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

Hello! This is the breakfast (or brunch) you’ll want on repeat: pimento cheese brunch grits. Call it brunch and you can absolutely pair it with a glass of champagne—no judgment necessary. This dish celebrates why brunch exists: delicious food and a relaxed morning vibe. These grits are next level. The key is stirring creamy pimento … Read more

Happy weekend! I’m thrilled because I’m headed to a James Taylor concert — can’t wait. Otherwise, we’re taking it slow and soaking up as much summer as possible. The other day I shared my top picks from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and explained why I love each item. My mom, aunt, cousin and I have … Read more

Here are some recent finds I can’t stop thinking about — delicious recipes and little luxuries that deserve a spotlight. Bacon fried rice. Seriously irresistible — smoky, savory, and perfect for using up leftovers. Potato chip cookies. Sweet and salty with a satisfying crunch. I can’t deal with how good these are. Blueberry chocolate chip … Read more

Holiday season is in full swing, and many of us are ready to return to comforting, home-cooked meals. Soup, salad and simple dinners sound perfect right now. If you’re planning your weekly menu, here are easy, flavorful options that make weeknight cooking enjoyable and satisfying. Below is a curated weekly meal lineup featuring balanced dinners, … Read more