Back for round two of summer fridays! Here’s what’s happening this weekend.

EATING

This chili lime chicken street corn pizza! Crispy chicken caprese, chopped cucumber melon salad, grilled vegetable panzanella and this summertime crab pasta salad.

DRINKING

Sparkling rosé pimms cups! One of the best drinks ever – it’s super refreshing.

MAKING

These summer risotto stuffed zucchini boats. These are so loaded and delicious.

BAKING

These peanut butter golden graham’s s’mores bars. Technically no bake, even better!

CRAVING

No churn strawberry marshmallow ice cream. Yes please.

SNACKING

On my lemon chia parfaits and this amazing zucchini bread.

GRILLING

My grilled gorgonzola potatoes are one of my favorite summer dishes!

PREPPING

My grilled chicken caprese bowls for lunches. So easy and delish.

LISTENING

To my 2026 beach & pool playlist! 

READING

I pre-ordered Fever Dream and am super excited to start it this weekend! Here’s my giant summer reading list.

WEARING

My summer uniform is this tank, these pants or this skirt. Every single day. 

LOVING

Everything in this hot pink color and orange color. I want sets in both of these shades! 

SHOPPING

I’m having such a moment with j crew! I bought this chocolate brown dress (it looks like suede in person, it’s gorgeous), the summer sweater in cream and ruby and the cashmere boatneck. I will wear these nonstop all season long. I also bought a matching julia amory husband shirt and pareo and have truly been LIVING in them. I told you my matching set obsession is out of control!

SHARING

A ton of recipes for father’s day weekend! This list is packed with so many great summer dishes! 

WRITING

My summer prep list tell all! This gives you allll the things. 

BUYING

I love the stylest swimsuit so much and I absolutely LOVE the belt. I didn’t think I’d want to wear a separate piece but it is so flattering and pretty! It just adds something different. I bought the black suit and the black and gold belt! I really want this quick dry button down, but it’s been sold out forever.

LISTING

I made a huge father’s day gift guide based on things Eddie has & loves. One of the things I usually get him and that he loves is a matching swim suit with Max and Jordan!

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We’ve got the best of the best for father’s day weekend!

There are SO many incredible recipes here – to use this weekend or through the end of summer. Every BBQ needs some grilled sides and icy drinks!

I have the ultimate Father’s Day weekend recipe guide here – tons of dishes we love (and Eddie’s absolutely favorites too, let’s be honest). From the best ever ribs (I adore the root beer BBQ sauce) to my smash burgers to alllll the things with caramelized onions, I’ve got you covered!

48 RECIPES FOR FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND

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This year’s strawberry salad is out of this world! 

This strawberry burrata salad is dreamy, made with a base of arugula, topped with pistachios and drizzled with a super fresh basil vinaigrette. It makes for a lovely side dish, a starter salad or a perfect light summer lunch. 

Add some toasted sourdough on the side and this meal is complete! 

Two of my favorite things in the food world: strawberries and burrata cheese! Today they are getting married and I’m throwing them a giant, basil-drizzled reception. 

I’m thrilled that strawberries are finally back in season here. We used to go strawberry picking every year, and even though it was 95 degrees every time we did it, it was fun and the kids loved it! There is nothing like a farm fresh strawberry – it is sweeter than candy, truly. I dream of them!

Since the strawberries are extra good right now, I’ve been making everything I can and utilizing them in all the ways. Especially in savory varieties. I adore fruit, but I love it the most when it’s used in a savory recipe. This is no different. 

Plus, isn’t this the most gorgeous salad ever?

It’s super easy to layer too. SO easy. 

We still have some lettuce of course, in the form of baby arugula greens. But the show is all about the cheese and fruit, so I only do a small base of arugula to keep it focused on the other ingredients. I want more berries than greens on this plate. 

Here’s how I make it!

First up, a plate of arugula. Throw on some salt and pepper!

Next, pillows of burrata cheese. Pull them apart and place them directly on top of the arugula. Salt and pepper is good here because it’s verrrrry important to season every single layer.

Next, the berries. Add a ton. Sliced, whole, chopped – however you like them. 

Then, the pistachios. My favorite nut ever, and especially gorgeous with its vibrant green. It is fabulous with the berries too. 

Finally, a dressing of my basil vinaigrette. It’s tangy, refreshing, so delicious, herby and silky smooth. I use the nutri bullet and it comes together so easily and fast. This is one of my favorite summer dressings to use for pasta salads, greens salads or even grilled chicken. (more…)

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1. I live for a week when the first of the month starts on a Monday! It’s the best kind.

2. One thing that makes a habit stick.

3. Dying to make these crab legs with garlic butter. So summery!

4. Can’t get enough of the hibiscus trees I planted!

5. Why discipline outlasts motivation.

6. TV things!! I started rewatching The Summer I Turned Pretty because of all the summer feels! Even though there is SO much I want to watch right now. I started The Boroughs without realizing it’s sci-fi and I’m just not sure if it’s for me!

7. This had me howling: tiktok ruined mashed potatoes. Ick.

8. The fact that balloon pants are in style… I was obsessed with them in the 90s but we definitely called them MC Hammer pants!

9. A matching set hates to see me coming. I can’t stop! I love them so much and my current fave is this one.

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We’ve been eating bean salads since before bean salads were cool! 

This summer white bean salad is going to become your new best friend. It’s a side dish, a snack, a main dish and more. Make it ahead, pack it full of delicious ingredients and you have the most filling, refreshing meal. 

With all the vegetables! It’s a big feel good bowl of fabulousness.

I am absolutely in love with this salad and it’s pronbably why I can say without hesitation that beans are my favorite food. 

The creaminess? Unmatched. 

A bean salad is one of my go-to dishes to make in the summer, especially if you have to pack some food for the pool or beach. It holds up so well in a cooler and there are so many options – not only can you change the beans, you can change the other ingredients too!

I mean, yes, we all know that. 

But when you really think about ALLLLL the fabulous combos you can make with beans and flavors? It’s mind blowing.

That’s how we ended up here!

Here’s what goes into this bowl! We have: 

Creamy white beans

Cherry tomatoes

Corn, fresh off the cob

Sliced green onions

Chopped cucumbers

Chopped green bell peppers

And a pesto vinaigrette!! 

So much delicious, crisp flavor and texture. Also, can we talk about how green peppers are having a moment in our house?? I rarely buy them because they tend to have less flavor than the other bell pepper varieties. But their flavor reminds me weirdly of my childhood (not that’s I ever would have eaten one back then) – the flavor in salads, on pizza, on cheesesteaks. 

And there is something weirdly nostalgic, comforting and of course, delicious about them right now. I can’t get enough.  (more…)

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Lots of swim time.

Last day of school for this preschooler!

Very proud of his spectacular storyteller award!

We went and saw The Great Gatsby! It was our last show of the season.

Summer hockey camps in full swing.

Summer swimming too!

Someone brought this giant candy salad for Max’s end of school party. It was so good.

And then the big kids had their last day!

This year went unbelievably fast.

How?!

Straight to a hockey tournament!

Popcorn for everyone.

Then swim to celebrate the last day!

Schools out!

Little BFFs.

Roller hockey too.

Emilia and I made this little candy bouquet for our friend’s dance recital!

While the boys went to their favorite place… texas roadhouse.

Cuuuuute.

Jordan’s hockey time!

I can’t even handle this little baby.

He is sooooo into hockey!!

Like way more than Max was at age 4. It’s adorable.

More hockey!

Ready for his own tournaments.

Post hockey ice cream.

Twinning.

All the heart eyes.

And we’ve just been enjoying the finally non-rainy weather!

Neon girl.

These glasses were a party favor and they are his favorite thing!

Summertime!

Canonball.

And now on to the real official summer start!

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What’s on your menu this week?!

What To Eat This Week

Grilled buffalo chicken with corn salad

Grilled fish tacos

Melted zucchini baked ziti

Grilled chicken rice bowls

Peach pesto prosciutto pizza

Grilled salmon club sandwich

Summer tuna chop

Peanut butter and jelly baked oatmeal

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Happy weekend!

This week on the blog, I shared my giant summer reading list! I also shared a ton of can’t-miss summer recipes, this garlic butter zucchini pasta and most importantly, we kicked off a new season of summer fridays!!

Here are my May favorites. You can find all of my warm weather favorites here too!

My substack newsletter can be found here, where I share something new each week! You can find all my favorites in my amazon store front, shopmy and LTK shop!

There’s a new menu for the week and a new peek inside our everyday life.

Thank you for continuing to make Easy Everyday absolutely amazing . If you haven’t got your book yet, you can order here! xo

What I’m Loving This Week

Brown butter strawberry shortcake – OMG!

I need to make this roasted tomato salsa.

Lemon bars forever.

Making these antipasto kebabs.

Crispy pork lettuce wraps. Yum yum.

I love all of these drink station ideas!

Chunky chicken noodle soup sounds so good right now.

Need these roasted marinated peppers immediately.

Oven baked ribs are the best.

Craving these spinach artichoke white beans.

Blueberry mint lemonade! Obsessed.

This hummus pasta sounds so good.

Pavlova is so, so pretty!

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Summer Fridays is back!

If you’re new here, summer fridays is our weekly virtual coffee date where we chat about all the things we’re doing, loving, craving, watching, etc – and take a true summer friday! This is the ninth year in a row (!!!) for these fun posts and I’m so glad you wanted them to return! These are meant to inspire you for the weekend and bring some fun to each summer friday.

EATING

My garlic butter zucchini noodles on repeat. Grilled jalapeño peach chicken too! And my summer stuffed shells.

DRINKING

My favorite summer drink ever – a rosé aperol spritz!

MAKING

Basil chicken meatballs with summer couscous. My family goes crazy for this.

BAKING

My lemon blueberry cobbler bars. The absolute best.

SNACKING

On my summer marinated cheese. This is such a great weekend snack to share with friends!

CRAVING

My grilled sourdough pizza with italian chopped salad. I need it.

PREPPING

My grilled veggie orzo salad. I make this all the time – ahead of time – because the flavor is fantastic and it’s such a great dish to grab and go.

LISTENING

To our summer fridays kickoff playlistsummer fridays kickoff playlist!

READING

This weekend I want to start Dolly All The Time! In case you missed it, I shared my summer reading list right here. You can also find everything I’ve read this year here.

WEARING

I’ve been living in these drapey summer pants and this ruffle performance tank. It is so comfortable but still cute!

BUYING

Every matching set calls my name right now. I just bought this linen chocolate brown skirt + top and I could not be more in love.

LOVING

The new balance 9060s even though they’re not the type of shoe I’d ever normally go for. They are so comfortable and feel like you’re walking on clouds. They are also intensely ugly and look like grandpa shoes. And I love them. And want matching pairs for my kids.

WRITING

All my summer hosting tips, a big 12 week summer meal plan, my spring capsule kitchen and how to feed people on a beach vacation.

SHOPPING

This ll bean stretch t-shirt is the best! I have this sweater tank in my cart in multiple colors. And these sunglasses!

SHARING

So many new videos on IG! I’ve made my salmon spaghetti, grilled burrata peppers, jalapeno cheddar broccoli salad and blueberry cucumber salad.

REFLECTING

On another school year and just how freaking fast it goes. I can’t believe it and every year, I get SO sad at the end of school! Sad the kids are getting older, we’re leaving their current teachers, etc. I’m excited for summer but it’s unbelievable how quickly time is flying.

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I’ve got the best of the best summer dishes here for you!

To kick off the unofficial start of summer, I have 30 of my recipes lined up here that you MUST TRY this season!

Summer bucket list? I think so. This is a great place to start. Everything is so delicious, refreshing, vibrant and easy to make. Salads, main dishes, a dessert and cocktail sprinkled in there…

If you’re looking for a place to park this season where you can gather alllll the delish summer food inspo, I am here for you!

What are you looking forward to making the most?!

38 Best Summer Recipes

Grilled romaine salads

Tomato pie galette

Bruschetta pasta salad

Marinated tomato BLTs

Sourdough pizza with italian chopped salad

Summer marinated cheese

Summer salmon spaghetti

Summer stuffed shells

Summer salmon with chimichurri

Summer tortellini salad

Grilled zucchini caesar

Summer salmon spread

Summer stone fruit couscous salad

Grilled chicken rice bowls

Peach peach prosciutto pizza

Chimichurri grilled chicken with couscous

Rainbow fruit chopped salad

Chicken meatballs with summer couscous

Rosé aperol spritz

Atlantic beach pie bars

Grilled jalapeno peach chicken

Asparagus pasta salad

Strawberry crunch salad

Burst tomato burrata pasta

Warm and buttery lobster rolls

Salted pretzel s’mores crunch bars

Melty zucchini baked ziti

Blueberry cucumber salad

Marinated grilled peppers with burrata

Summer risotto stuffed peppers

Slow roasted tomato farro

Grilled gorgonzola potatoes

Summer squash pasta with goat cheese

Fresh green bean salad

Hot bacon caprese salad

Best ever veggie burgers

BLT chopped salad with corn and feta

Pimento cheese BLTs

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