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

Predictably, lemon and I are having a moment. I’ve been putting lemon on everything lately — roast chicken, sheet cake and even chia pudding that I’ll share soon. Once I get into lemon mode I can’t stop. This isn’t my first lemon cake adventure. I’ve made everything from lemon cake with marshmallow frosting to lemon … Read more

This watermelon crunch salad is bright, summery, and delicious. A bed of baby spinach and arugula is piled with fresh watermelon, creamy avocado, tangy goat cheese, pickled onions and crunchy pistachios, then finished with a fresh mint vinaigrette. I’m back with another summer salad recipe you’ll want on repeat. There’s no excuse not to enjoy … Read more

The random winner of the cookbook and pea pack is… Jennifer, who said: Thank you to everyone who entered the giveaway. If you missed this draw, the cookbook is still available to purchase online, and I spotted a copy at Barnes & Noble as well. I’ve cooked two more meals from it this week and … Read more

{via} This week has been a whirlwind. Today I turn 33 and somehow I still feel 17 — does that feeling ever go away? I’ve never been obsessed with the number 3, but seeing it twice feels oddly celebratory: double threes must mean good things. There’s a lot of celebrating planned for the weekend, beginning … Read more

Our whole family adores this sheet pan shrimp dinner. It’s quick to prepare and a wonderful way to use fresh summer produce. Serve it over jasmine rice with a light drizzle of the cilantro-lime dressing for a simple, delicious meal. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner! This summer sheet pan shrimp features a vibrant cilantro-lime … Read more