Hi, my name is Jessica and I’m currently obsessed with pistachios. They’re so pretty, so green, and wonderfully salty. I know—dramatic. But my pistachio fascination started with pistachio gelato. I can’t get enough of it, which is surprising because I’m usually not a fan of nuts in ice cream. From there it turned into wanting … Read more

These are a few of my favorite things. All on one plate: bacon and Brussels sprouts fried rice topped with a runny egg. Pure perfection. After Max was born, Eddie and I went through a phase of making fried rice with chicken nearly every week. I craved it constantly — sometimes twice a week. It … Read more

Oh guys — I’m completely obsessed with melted zucchini baked ziti right now. Pretty sure this is my summer love language. It’s been my go-to in the kitchen for weeks. I’ve made it so often that Eddie is almost tired of it, but honestly — more for me. All that green and garlic makes it … Read more

Here’s a twist on the classic layered taco dip: smoky chipotle beef layered with beans, a sour cream and salsa verde mix, then piled high with fresh toppings. It’s perfect for parties or a casual dinner and absolutely delicious. Raise your hand if you’d happily eat layered taco dip for dinner — or, let’s be … Read more

I’m loving this menu for the last week of May — fresh, easy, and full of flavor. What are you planning to make this week? What to Eat This Week Grilled chicken Caesar sandwiches — a simple, satisfying sandwich that combines juicy grilled chicken, crisp romaine, and tangy Caesar dressing on toasted bread. Crispy potato … Read more

The best way to upgrade classic minestrone? Add tiny meatballs. This meatball minestrone is full of flavor and deeply satisfying, with fire-roasted tomatoes, a savory Parmesan-infused broth and petite bow-tie pasta. Time for a comforting soup hug. This meatball minestrone follows the familiar, comforting elements of the classic: fire-roasted tomatoes, tender mini meatballs and plenty … Read more

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