This easy butternut squash tortellini skillet is a favorite simple fall dinner: cozy, comforting, and built around brown butter and crispy sage. It’s flavorful, satisfying, and comes together quickly. This is the perfect weeknight meal. On busy evenings I want something fast, warm, and uncomplicated—especially when squash is in season. This skillet delivers all of … Read more

Brisket melts might be my new favorite thing! It’s the season for comfort food, and these brisket melts deliver exactly that. This is a dreamy, cheese-smothered sandwich—decadent, cozy, and perfectly paired with an icy beer. The layers of flavor are worth the effort. First, a beef brisket slow-cooked in pumpkin beer (or cider) until tender, … Read more

Grill your pizza. I know you want to. Grilling pizza has become a popular technique—and for good reason. The high, direct heat of the grill crisps the crust quickly while keeping the interior tender, and it adds a subtle smoky flavor that’s hard to replicate in an oven. Whether you’re using store-bought dough or a … Read more

I’ve said it before: Mr. How Sweet could happily eat the same thing every day. That was true long before I came into his life and introduced him to more flavorful food. I still have visions of plain ground turkey and bland egg whites haunting me. I love getting feedback on my recipes. Whenever I … Read more

A satsuma cocktail means only one thing: citrus season has arrived. It really is the most wonderful time of the year: citrus season. When satsumas, clementines, blood oranges and grapefruit appear, I’m ready to use them in every possible way. Over the holidays we often open a bottle of bubbly, but I like to mix … Read more

Bacon grilled cheese takes center stage in this comforting, flavor-packed sandwich. If you love grilled cheese, you’ll appreciate this elevated version. It’s indulgent, layered, and worth the extra effort. And yes — it comes with a soup dipper for the perfect cozy pairing. REJOICE FOR FALL. This is my homemade take on a grilled cheese … Read more

[Thanks to French’s for sponsoring this post! I’m sharing a holiday dish for their #RealFlavorsHaveCrunch campaign and I’m excited to tell you about it!] Oh happy day! I’ve been eager to share how much I adore this corn pudding soufflé — and today’s the day. Trust me, this will be one of the tastiest additions … Read more

Below are some of my favorite recipes and autumn-inspired treats that I can’t stop thinking about. I’ll share these periodically — weekly or every other week — because there are so many delicious things to celebrate. If you have favorites right now, leave a link or a note. Sweet potato chicken hash — a perfect … Read more

Now this is what I call a salad. I’m at that point in my pregnancy where salads are suddenly irresistible. Not just any salad — I want big, vibrant, crunchy bowls that feel substantial and fresh. This grilled kale avocado salad has been my go-to. The combination of smoky grilled greens, creamy avocado dressing, crisp … Read more