I’m getting one last cookie in under the wire for you. This is the final cookie I’m sharing over at Better Homes and Gardens and it combines two things I totally adore: mocha and coconut. Here’s how it went down: I started with a classic chocolate crinkle cookie dough. Into that I folded in 1/3 … Read more

Meet squash and cheese: Squash and cheese is mac and cheese’s slightly lighter, more golden cousin. I wasn’t sure we’d get along at first, but they pair surprisingly well—especially when other vegetables don’t try to steal the spotlight. I admit the appeal likely comes from the cheese, but that’s part of the dish’s charm. The … Read more

Let’s talk about a flavor-packed dish that isn’t peppermint bark cheesecake. It’s been a while since I posted a salmon recipe here — about 15 months if we’re being precise. The last straightforward salmon dish I shared was back in August 2014, and while I did post crispy tortilla-crusted salmon sliders in February, that one … Read more

This peppermint popcorn is festive and fun: popcorn drizzled with white chocolate, topped with crunchy peppermint and tossed with marshmallows. It’s an ideal snack for the holiday season! Holiday week just got sweeter — and snackier. I can already picture the weeks ahead filled with snacks, and how in a couple of weeks I’ll be … Read more

I say this every year, but this might be my favorite kid’s gift guide yet. With a newly turned three-year-old and an almost six-year-old, I have a clear sense of what they truly love and play with most. Many items remain on the list because the younger one naturally begins to enjoy toys that belonged … Read more

Grilled Corn, Mushroom & Roasted Poblano Tacos with Chipotle Crema This is the sort of meal that makes me want to dive straight into dinner. Any taco can do that, but these in particular deserve that kind of praise: rich, buttery vegetables, warm corn tortillas and a spicy, silky crema. Truly worth every crumb. These … Read more

HAPPY MONDAY! You guys — I am beyond excited to share a big project we’ve been developing for the past year: Sweet Peas Meals! Maria and I teamed up to create a meal-planning subscription after hearing so many of you talk about the weekly dinner struggle: cooking the same meals repeatedly, wanting balanced, flavorful dinners, … Read more

This summer’s biggest quest begins now: find a truly great peach. One perfect peach is enough to make me giddy. I get one or two each season and immediately start daydreaming about moving somewhere peaches are reliably amazing. Until then, I’ll do what any reasonable person would do—coat them in sugar and butter and caramelize … Read more

‘Tis the season for strange and delicious combinations. How many things can I reasonably put butternut squash into before you roll your eyes? Apparently a lot. I’ve been experimenting nonstop—roasting, mashing, topping, layering—just to see how far squash can go. Happy Monday. Today we’re eating nachos. Usually by November 1 I’m fully in the holiday … Read more

Please update your google readers! http://feeds.feedburner.com/howsweeteats/smSp   I’ll tell you a little secret.   You can buy frozen bacon-wrapped scallops at warehouse stores like Sam’s Club and Costco, and likely at other retailers. That’s a convenient shortcut, but making them yourself is more rewarding—and they taste better.   The extra effort is minimal, and the … Read more