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

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

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

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

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

I’ve got a simple, healthy and incredibly flavorful dinner for you. Here it is: Cajun salmon for the win! Yes, I like exclamation points. This salmon is seriously incredible. It’s that easy to make at home. I’d deliver it with a beer, a glass of wine, or a few cans of your favorite sparkling water … Read more

And now for one of my favorite traditions: the annual roundup of kitchen disasters. This year felt especially chaotic — I don’t even know how my kitchen survived. I always complain about it, but this year was somehow the worst. Why? Because of a baby. Adding a child into the mix completely threw off my … Read more

Happy Saturday! I absolutely love October — it feels like the coziest month of the year. This week on the blog I shared a delicious butternut squash frittata, a warm and comforting chicken soup risotto, sweet-and-spicy hot honey roasted Brussels sprouts, and our much-loved vodka sauce pizza. Each recipe is perfect for fall and easy … Read more

I couldn’t help myself. This wasn’t the fourth boozy recipe I planned to share this week — it was the fifth. The fourth one is still waiting because I made these margaritas late one afternoon for dinner. I only got away with it because my husband has been out of town for five days and … Read more

These are not going to be pretty. And they certainly are not anywhere close to being healthy. If you are lactose intolerant, these might make you regret your life choices. You may need to buy a bigger pair of jeans after eating them — or at least undo a button. They’re probably the kind of … Read more