You know I love the sweet and salty combination. I don’t usually make omelets because they tend to be full of vegetables, though they are a convenient way to sneak veggies in—especially if a generous amount of cheese is involved. And bacon, of course. I probably would have added bacon to this omelet, or served … Read more

Crispy smashed sweet potatoes are crunchy, sweet, savory and absolutely delicious. Today I’m sharing a sneak peek recipe from my new book, Everyday Dinners. This dish delivers texture and bold flavor, and works perfectly as a side, snack or even a simple dinner. The book launches soon, and I can’t wait for you to get … Read more

Let’s call this lunch in a hurry. If you could see my house right now, you’d probably cry. I’ve been enjoying a couple of single-lady days and when that happens I don’t clean up after myself. I make quick, thrown-together meals so I can get back to my Felicity marathon. I peel wine labels off … Read more

Today is a special day: it’s someone’s birthday — the guy I live with. Yep, it’s his birthday. He turns 83 today! Okay, not really — he’s actually in his 30s. The old-jokes about him being older than me lost their charm a few years back. I probably need new material, though he supplies fresh … Read more

Welcome to Summer Fridays — that moment when the weekend vibe starts early, even if you haven’t left town yet! CELEBRATING We had an incredible party last night for The Pretty Dish at Room & Board in DC. It was such a fun event: cocktails from the book, bourbon burgers turned into mini sliders, avocado … Read more

Or in a jar. This is the same jar you’ll see in all my smoothies. Yes, I only have one jar. It actually belongs to Mr. How Sweet and came from Bass Pro Shops. It’s the one thing I let him keep from his bachelor pad because it somehow makes me feel a little southern. … Read more

Hey hey summer! All month long I’ll be sharing a series of summer cocktails. This ginger beer shandy is one of my favorites: it combines beer, bright citrus, and spicy ginger beer, finished with a crystallized ginger rim for a sweet, gingery crunch. The shandy is crisp and refreshing with just a touch of heat. … Read more

Hello, weekend! On the blog this week I started off with sheet pan chicken fajitas — they’re simple, flavorful, and perfect for an easy weeknight meal. I also posted a harvest skillet tortellini that’s full of fall veggies, a cozy pomegranate cider, a soft pumpkin focaccia, and indulgent salted peanut butter cup bars. There’s a … Read more

This ham and Swiss puff pastry is shaped into a beautiful star and makes a delicious, crowd-pleasing appetizer. Layers of melty cheese and crispy ham are tucked into buttery, flaky pastry and baked until golden and puffed. It’s irresistible. Your new weekend snack has arrived. This recipe uses just five simple ingredients. That means it’s … Read more

So… you want to know what kind of peanut butter was in that peanut butter and jelly snack cake? It started with these peanuts. Then they were churned into this. Next, the mixture was swirled into a creamy base. A little extra something was added for depth and sweetness. And then this beautiful transformation happened… … Read more