Hello, I’m Jessica and I adore mustard. Mustard is one of those ingredients that lifts a dish — much like bacon, it seems to make everything better. We cook a lot of chicken at home. These days we reach for boneless, skinless thighs more often than breasts. There was a stretch when I barely ate … Read more

Please update your Google Reader! http://feeds.feedburner.com/howsweeteats/smSp   These cookies disappeared so fast they never made it into a jar. Well, mostly I devoured them — my husband managed to steal just one. They’re light, chocolatey, and dangerously easy to eat in bunches.   They resemble meringues, though this was my first time making anything like … Read more

I’m choosing lemon over chocolate today. Things are nuts. This is my second cookie recipe this month for Better Homes and Gardens, and my lemon obsession has returned in full force. I adapted a tangerine butter cookie recipe by swapping tangerine for lemon and folding in about 1/2 cup of white chocolate chunks. The result … Read more

I’m here to tell you how to make the best filet mignon for Valentine’s Day. Honestly, this is the best. I only make filet for very special occasions, but when I do it’s always worth it. This recipe delivers a tender, juicy steak with restaurant-worthy flavor. The steak is tender and bursting with flavor. The … Read more

I decided to switch things up so we could enjoy vegetables today—carrots, that is—served in cake form. Specifically: pistachio carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. I was oddly picky about carrot cake until about ten years ago. The turning point was my bridal shower—carrot cupcakes with cream cheese frosting stole the show. I’m convinced the … Read more

Hello summer Friday! Here’s what our weekend looks like. EATING One of my favorites: brown butter garden vegetable pasta skillet. I also love the summer BBQ quinoa salad for warm-weather dinners—both are easy, flavorful, and perfect for a laid-back weekend meal. DRINKING Lemonade frosé is a must right now. I’m also dreaming of a giant … Read more

Back for another round of Summer Fridays — here’s what I’m into this weekend. EATING These grilled summer chicken rice bowls are a go-to right now — bright, flavorful, and easy to put together. I’m also making my strawberry crunch salad while strawberries are at their peak; it’s light and addictive. Another favorite is my … Read more

Hello summer Friday! EATING I’m loving my corn and peach pizza with garlic sauce — it’s unbelievable. Cedar plank salmon is on repeat, and grilled shishito peppers with lemon are a must for warm evenings. DRINKING My go-to cocktail right now is a rosé Aperol spritz. I’m also making lavender blueberry vodka sodas for something … Read more

Today feels like a real-life summer Friday — we’re heading out on vacation and I’m already dreaming of sparkling water by the lake. TRAVELING We’re off to one of my favorite places right now: Northern Michigan. It’s our annual family trip and everyone is buzzing with excitement. Max has been counting down the days (okay, … Read more