Happy summer Friday! Here’s what I’m excited about this weekend. EATING I’m obsessed with puff pastry hot dogs right now — they’re shockingly good and perfect for an easy dinner. I’ll also be making my summer BBQ chicken pizza on the grill for a smoky weeknight meal. Cilantro lime salmon with rice is on heavy … Read more

I hope you have a fabulous and delicious 4th of July, and that your celebration includes plenty of cupcakes. And if today is just a regular Monday for you, treat yourself to cupcakes anyway — it will brighten your day, I promise. I’ll be back tomorrow with something impressively delicious and triple-layered. Any guesses?

Sunday morning I woke with an unshakable craving for granola bars. Maybe it was triggered by Mr. How Sweet’s New Year’s Day comment about buying Fiber One bars in bulk. I raised an eyebrow—he does not need more fiber, trust me. Why won’t he eat my homemade granola bars? If I could make a granola … Read more

The best summer menu to kick off August! Looking for fresh, flavorful ideas for this week’s meals? Here’s a summer-ready menu packed with bright ingredients, simple preparations, and dishes that work for weeknights, picnics, or relaxed dinners on the patio. What to Eat This Week Start light with grilled cilantro-lime shrimp served in crisp lettuce … Read more

This Oreo peanut butter pie is pure indulgence: a crisp Oreo crust, a no-bake peanut butter mousse filling, and cloud-like fresh whipped cream. Finished with extra Oreos and peanut butter cups on top, it’s absolutely irresistible. When you need a dessert that solves everything, this Oreo peanut butter pie is it. Just look at it: … Read more

Happy Thanksgiving week! This week is busy and full of opportunities to enjoy good food. Below are simple, tasty suggestions for each day, with flexible options depending on how you plan to spend the holiday. These ideas focus on easy prep, satisfying meals, and smart ways to use leftovers. Monday — Start the week with … Read more

So… a hypothetical question. Imagine you’re sunk into the couch, surrounded by cushions, glued to the TV in the middle of a binge — you’re rewatching earlier episodes to hunt down clues, your heart’s racing from suspense, you’re emotionally conflicted about characters who might be good or bad, it’s pouring outside, and you’re so hungry … Read more

These smoky cheddar twists are the easiest snack to make this week! They really only require four ingredients and come together in minutes. Crisp, buttery and full of sharp cheddar, these twists are terrific on their own or served alongside a cheese board or light appetizer. Because they’re airy and not overly filling, they make … Read more

I honestly don’t even know where to begin. Sometimes I make a dessert and go absolutely nuts over it, declaring it the best thing I’ve ever made. This is one of those desserts. I’m completely obsessed with s’mores. I don’t know why I love them so much, but I do — probably because they were … Read more