Happy summer shopping everyone! I compiled a list of what I plan to purchase or hunt for on Amazon Prime Day. You need to be a Prime member to get these deals, but in my humble opinion, it’s well worth it! I receive a very small and very stingy commission from Amazon for these recs,…
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Grilled Honey Soy Flank Steak
This post is a collaboration with Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner. On behalf of the Beef Checkoff. I received compensation, but all opinions are my own. In the Smart Family, when we need to feed a crowd, we make Honey Soy Flank Steak. It’s one of those dinners where someone always goes home with the…
Protein Waffles
Crispy Protein Waffles The best part? These waffles are made in a blender, which means one bowl to clean. I’m keeping things brief today, but a few notes about ingredients: My waffle iron is one I’ve had for over 22 years, but I’d start with this inexpensive Cuisinart option if I didn’t already own one….
Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas
Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas Earlier this week, I was a guest on HoustonLife for a Mother’s Day brunch segment. Derrick Shore and I made the Greek Yogurt Coffee Cake from my cookbook and talked about homemade vanilla extract, mimosa bars (sparkling wine with a variety of juice add-ins), and generally treating mom to a morning…
We Won An Award!
Should I add “award-winning” to my Instagram profile and bio? I haven’t done it yet, but I’m pretty close! I couldn’t be more proud to share the news that my first cookbook, Dinner is Done, won the 2023 INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD for best cookbook and best interior design for a non-fiction book. It couldn’t have…
Weekly Meal Plan Week 1, 2023!
Hi everyone! It was a quiet and restful break and I feel like I’m emerging from a long winter’s nap. After a lot of time with family, restful days, and a slower pace, I’m ready for 2023. It was necessary after a hectic year. Instead of resolutions, I wrote a list of intentions for the…
Herb-Crusted Beef Tenderloin
This post is sponsored by Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner on behalf of the Beef Checkoff. All opinions are our own. Holiday Menus are Memories I tend to guard our holiday menus, they’re one of my favorite routines during this busy time of year. As the saying goes, “if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it.”…
Weekly Meal Plan // November 27-December 2
One day late, but I did it! We had a long 14-and-a-half-hour flight home from Munich, so this didn’t get posted on Sunday night. Pantry pasta is the dinner I make when we return home from a trip, and it’s one of the recipes in my new cookbook. But last night was so exhausting that…
Paris Travel Guide
Updated May 28, 2023 I’m packed and ready for Paris! I can’t wait to see my oldest, who is a freshman at the American University in Paris. We will shop for Christmas gifts, stroll outdoor markets and eat *all the things*. This trip is extra sweet because it’s coming at the end of a few…
Weekly Meal Plan // November 13-18
Here we go! The last week before Thanksgiving and then a few days of rest. If you’re entertaining friends over Thanksgiving break, be sure to download my Appetizer & Cocktail ebook. Stay tuned for an amazing black Friday sale on my Smart in the Kitchen School cooking school membership, and mark your calendars for our…