This Brussels sprouts farro bowl is an ideal winter meal: toasted farro, roasted Brussels sprouts with pine nuts and citrus, crumbled feta, all finished with a bright citrus vinaigrette. There’s nothing I love more on a cold day than a hearty grain bowl. This bowl combines nutty toasted farro, caramelized Brussels sprouts and red onion, … Read more
Tons of delicious meals on the menu to ring in July! What’s on your menu this week? What To Eat This Week Buffalo cauliflower lettuce wraps — a spicy, crunchy, and light option perfect for warm summer evenings. Summer crab nachos — a bright, seafood-forward twist on a classic crowd-pleaser. Grilled salmon club sandwich — … Read more
A while ago I did one of the most unexpected things. You might remember. I made a root beer float. I still can’t decide whether it was the best decision of my life or the source of strange daydreams about warm, sandy beaches and crashing waves — and bikinis. It turns out daily root beer … Read more
Happy Saturday! This week on the blog I shared a delicious dill pickle chicken salad, perfect for warm days and easy lunches. I also posted BBQ chickpea pitas, grilled veggie naan pizzas, and a collection of recipes ideal for your Memorial Day weekend. There’s a new weekly menu up on the blog, along with a … Read more
Happy weekend! This week on the blog I posted my take on weeknight buffalo chicken sandwiches, a quick and spicy sandwich perfect for busy nights. I also shared bang bang Brussels sprouts, a bright jalapeño blood orange mocktail, and a hot honey chili crunch dip—easy recipes that add flavor without fuss. If you’re looking for … Read more
{via} It was a hectic week and I am so glad the weekend is finally here. I’m looking forward to visiting a pumpkin patch, making pumpkin pancakes and maybe trying a pumpkin beer. We’ll do some fall decorating — by “we” I mean I’ll put up a bunch of things Eddie isn’t thrilled about, then … Read more
Happy Saturday! I’m so excited for the week ahead—seriously excited. This week on the blog I shared my Thanksgiving menu and timeline, plus a brussels sprout puff pastry tart we adore: Brussels puff pastry tart. There’s also an indulgent chocolate fudge pecan tart, a festive cranberry crumble cocktail, and a comforting butternut baked ziti. Yum. … Read more
Sheet pan pierogies are on the menu today! These pillowy little dumplings are ridiculously delicious—tender inside, lightly crisped at the edges, piled with caramelized onions and served with a tangy chipotle sour cream. It’s what dreams are made of. In Pittsburgh, pierogies are a staple, and during Lent they seem to multiply. I grew up … Read more
I had no idea what to say today. Last night I asked Mr. How Sweet what I should write about this enchilada spaghetti. He didn’t get to try it because he had to leave for work, and I ended up making it for my brother and myself — not saving any for him. He’s kind … Read more
But does the world really need another guacamole recipe? Even one that’s grilled? Yes. It’s time to grill your guacamole ingredients—trust me, it’s worth it. To be clear: you don’t grill the finished guacamole. You char the components—avocados, onions, jalapeños and limes—then assemble. The result is smoky, bright and more complex than the typical bowl … Read more