Currently Crushing On: Who I’m Obsessed With Now

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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

Brown Butter Pistachio Chocolate Chunk Shortbread Cookies

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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

Make-Ahead Smoothie Packs: Meal Prep Tips and Recipes

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I’m about to share a life hack that’s been saving my snacks and simplifying mornings.

meal prep: how to make smoothie packs for the week ahead I howsweeteats.com

Smoothie packs!

They’re so simple — embarrassingly easy. I’m a little irritated I didn’t start making them years ago, but now that I have a kid and a busier schedule, they’ve become indispensable. I often joke that I “don’t have any time,” but the truth is I choose how I spend the time I do have. Smoothies used to feel high-maintenance because I had to pull out multiple bags and jars each morning; making smoothie packs removes that friction.

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Red, White & Berry Salad with Pistachio Crunch

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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

Buttery Cornbread Crumb Muffins: Crispy Streusel Topping

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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

Quick Baked Turkey Tacos for Busy Weeknights

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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

Oven-Roasted Bourbon-Glazed Chicken Breasts

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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

Refreshing Margarita Float Recipes: Boozy Frozen Cocktails to Try

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These margarita floats are incredibly refreshing and perfect for summer. Served on the rocks with a scoop of sorbet or sherbet, they deliver icy, bright flavor—especially with a chili-lime rim for extra kick. Make these margarita floats your go-to summer cocktail. Get ready for happy hour—these are outstanding. Frosty margaritas rimmed with chili-lime seasoning, topped … Read more

White Cheddar & Arugula Pesto Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Mac and cheese cures all. …conflict. …tantrumy husbands. …tantrumy toddlers. …which are pretty much the same thing. …rainy days. …sad faces. …loose jeans. …life. You know, like HUGE things! This dish makes my head spin. Lots o’ green stuff. A little peppery and almost neon — this arugula pesto brightened several dishes for me last … Read more

Friendsgiving Pumpkin Skillet Cobbler Recipe (2017)

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We need to make pumpkin cobbler a thing. Some of you might already know this dessert. I didn’t realize it existed until I decided to create it — and then discovered it was already a thing. Now it’s one of my favorite things. This is how it looks when it comes out of the oven. … Read more