I’ve planned a week of delicious, easy-to-make meals to inspire your menu. These recipes balance bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and simple techniques so you can enjoy home-cooked meals without spending all day in the kitchen. Looking for ideas for dinners, lunches, or a weekend brunch? Below is a curated lineup of recipes that covers seafood, … Read more

Remember when I had that outrageous muffin obsession? I tried stepping back from muffin-making to spark my creativity and spare my waistline. Instead, I dove headfirst into even more sinful and addictive baking. Creative? Yes. Helpful to the waistline? Not so much. These muffins really do taste like oatmeal cookies—no exaggeration. You could add raisins … Read more

All I can say to this asparagus one-pot pasta is: hello, lover! Isn’t this a gorgeous sight? Everything comes together in one pot — fresh, simple, and ready in no time. I’ve shared other one-pot pastas before — a mushroom and swiss chard version that remains a favorite, and the classic tomato-basil spaghetti that inspired … Read more

I’ve found a way to take a real bite out of fall. This right here: saucy pomegranate BBQ chicken piled high with a sweet, crunchy apple slaw. Pomegranate arils are practically wearable — I can’t get over how pretty they are. The weekend felt so full of fall: leaves changing, sunny warm days with that … Read more

This grilled vegetable orzo is destined to be your summer favorite. Bright, smoky, and full of texture, this orzo salad is simple to make and everyone will ask for seconds. I’ve been making this again and again — it’s that good. The best part is how adaptable it is. Use whatever vegetables you have on … Read more

Happy weekend! This week on the blog I shared a refreshing watermelon crunch salad with fresh mint vinaigrette, a crispy chicken Caprese, a roundup of favorite summer weeknight dinners, and a new Summer Fridays post. I also posted a new weekly menu and a look at a week in our life. The Everyday Dinners cookbook … Read more

I don’t even want to talk about soup right now. It’s almost April, so shouldn’t we be talking about swimsuits, popsicles, and all the warm-weather things? Yes. We should. But we’re not. Because it’s snowing. Okay, fine—more accurately, it snowED yesterday. I’m hoping we’re on the upswing now, though I fully expect the weather to … Read more

[The winner of the Nordstrom giveaway is below. Please email me at howsweeteats [at] gmail [dot] com with your mailing address!] Kristina S who said “My favorite color is lime green!” Thank you so much for all of your enthusiasm over the past two weeks of giveaways! We’re wrapping up today with a final giveaway … Read more

These black bean corn burgers capture the best of summer: roasted corn, colorful bell peppers, and hearty black beans combine for an irresistible burger. These are summer on a bun—bright, flavorful, and easy to make. They’re one of my favorite weeknight meals because they’re so versatile. The flavor tastes like a garden in peak season, … Read more

I’m doing this. Really doing this — I’m sharing my simple piña colada mocktail so you can enjoy it on hot summer days. Whether you’re pregnant, avoiding alcohol, or just craving something refreshing, this drink delivers frosty coconut and bright pineapple flavors that feel like a mini tropical getaway. It’s so good. My favorite finishing … Read more