Maple roasted carrots make an irresistible side dish. Roasted until caramelized, they’re finished with creamy goat cheese, crunchy toasted hazelnuts and bright fresh herbs for a simple, flavorful plate. These carrots are roasted with maple syrup and olive oil, then topped with toasted hazelnuts, crumbled goat cheese and a scattering of herbs. The result is … Read more

It all begins with peanut butter. Don’t most things start with peanut butter? Lunches as a kid, first days of school, breakfast every morning… Maybe it’s just me. Sometimes I feel like my life revolves around peanut butter (and chocolate, of course). Not complaining—just saying. I adapted a whole wheat chocolate peanut butter pancake recipe, … Read more

[Pittsburgh friends! I’m signing books tomorrow — Saturday, Sept 6 — at South Hills Village Barnes & Noble. Come play!] And cinnamon honey butter. Oh my gosh. It’s September — am I still allowed to talk about peaches? If I can find good ones here, you can probably find them almost anywhere. There are still … Read more

I’m doing the Friday dance. My version of celebrating the end of the week involves blasting something ridiculous — maybe Kenny Loggins — and occasionally replaying Thrift Shop more times than I care to admit. But snacks make everything better, so here: granola. This coconut butter granola has quickly become my go-to snack. I know … Read more

I know — I thought I was done with all of those obnoxious grilled cheese sandwiches too. …apparently not. I feel a little guilty because just a week ago I was writing about brussels sprouts with bread and cheese, and now here I am again — brussels sprouts, bread, and cheese. Maybe I need to … Read more

Hello and happy Saturday! This week on the blog I shared gorgonzola steak lettuce cups, easy pulled BBQ chicken sandwiches, a collection of recipes for Mother’s Day weekend, and a hot honey & bacon whipped goat cheese dip. If you’re planning for the Kentucky Derby, I also rounded up a selection of recipes perfect for … Read more

I have a thing for dried cherries. Let’s call it a mutual relationship. Speaking of mutual relationships, that’s how Mr. How Sweet’s best man described their bond at our wedding. It was odd, and I’m grateful I have the video to remember it by. Dried cherries always remind me of vacations in Northern Michigan. We … Read more

This is how I do it—step by step. The best part about browning butter is that you don’t need softened butter. If you, like me, don’t have much patience, you can start with cold, room-temperature, or softened butter—any will work. I prefer unsalted butter, but that’s a personal choice. I add the butter to a … Read more

I wish I could make this for everyone I love. I want to make this for the friendly woman I see at yoga who I secretly want to be friends with. Every time she tries to chat before class I smile, nod and look away because I’m shy — especially when I’m in spandex. This … Read more

Let’s talk about your dinner tonight. It’s Monday and many of us default to the “start-the-week-right” routine: plain salads, steamed veggies, or some bland, health-focused meal that feels more like punishment than nourishment. You tell yourself no beer, no wine, and definitely no cheese, because a disciplined Monday will somehow set the tone for the … Read more