So… does it still count as an anniversary dinner if you have it two weeks early? We did, and I’m calling it close enough. After four years of marriage, I’ve learned that some things are worth arguing about and many are not. Sometimes you pick your battles — and sometimes you pick chicken and dumplings. … Read more
Best day of the week! Here’s how my weekend is shaping up. EATING Making my simple summer chickpea salad — it’s a big hit and I’m prepping a batch for next week. I’m also into my tomato picnic toast right now; it’s bright, fresh, and perfect for warm weather. DRINKING Margarita floats are my current … Read more
With brown butter, creamy mascarpone, crispy sage, caramelized shallots and a whole lot of other delicious components that couldn’t all fit in the title. I’m in serious food love. This is especially notable because I used to say I didn’t even like lasagna. Big change: I now adore it. Not just like it — I … Read more
Hello beautiful! We’re starting the week with a simple, bright roasted lemon chicken — the kind of comforting, satisfying meal that makes Monday feel easy. It’s hearty, flavorful and effortless to pull together. This chicken is insane. I didn’t expect anyone to be head-over-heels for it — lemon isn’t always my partner’s first pick — … Read more
Is it officially summer yet? Maybe not by the calendar, but it sure feels like it — temperatures jumped from the 40s to the 90s in just a few days, and I’m already contending with sticky legs clinging to every chair until October. Welcome to summer. So let’s celebrate. Who else loves mojitos? I wish … Read more
I totally forgot to mention something.
My soup obsession is back.
Even though I wrote about soup almost weekly last year, the warmer months made me lose steam — I really don’t like heat, and it kept me from craving hot bowls. But now that the season has shifted, my entire being is calling for soup again: body, mind and soul. Expect soup at least once a week for a while. Consider yourself warned.
Celebrate the new year with a week of delicious, easy-to-make dishes that suit a variety of tastes. Below is a curated menu to inspire breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and cozy weekend meals. Each recipe is simple to prepare, packed with flavor, and great for sharing or meal-prepping. Planning meals for the week can be fun and … Read more
Please update your Google Reader! http://feeds.feedburner.com/howsweeteats/smSp This dip might not win any beauty contests, but it sure wins on flavor. I adapted this recipe from my friend Kelly — you know, the one with the adorable baby. The original calls for a can of chili, but I happened to use some of my own frozen … Read more
This is how we bring sunshine and style to a simple, refreshing cocktail. I’m nearly done with my strawberry phase — maybe one more recipe tomorrow, then a little break. Strawberries are irresistible right now. I’m sitting here eating them straight from the store container while we remain kitchenless, and good strawberries always feel like … Read more
It’s been far too long since we talked about brown butter. I realized it’s been nearly a month since I last posted about it, which in my world feels like ages. So I made this tilapia and finished it with a drizzle of brown butter. I still seared the fish in coconut oil, but that … Read more