Today I’m sharing 75 favorite lunch ideas to inspire your 2021 meal planning — perfect timing for the new year. Whether you’re still working from home or returning to the office, these lunches can be prepared ahead of time so your midday meal is stress-free and delicious. I love an egg-topped avocado toast or simply … Read more

This cucumber melon salad is a favorite—bright cantaloupe, crisp cucumber, tangy pickled onions, crumbly feta and buttery pistachios, all finished with a vibrant basil‑mint vinaigrette. It’s an effortless bite of summer that works as a side, light main or a fresh relish for grilled proteins. This refreshing chopped salad brings sweet, savory and crunchy elements … Read more

Otherwise known as my new favorite meal. It wouldn’t be a new week without a new favorite — and these four words sum it up: Blackened. Salmon. Caprese. Skewers. I’m totally in love. With June approaching, caprese in all forms feels completely appropriate. Caprese is the reason I started liking tomatoes. When I was growing … Read more

Happy weekend! This week on the blog I posted a fresh sweet potato summer salad, spicy jalapeño cheddar chicken meatballs, and a new Summer Fridays roundup. I also shared my favorite summer essentials now that I have kids. I rounded up all my outdoor entertaining favorites, plus a list of my go-to summer beauty picks … Read more

We’re in for a cozy week ahead—perfect for warming meals and simple comfort food. What are you planning to cook? What to Eat This Week Here are some easy, flavorful ideas to guide your weekly menu. Each dish is satisfying, seasonal, and approachable for home cooks. Sweet potato chowder — creamy, comforting, and great for … Read more

Here’s a guide to what to eat in the week before Christmas—simple, delicious ideas to keep meals stress-free while still feeling special. This busy week calls for flavorful dinners and plenty of options for leftovers and easy meals after the holiday. Below are balanced, tasty choices that are quick to prepare, make great leftovers, and … Read more

Hello and happy Saturday! This week on the blog I shared a delicious roasted broccoli Caesar salad. I also posted a collection of fall meal-prep recipes, a spicy brown butter pasta, and these indulgent sheet-pan smashburger fries. You can find a new weekly menu here, and read about our week here. We launched a new … Read more

This strawberry avocado salsa is the ideal warm-weather snack. Serve it chilled with plenty of salty tortilla chips and an icy margarita. It balances a touch of heat, bright sweetness and rich creaminess from avocado — so good you might eat it with a spoon. Here’s everything you need to know about this spoon-worthy salsa. … Read more

Please update your google readers! http://feeds.feedburner.com/howsweeteats/smSp Helllo. 🙂 How are you doing? I’m doing well — enjoying some quiet time on a cozy Christmas vacation. This is one of the rare stretches in months where my husband and I have an extended period at home together. While living in close quarters sometimes tests my patience, … Read more

This salad has taken over my summer. It’s loaded: sweet figs and nectarines, crispy pancetta, creamy goat cheese, ripe avocado and crunchy pistachios. A bright nectarine vinaigrette ties everything together—tart, slightly sweet and perfectly vinegary. The balance of flavors and textures is exactly what I want on warm evenings. This felt like a refreshing change … Read more