These Irish Cream scones make a festive Saint Patrick’s Day breakfast or treat. Fluffy, tender scones infused with coffee and Irish cream liqueur, finished with a silky Irish cream glaze. It’s my annual scone tradition. These coffee-and-Irish-cream scones are light and tender, packed with the creamy flavor of Irish cream and a hint of coffee, … Read more

I never thought this day would come. The day when I would combine a sweet indulgence with a… vegetable. Someone take my temperature — I think I’m dying. I’ve had carrot cake and carrot cupcakes at restaurants before. They’re usually very sweet, topped with cream cheese icing that’s so good it practically hurts my teeth. … Read more

I’m not a regular coffee drinker unless the cup is loaded with sugar, heavy cream, syrups, and whipped toppings — the kind of things that make it a treat rather than an everyday beverage. That said, I happily enjoy coffee-flavored baked goods and ice cream. Somehow those feel more dessert-like and less like a caffeinated … Read more

A year ago today my life changed in a way that still surprises me. That sounds dramatic, but in truth most of my day-to-day is the same: I still work a full-time job and I still avoid vegetables. What’s different is that I started this blog, and it has been an unexpected blessing. Writing has … Read more

Last summer, Mr. How Sweet developed an obsession. He spent weeks macerating various fruits in vodka, then drinking the infused liquor on ice and blending the fruit into smoothies — often all in the same night. He called it “moose juice.” I called it lighter fluid. And a bad decision. But apparently I didn’t learn … Read more

These smoky grilled chicken nachos are grilled until the cheddar is perfectly melty, finished with a tangy chipotle ranch and piled with toppings. My favorites: quick pico de gallo, creamy guacamole and pickled onions. Ideal snack or game-day food. Nachos on a Friday night? Yes, please. These are effortless, loaded with toppings, and perfect for … Read more

I have come to a conclusion. My love for fruit runs deep—so much so that vegetables rarely compete for my affection. Fruit always wins, and maybe a little of that is due to the sugar. Just maybe. There isn’t a fruit I don’t enjoy, but fall fruits hold a special place in my heart. Apples … Read more

This is our favorite BBQ chicken pizza — a true slice of summer. Grilled from start to finish, it combines smoky char, sweet summer corn, tangy BBQ sauce, creamy ranch, bright herbs and a finishing sprinkle of pickled onions. Pure deliciousness. Everything I want on a pizza is right here: crunchy charred edges, tender grilled … Read more

This white chocolate raspberry granola is an irresistible snack: sweet and salty, creamy and tangy, crunchy and crisp. Enjoy it with milk, sprinkled over yogurt, or straight from the jar. It’s wonderful for breakfast or any time you need a delicious bite. This may be the best granola I’ve made yet. Rolled oats and flaky … Read more