I have one word and one word only. Ew. I really don’t want to discuss it. No, I really don’t want to discuss it. How does one even eat that thing? Do you eat the bottom stem-like part? Because I definitely cut that off. Here’s the deal. I fried one slice of bacon and let … Read more

These summer crab nachos are a snacky dream: jumbo lump crab brightened with lime, melty cheese, crunchy tortilla chips and a crisp garden salsa. Ideal for happy hour or an easy last-minute get-together. Everything we love on one big plate of nachos—fresh seafood, vibrant produce and oozy cheese. Crunchy tortilla chips topped with buttery lump … Read more

Please update your Google Reader! http://feeds.feedburner.com/howsweeteats/smSp Whoa. Before you get too excited about these vegetables, I should confess I only had a few bites. I haven’t completely turned my back on you — I’m just picky. Veggies make me nervous sometimes. They can make me sweat, give me a rash, overwhelm my taste buds, even … Read more

Let’s eat a pile of pasta! This is such a good one. I’m obsessed with this recipe from a new cookbook I absolutely love: April Bloomfield’s A Girl and Her Greens. Her recipes make vegetables exciting, and this dish is no exception. The book isn’t just about greens — it’s full of thoughtful, flavorful recipes … Read more

  Guess what? Friday Trivia is back tomorrow with four chances to win a great prize.   I have a soft spot for holiday-flavored candies, which is saying a lot because I’m a bit of a chocolate snob.   Okay — a big chocolate snob. An expensive chocolate snob.   Years ago my aunt always … Read more

{via} Happy Saturday! It’s been a while since I last posted a “crush” roundup, what with Thanksgiving and everything else. The holiday season is officially here, and I couldn’t be more excited. I’ve been listening to Christmas music nonstop—maybe a little too enthusiastically, but I don’t care. What are you all up to? This morning … Read more

It should come as no surprise that I’d make a tres leches confetti cake. I added sprinkles to my tres leches cake — and yes, I’m thrilled about it. Sprinkles make everything better. My inner seven-year-old will always agree: I’ll never be over sprinkles. I even framed the sprinkle pour in my kitchen. It felt … Read more

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