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WHAT'S NEW SHOP WATCH IG Hey there, Reader, Memorial Day is behind us, which means we're officially in the long stretch of summer where dinner should be easy (outside if possible) and filling enough that nobody's raiding the pantry an hour later. These are not side salads. These are meals. My peach panzanella with chicken and feta is a newer recipe to make the most of in peach season. 🍑 I now look forward to making it every summer. Juicy peaches, crispy bread, a little heat, salty feta — it...

Hello Reader, I made a batch of my fresh basil balsamic vinaigrette on Sunday and it has not left the counter since. Grilled chicken. A bowl of whatever greens I had. Sliced tomatoes with nothing else on them. It went on all of it, and every single time I thought — this is the one. This is the dressing I want to make all summer. make ahead hack Assemble and whisk the dressing right in the bottom of your serving bowl then build the whole salad on top of the undressed dressing, cover and...

RECIPES WATCH SHOP FB Hiya Reader!We are into Memorial Day weekend and I have one strong opinion: whoever brings ice cream cake has the best job. No standing over a hot stove. No timing anything. I make it Friday, put it in the freezer, and pull it out before we are walking out the door. Pretty darn simple! I've been making ice cream cakes for years and I'm convinced they're one of the most underrated things you can bring to a party. My amaretti ice cream cake is a special one I came up with...

WHAT'S NEW SHOP WATCH IG Hey there, Reader, Memorial Day weekend is three days away, which means someone is already asking you what you're bringing. Here's your answer. Chopped antipasto salad is a full Italian deli situation in a bowl — salami, olives, pepperoncini, the works. Makes ahead beautifully and disappears fast. This creamy pasta salad is inspired by an alfredo — which sounds indulgent but eats like the most satisfying thing on the whole table. Make it Friday, refrigerate overnight,...

Hello Reader, Every time I bring this simple bruschetta somewhere, I get asked, "what is in this?". Tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, good olive oil. That's it. No vinegar, no lemon — nothing. Year round bruschetta total game changer Bruschetta tomato tip My other favorite tip is using the teeniest, tiniest tomatoes. Sparklers if you can find them. Cherry or grape if you can't. They're sweet and consistent in every season, which is why I can make this in January and July. The last tip: rest the...

RECIPES WATCH SHOP FB Hiya Reader!Graduation season is here 🎓 and whether you're hosting a party for your graduate or just having a spontaneous gathering, you're about to get pretty popular with sandwiches that will have your guests asking begging for the recipe. Italian classic. I've made these beef and pork meatballs for all three of my kids' graduation parties. We're talking 100's of meatballs. I freeze them ahead of time and party after party, they were always the first thing gone. A big...

WHAT'S NEW SHOP WATCH IG Pasta salad season is officially open. These three live in my fridge from now until September and honestly, Reader, once you make them you'll understand why. This double sun-dried tomato pasta salad is the one I've been making the longest. Double the sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and a dressing that gets better the longer it sits. Alfredo-inspired Italian pasta salad is a long-time family recipe from cute hubby's side. It's a cold Alfredo pasta salad made with...