could not even fathom any candle scent in our house. What is your favorite?

6. Defining success differently. Love it.

7. Literally where do all the socks go. I mean WHERE DO THEY GO. Wish I was joking.

8. Insanely easy habits that will change your life!

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Labor Day weekend comes to a close…

And we had a super full week!

My handsome boy on his first day of school. He’s just the best.

He was super sad to leave Jordan all day. It was cute but heartbreaking!

So I put pictures of Jordan in his lunchbox and both his and Emilia’s backpacks. They loved it.

Then we had make-your-own-pizza night as a new back-to-school tradition.

So good.

Then it was this girl’s first day of school! I can’t believe it.

Had to kiss doggy goodbye! Doggy visits the vet every morning, if you can’t tell… he gets all sorts of accessories too.

She loved it.

Then it was the two of us.

My little pup.

Reunited!

Super excited for school!

I’d like her backpack in my size.

Love of my life.

Cheeseboard snacks.

Burrata snacks.

Best thing ever watching baby Cooper eat meatballs.

Celebrated my brother’s birthday!

Cousins!! We got to visit our new baby niece/cousin. She is the sweetest and makes Jordan look huge.

He is just so edible.

Tacos please.

Celebrated our cousin’s bridal shower!

I wear this baby nonstop!

That blonde hair sparkle!

Egg salad prep for the week is the easiest.

One of the best house salads I’ve made. With crispy potatoes.

And my little old man to finish out the long weekend!

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This pulled pork pizza is loaded with fresh sweet corn, barbecue sauce, herbs, cheeses and pickled onions. So delicious and flavorful!

Love me a good summer grilled pizza! 

This is a big big favorite in our house. Pizza on the grill? Check. BBQ pulled pork, all saucy and tangy and wonderful? Check again. Super sweet and crisp corn, at its peak flavor? Major check. 

You won’t want to stop eating this pizza, I swear!

The pizza has just about everything I love. The pulled pork is amazing. The sweet corn is so delicious right now. I slice it directly from the cob on to the pizza – it’s refreshing and crunchy. Then we have melty cheese, more BBQ sauce, a bunch of fresh herbs and some pickled onions. 

Seriously, it has all the flavors that you need. 

Pulled pork is quite possibly my favorite meat ever, so I’m always looking for new and fun ways to use it. It’s so versatile and everyone else in the house loves it, so I knew we couldn’t go wrong with pizza. Plus, I shared a pulled pork pizza nearly a decade ago that is also loaded with flavor. 

I knew a summer version would be incredible. 

This recipe is PERFECT for leftover pulled pork. You know, if you have a party or even just a larger sunday dinner and have some pulled pork leftovers? Oh yes, this is exactly what you should do with it.

In fact, I would never make pulled pork JUST for this recipe. I mean, maybe with this in mind for leftovers, yes, but never just for it.

I love pulled pork way too much  – so if I’m making it, we’re most likely serving it as a sandwich! With lots of slaw and BBQ sauce of course.

Or maybe – you even have pulled pork in the freezer? I often take the leftovers and toss them in the freezer. Or make a double batch at once so I can immediately freeze some for a future meal. It’s one of the only things I think is worth throwing in the freezer – and the flavor stays so well. 

It’s so good!

Now I will say, if you’re just madly craving this pizza (don’t blame you, it’s fab!), there is another option! Both costco and the jack daniel’s brand makes prepared pulled pork and it’s in the cold/deli section. I’ve used it in a pinch for parties and it’s pretty good. All you do is heat it in the oven or even the slow cooker – or a saucepan! And you’ve got pulled pork for your pizza. Wins all around! 

When it comes to cheese, I like a mix of classic italian cheeses here with sharp white cheddar. The white cheddar gives a nod to the BBQ sauce and really brings out that sharp flavor. I highly suggest doing both!

Lots of BBQ sauce on top! Whatever sauce you love – any kind works, truly! I’d probably choose this cola BBQ sauce at the moment. If we’re talking jarred, I would pick bone suckin’ sauce!

You can also add on a few other clean-out-the-fridge ingredients if you’d like. Sliced red onion instead of pickled, jalapeno or bell peppers, even thinly sliced mushrooms.  (more…)

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Happy September!

We’re making the most of late summer produce with some early fall flavors!

What To Eat This Week

Kick things off with this roasted salmon salad with hot ginger dressing. We loooove this so much. The dressing is drinkable.

For Taco Tuesday, make these black bean and garden veggie tostadas! So delicious and crispy!

Zucchini skillet lasagna is up next! You can use ground turkey or beef and allll that garden zucchini you have popping up.

We love these sticky chicken fingers! Serve with my kale caesar crunch salad which is absolutely amazing.

Coconut curry pork meatballs for a comforting late summer meal! Everyone goes crazy for these.

Finally, street corn sheet pan nachos! Add whatever you have left in the fridge and go to town.

For lunches, I’m making a batch of my smoky chicken salad. And pumpkin protein pancakes because it’s September!

What’s on your menu this week?!

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Hey hey and happy saturday!

This week on the blog I shared this zucchini skillet lasagna, along with the perfect porchetta roast (for sandwiches!), a crispy prosciutto and charred corn salad, a bunch of labor day recipes for this weekend and hot lobster roll dip!

Of course you can find a new weekly menu here and last week’s week in the life!

And here are my august favorites (it’s a good one!)!

You can order your copy of Everyday Dinners now! Once you have your book, be sure to join the Everyday Dinners Cookbook Club too. It’s been going strong since The Pretty Dish came out in 2018 and it’s super fun! I am LOVING seeing all of your creations on instagram and in our cookbook club. A new month started this week, with fun challenges and giveaways!

Have a wonderful one! xoxoxo

What I’m Loving This Week

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Here’s a peek at everything I loved in August 2021! xo

HOME

Ink & Volt Notepads. I wrote about these in my summer fridays post but they are awesome. If you are a list maker like me, you will love them!

Stanley Quencher 40oz Tumbler. This is huge, because my yeti has been glued to my side for, like, 5 years. I finally got my hands on the stanley cup and it’s better than I imagined. It’s huge – 40 oz – and has a handle, is dishwasher safe and also cute. Feels so much more “complete” than my yeti because the handle is attached and it comes with the straw (I always buy the separate ones for yeti). It’s perfect! Has saved me this summer with breastfeeding. These are always sold out, but if you sign up for notifications, you will know when they come back in stock.

Type Set Co Magnetic Letter Boards. My mom and I found these at a local store that we love. They are SO fun! So much easier to use than the felt letter boards, and the letters here are so fun, like tie dye confetti! The kids really love them too.

Food52 Silicone Utensils. Grabbed these spatulas recently and LOVE them.

Scout Errand Boy Tote. This bag is FANTASTIC. First, all scout bags are amazing – they are waterproof and fold down completely, so very packable. This bag was wonderful for traveling. It’s also so great to keep in the car. I love that it has a zipper top too – necessary!

FOOD

Siete Almond Flour Tortillas. The texture of these tortillas is incredible. I use them to make Eddie and I grilled wraps or sandwiches. I may even like these more than regular flour tortillas.

Kind Frozen Bars. How have I not known about these?! I love the chocolate peanut butter one – it seriously tastes like a frozen snickers bar. Which is crazy! Such a good treat.

Frozen Levain Bakery Cookies. Almost (almost!) as good as the real thing. We found ours at whole foods in the freezer section and can’t get enough. The double chocolate are my favorite.

FASHION

MZ Wallace Mini Metro Tote. I have this bag in the neon pink from a few years ago and can’t express how much I love it. I know I’ve talked about how great MZ wallace bags are and this size is PERFECT. It’s the only thing I ever take outside of my diaper bag. And sometimes I even just take this – because I can fit a few diapers and wipes in here! Best crossbody ever.

Hill House Nap Dress. I have LIVED in the nap dress this summer. I know I sound like a broken record but it has been life changing. It’s amazing for pregnancy, postpartum and breastfeeding. It has allowed me to feel “put together” all summer in a season of life where things are crazy and I barely have energy to do my hair and makeup! It’s the most comfortable dress EVER. Also runs big, so size down.

MEDIA

The Lazy Genius Podcast. I am loving these episodes! So many good ones with tips and tricks for organization and cleaning and kid stuff. I love how quick they are too.

The Newcomer. I loved this book! I always love what Mary Kay Andrews writes. It’s a good light read but still has substance!

Kacey Musgrave’s new music! I am LOVING her new songs. I do like Star Crossed, but I especially like Justified!

BEAUTY

Jo Malone Blue Agava & Cacao. I’ve had this perfume forever – it’s a retired scent that they bring back every now and then (it’s actually back right now!). I often wear it in August because it reminds me of our vacations, and I always take it there too. It’s so good! Definitely could be a unisex scent, but is a bit floraly, warm and edgy. I love it. If you like the other scents I enjoy, like Tom Ford Soleil de Blanc, Pour Femme, Jo Malone Ginger Biscuit, etc – you’ll like it!

Sol De Janiero Dry Shampoo. My favorite body cream was made into a dry shampoo and my life is made! Now my hair can smell like heaven. I’ve avoided the bum bum cream all summer since I’m nursing and it’s so highly fragranced and also shimmery. The scent is the best.

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream. Yes, I’m still using it and living for it. It’s the only thing I used for the last few months of my pregancy because I ended up with some pregnancy induced perioral dermatitis. I LIVE for this cream. My skin is dry so this version feels amazing. Not too thick at all. It goes on sale a few times a year too!

KIDS

Caraa Diaper Bag Backpack. This is huge, because I’ve used my Fawn design bag forever (and have never got more compliments on a bag than that one, and it’s a diaper bag!!!) but I switched to this a few months ago. It is SO lightweight – much lighter than Fawn. It’s bigger and has so many great compartments, including an insulated one for milk if you pump!

Hydroflask Bottles. Absolutely obsessed with the new bottles for kids and I LOVE that they have 20oz ones now, especially for Max in school! You can also label the bottom of these. They are so cute and one of the best water bottles for the kids.

Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves. I can’t believe I’ve never had these before! I made the kids routine checklists and stuck them in here with a dry erase marker. They LOVE them. You can use them for anything dry erase too.

Little Sleepies PJs. I’ve rambled about these for a year now, but we LOVE these PJs – for everyone! The kids, Jordan, even us as adults. They are so silky and soft but thin and breathable. Truly amazing.

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This hot lobster dip is bubbly and cheesy and topped with crunchy potato chips! Always a huge crowd pleaser and feels super fancy!

Let’s end summer on the most delicious note!

This lobster dip is the perfect summer treat. I mean, just give me a bowl of this, a baguette and some wine and I am good to go.

I first made this recipe on Christmas Eve on a total whim. You may have seen it on instagram!

I always make lobster mac and cheese, but last year with the way the world was going, our christmas celebration was so much smaller. Like, just basically us and 3 family members. So instead of making a my usual large pan of lobster mac, I ended up making hot lobster dip. 

Oh yes I did.

It was SO good. We couldn’t stop eating it! And that’s when this recipe was born. 

I’ve improved it along the way. Making it on a weekend here and there, preparing it for parties and changing up herbs, lemon and all the flavors. 

It is absolutely wonderful and we can’t get enough!

The key here is to use a ton of fresh herbs AND lemon – to brighten things up. It almost tastes like one of my warm and buttery lobster rolls. I love to use chives and especially dill. These both make the dip taste really fancy, even though it isn’t at all.

Then I use gruyere cheese and a touch of dijon, which is reminiscent of my lobster mac. So it’s like a lobster roll and lobster mac combined in a dish.

All hot, cheesy, bubbly, golden on top.

IT’S A DREAM.

A secret: I just use langostino lobster for this dip. I have made it with regular lobster meat, but if you can find the langostinos, they are perfect! First, it’s easier and less work. No taking anything out of the shell or boiling anything. You can chop the langostinos a bit but it’s not necessary. 

Next, it’s definitely more affordable! I find langostino lobster tails at trader joes and sometimes even costco. 

Finally, it tastes just as good. And using langostino lobster tails ensures that everyone gets a bite of lobster in their dip!

I’ve also used the langostino tails in my lobster mac recipe, especially if I’m making a really big batch for a party. Still tastes just as wonderful!

I took a cue from my mom’s potato casserole – she tops it with potato chips – and crushed them on top of the dip before baking. Um, that’s incredible. Just FYI.

Also P.S. let me know if you want my mom’s potato casserole recipe! She’s made them FOREVER – like 40 years – and I’ve never shared because it there are so many cheesy potato dishes out there. It’s definitely semi-homemade but it is fantastic and the whole dish goes like crazy at any party. 

So back to the chips and the lobster dip. Oh my word. (more…)

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Sharing a bunch of my favorite Labor Day recipes for the long weekend! Burger bars, margarita floats, salads, snacks and more! Can’t wait to enjoy the last unofficial weekend of summer with some treats!

I love a good long weekend!

And it’s the unofficial end of summer with labor day coming up on Monday over here! I have a bunch of my summertime favorites to make for the weekend that you can enjoy. These are all so delicious, I don’t know how to choose?!

This weekend I always end up decorating for fall so I can get the most out of my favorite time of year. But I still make sure to prepare the best of the best summer meals..

I know there are technically a few weeks of summer left, but this weekend we are going to live it up. We will be enjoying all the summer things! Here’s a peek at some of my favorite Labor Day weekend recipes. What are you making?!

20 Labor Day Recipes

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This prosciutto corn arugula salad is so simple and flavorful! Charred corn, crispy prosciutto, peppery arugula and a parmesan vinaigrette! Absolutely delish.

There’s a new favorite salad on the block!

I won’t lie, I’m feeling the fall vibes now with it being September. I’m ready to jump head first into all the cozy soups and warming pasta dishes, but it’s still summer! And I can’t let my beloved sweet corn go It’s just the best and we only get it for, like, five minutes a year. Gotta make the best of it!

Enter this lovely little salad. My goal was to create an easy summer house salad. Or just an easy summer greens salad. Something where the corn could shine, but nothing overwhelming or too crazy. I love a good “starter” salad and they definitely have their place in my meal plans when we’re trying to get in some greens.

This salad TASTES super fancy and delicious. It tastes like it has more ingredients than you’d think. The only things in the salad are arugula greens, corn, prosciutto and parmesan! Of course – salt and pepper. And then, we drizzle with the vinaigrette. But our base consists of those four ingredients.

It’s so wonderful because those ingredients are delish on their own, and when they come together, it’s a simple flavor powerhouse.

Sweet, crisp corn.

Crispy, salty and savory prosciutto.

Peppery, refreshing arugula.

Buttery and nutty parmesan!

I mean, I’m hungry just writing those out. Do they even need a dressing?! 

They do though. Because this dressing is FAB.

I can’t even tell you how much I love the parmesan vinaigrette. If you haven’t had the blue cheese vinaigrette from Everyday Dinners yet, you are missing out. It’s this wonderful briney and tart vinaigrette that has blue cheese in it – which basically gets marinated in the dressing.

The parmesan is the same way, but since it has smaller pieces, it makes the dressing a bit more hearty and blends in. It’s fantastic. 

Also, super flavorful and works on SO many salads. You really can use it on anything!  (more…)

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