Holiday Favorites Giveaway — Win a $500 Amazon Gift Card (Closed)

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Happy December 12th! I’m so excited to begin counting down the 12 days of Christmas with you. Many of you have asked if I’ll be doing another 12 Days of Christmas series this year. While a full vlogging series isn’t in the cards — we’re busy cuddling a newborn — I couldn’t resist sharing some … Read more

Smoked Maple Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe

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New favorite flavor alert: smoked maple in everything. I’ve been on a mission to test smoked maple recipes lately, and this smoked maple Old Fashioned is one of the best. It’s the perfect drink for fall and winter—smoky, deeply flavored and wonderfully warming. It hits like a cozy bonfire in a glass. The inspiration came … Read more

Fluffernutter Cupcakes Recipe: Peanut Butter & Marshmallow Swirl

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At 6PM last night, cupcakes were the furthest thing from my mind. Until I saw that bowl of batter. After a food-and-wine filled weekend, all I wanted was a simple, one-course meal without three forks and two spoons. Staying near the airport for an early flight, I dragged myself to the nearest restaurant and sank … Read more

Ultimate 2022 Gift Guide for Her: Top Picks by Interest

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My 2022 women’s gift guide is here — a collection of my favorite things that I reach for again and again. This guide gathers tons of tried-and-true favorites: cozy loungewear, reliable travel pieces, everyday essentials and a few indulgences I love year after year. You may have seen many of these in my favorites roundups, … Read more

Peach Pinot Noir Sangria Recipe for Summer Parties

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Welcome to another sangria recipe on the blog! This pinot grigio peach sangria is light, fruity, and perfect for summer weekends—full of peaches, a splash of brandy, and fizzy club soda. Frozen fruit chills the pitcher without watering it down. Last year I started using bags of frozen peaches in sangrias because they keep the … Read more

Juicy Turkey Burgers: Flavorful Homemade Recipe and Tips

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Please update your Google Reader to the new feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/howsweeteats/smSp One of the most rewarding parts of our marriage has been rescuing my husband from a steady diet of plain ground turkey and plain egg whites. Yes — really. That was his go-to meal for far too long. Plain, plain, plain. How could anyone live … Read more

Fudgesicle Granita Recipe: Creamy Frozen Chocolate Treat

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Oh oh oh… I did something a little unexpected. I made a fudgesicle in a large baking dish, scraped it with a fork, and added more chocolate. Then I called it a granita — mostly because I was winging it and enjoy putting my own spin on classic recipes. It’s a messy, fun way to … Read more

Roasted Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Brown Butter & Parmesan

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Please update your Google Reader! http://feeds.feedburner.com/howsweeteats/smSp Remember the whole wheat pumpkin gnocchi? I love making gnocchi — they’re deceptively simple and absolutely delicious. These butternut squash gnocchi are, hands down, the best I’ve made so far. I roasted butternut squash with olive oil, salt, pepper, a touch of cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg. The … Read more

Crispy Salmon Fritters with Creamy Dill Sauce

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Salmon fritters are crisp on the outside and tender and flaky inside, brightened with roasted red peppers, lemon, and garlic. Pan-fry until golden and crunchy, then dip in a creamy dill sauce—utterly delicious. These salmon fritters are a perfect make-ahead weekday meal. Thin, crispy, buttery bites studded with roasted red pepper and fresh herbs, served … Read more

Summer Fridays Vol. 8: New Music & Summer Vibes Playlist

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Happy summer Fridays to you! EATING My one-pot peach basil chicken is on repeat lately, and my simple summer chickpea salad is an absolute must-make if you haven’t tried it. Both are light, fresh, and perfect for warm weather. I’m also loving chili lime chicken tacos for quick weeknight dinners that taste like summer. DRINKING … Read more