Hello! This week on the blog I posted a batch of fresh spring recipes I think you’ll love. I shared spring couscous bowls that so many of you have already tried, along with a crispy orzo frittata and a roundup of favorite spring dishes to inspire seasonal meals. I also posted an orange sheet cake … Read more

As Valentine’s Day approached, Mr. How Sweet faced a familiar dilemma: what to get his beautiful bride? Normally I would buy her something shiny to distract her. “Oh, look, there are SEQUINS on that blouse! Aren’t they AMAZING? Those are the BEST sequins ever!” Fact: most men don’t care about sequins — at least not … Read more

It’s time to share this year’s kitchen disasters — a collection of recipe attempts that didn’t go as planned. I’m back with my annual roundup of recipe fails. I’ve done this nearly every year for more than a decade, and I missed last year because we’d just moved into a new house and, honestly, everything … Read more

Happy weekend! This week on the blog I announced that my salted pistachio cookie butter is back in stock for a limited time — grab a jar while it lasts! I also posted several new recipes: chili lime salmon tostadas, sticky honey mustard chicken with slaw, a collection of cozy recipes for January, and white … Read more

Right now, the way to my heart is chocolate pistachio shortbread. Look at those melty puddles, flaky crystals of sea salt and crunchy pistachios! I used to share endless batches of cookies when I first started blogging, but in recent years I scaled back. This year I decided to go all in again. The cashew … Read more

This berry arugula salad is a perfect summer dish. Topped with honey-pistachio clusters and a goat cheese vinaigrette, it’s simple, flavorful, and festive. Seasonal summer salads are finally here. This red, white and berry arugula salad is a summer dream: four kinds of berries, a bright lemony goat cheese vinaigrette, and crunchy honeyed pistachio clusters. … Read more

Hello little cornbread crumb muffins — you irresistible things! These muffins are soft, fluffy and capture everything I love about classic cornbread, with a sweet, buttery crumble on top that makes them feel a bit like coffee cake. They’re simple, comforting and hard to stop eating. The idea of cornmeal with a streusel isn’t new … Read more

Everyone loves these baked ground turkey tacos — a fast, family-friendly weeknight dinner that’s cheesy, warm and finished with shredded lettuce, avocado and fresh pico de gallo. This is our family’s current favorite taco recipe. Crunchy shells, melted cheese and all the classic taco toppings make these irresistible. Tacos have become a regular request in … Read more

Roasted Bourbon-Glazed Chicken Breasts Remember when things felt simpler? Back then you might have spent afternoons flipping through magazines, learning the latest dance moves, or daydreaming about crushes with a certain ’90s wardrobe. Those memories come with a particular kind of comfort—much like a perfectly roasted chicken breast. Simple, satisfying, and unexpectedly nostalgic. Then someone … Read more