How about pairing a little chocolate with beer? If you’re currently daydreaming about layered flavors in a milkshake, you’re in good company. This version combines dark stout, creamy vanilla ice cream, marshmallow cream, rich chocolate ganache, whipped cream and crunchy graham cracker shards in one glorious glass. And yes, it’s finished with a toasted marshmallow … Read more

I have another chicken dish for you that won’t disappoint. I’m not sure this fits the strictest definition of cashew chicken — I don’t always know how “traditional” versions are made, and this one was mostly improvised. Still, it’s essentially cashew chicken, How Sweet style: a spin on my crunchy honey chicken with a few … Read more

Here are my favorite fall dinner recipes—cozy, comforting, and full of autumn flavors. Enjoy! Hello! I’m a little obsessed with fall dinners. It might seem early, and we’re still enjoying late-summer produce, but if you like planning dinners ahead, this curated list will help you map out comforting, seasonal meals. Think roasted squash, savory pumpkin, … Read more

Here’s the big question. Are you a chocolate or vanilla person? I can never decide. It depends entirely on my mood. Sometimes I want a deeply fudgy chocolate base, other times I crave the clarity of vanilla bean. When it comes to desserts, I often choose the over-the-top version—how many treats can you stack inside … Read more

Let’s throw everything in a skillet and call it lasagna! Skillet lasagna, that is. We have meat, a green vegetable, noodles, ricotta, marinara and some melty mozzarella—so yes, this absolutely counts as lasagna. It’s fun when you can bend the rules! Even though the new year has begun, the first full week always feels long. … Read more

Hellllo cranberry cobbler bars! This is a perfect holiday dessert you can make ahead. It’s a great option if you’re not into pumpkin — and yes, it’s a gorgeous hot-pink color! These bars are inspired by a blueberry-peach cobbler bar but with a seasonal cranberry twist. They begin with a buttery shortbread crust, a fruity … Read more

Something completely unexpected is happening. I’ve been craving tomato sauce. This is a big deal for me. If you’ve followed along for a while, you know I’m not usually a tomato-sauce person. I prefer very little sauce on my pizza and I rarely reach for pasta with a red sauce. It’s just not my thing. … Read more

Here’s how we’re spending the weekend: making French onion meatballs right now. Hi — I’m back with another French onion recipe. I KNOW. I realize I’ve been turning everything into French onion this year, but I can’t help it. This might be the last one… unless it isn’t. This year alone I made French onion … Read more

This French onion galette is elegant yet simple. A flaky Gruyère and thyme crust holds sweet, caramelized onions, baked until golden and comforting. Serve warm with a green salad for a complete, satisfying meal. Here’s a special, easy dish you can make for a celebratory dinner or a cozy night in. This galette feels fancy … Read more

See this pan? That pan belonged to Mother Lovett and I’ve seriously wrecked it. She kept it spotless for decades, and when I inherited it in 2009 I let it go. You might call it “seasoned,” but mostly it’s the result of my habit of avoiding dishes for hours after cooking. On a good day … Read more