This grilled taco chicken with Frito slaw might just become your new favorite dinner. Taco-spiced chicken is grilled to juicy perfection and served with a bright, crunchy slaw finished with chili cheese Fritos for irresistible texture. It’s flavorful, simple to make, and a fun meal to serve. Make Frito slaw your go-to side or main … Read more

I’m interrupting our regular schedule to share some birthday wishes. A few weeks ago, a wonderful guy named Drew reached out and asked if I could create something special for his girlfriend Christine’s birthday. He was earnest, persistent, and clearly thoughtful — especially when he mentioned how much he loves to cook. He also told … Read more

I always tease Mr. How Sweet about his quirky food obsessions—plain egg whites, plain ground turkey, protein bars. I’m just relieved he moved past his tuna and hard‑boiled egg phase. That literally stunk. Lately I’ve developed my own obsession: muffins. I want to bake every flavor imaginable, using every fruit possible, full of melted chips, … Read more

Sharing my 2023 kids gift guide — a curated collection of toys, books, clothing, and gear our children actually use and love. These are tried-and-true favorites for babies, toddlers, and elementary-aged kids. I say it every year, but this may be my favorite gift guide yet. With an 8-year-old, a 6-year-old, and a 2-year-old at … Read more

Let’s talk about a few things I’ll never understand. First up: Ben as the Bachelor. I really don’t get it — not even a little. Next: fruit served as dessert. If it’s just fruit, it’s not dessert to me. Unless it’s drenched in chocolate or something indulgent, I won’t accept it as dessert. At best, … Read more

A dreamy menu for the week is here! Looking for dinner inspiration? Here are flavorful, easy-to-make meals to plan your week around. What to Eat This Week Spinach artichoke pasta skillet Crispy baked cheeseburger quesadillas Parmesan chicken meatballs with tomato orzo One-pot smoked sausage and rice Tomato soup with toasted quinoa Grilled chicken and broccoli … Read more

I have never been a big fan of fruit-flavored chocolate — except for chocolate-covered strawberries. I used to beg for those chocolate orange balls you could buy at the drugstore. They seemed like the coolest thing: a large, round piece of chocolate, all wrapped up and ready to be tapped and shared. I finally tried … Read more

I think it’s safe to say there’s never a shortage of cheese in the How Sweet household. Because we have so much cheese, I like to get creative and try lighter or different preparations now and then. Since Mr. How Sweet often requests “healthy” versions of everything — cookies, cheesecake, butter chicken and Oreos included … Read more

I’m not usually drawn to pastries. I can walk past a box of donuts without a second thought, and a stray danish won’t tempt me. But every now and then all I want is a warm muffin with a smear of butter. We don’t keep muffins around often — they feel like a breakfast food … Read more