Ooooh baby, we’re making high-maintenance crispy chicken tacos today! These tacos have it all: smoked gouda pimento cheese, lime-salted slaw, and quick-pickled onions. Every component adds bright flavor and texture. This is an untraditional but fun mash-up inspired by great tacos I’ve been thinking about. I couldn’t resist making my own version. Picture this: soft, … Read more
Let’s be rebels. I mean, a Friday meal on a Monday — why not? Treat yourself. How was your weekend? Mine included spotting a gigantic floating rubber duck (I wanted to press my face against it and bounce like it was a trampoline), eating pizza twice, and smoking three organic chickens in Eddie’s new smoker … Read more
I love the transition from summer to fall meals — it’s the perfect time for a mix of fresh favorites and comforting classics.
This week’s plan includes some final seasonal dishes alongside dependable staples that work for busy weeknights and relaxed weekends alike.
What are you planning to cook this week?
Yes — this is something glorious. When I first encountered this recipe idea, I was stunned. It felt like all my breakfast dreams had come true — and without even using cheese. Wild, right? I’m a devoted fan of toast and eggs. They show up in my meals almost every day. My usual favorite is … Read more
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Rhubarb mint julep — perfect for derby season and bright spring gatherings.
Tater tot chicken hotdish — a comforting, crowd-pleasing casserole worth trying.
Chicken and goat cheese enchiladas — creamy, savory, and highly craveable.
Grapefruit thyme cocktail — a pretty, refreshing drink for warm evenings.
Vegan chunky monkey ice cream — rich, chocolatey, and surprisingly simple.
No-knead bread — rustic loaves with an irresistible crust and soft interior.
Strawberry cashew milk — a light, dairy-free twist on strawberry milk.
Chocolate tres leches pull-apart bread — an indulgent dessert that’s fun to share.
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
