Happy February! This week on the blog I shared a halloumi blood orange panzanella salad, a sheet pan sausage and pierogi dinner, several recipes perfect for February, and crispy buffalo smashed potatoes. I also rounded up my January favorites. My winter favorites and Valentine’s picks are highlighted, along with a collection of cute Valentine’s finds … Read more

{via} Here are some of my current favorite recipes and food discoveries from around the web. I’ve picked a range of sweet and savory ideas that are perfect for spring and early summer—fresh flavors, playful desserts, and comforting crowd-pleasers. Browse, get inspired, and try something new! Sweet Treats Horchata ice cream: A creamy, cinnamon-scented treat … Read more

Happy 2018! How did we get here? This is one of my favorite posts to share each year. While it stays similar, I swap in and out around 40–50 lighter meals I loved over the past year and remove ones I didn’t make as often. I refer to this post endlessly during the year, especially … Read more

Update your readers! http://feeds.feedburner.com/howsweeteats/smSp   Missed appetizers 1 & 2? Buffalo Chicken Dip Firecracker Shrimp   What do “smashed” potatoes mean to you?   To me: Smashed = mashed with the skins left on, with some texture remaining. Mashed = smooth and skinless.   When I say “smashed,” I also mean the kind I was … Read more

Sheet pan pesto salmon is the easiest dinner ever! Hello dinner! This dish is satisfying, quick to assemble, and manages to be both light and filling. It’s a simple weeknight solution that feels special without much effort. We eat seasonally at home, and this recipe is perfect for a Monday or Tuesday when you want … Read more

Happy Saturday! This week on the blog I shared a savory Dutch baby with slow-roasted tomatoes, plus a street corn pizza topped with chili-lime chicken, grilled feta with chimichurri and pistachios, and our final Summer Fridays post of the season. There’s a new weekly menu and a fresh look inside a week in our life, … Read more

I have a longtime obsession with fruit and cheese. I absolutely love the combination — it fascinates me. There aren’t many fruit-and-cheese pairings I don’t love. Even banana and cheesecake feel right together. Over the years I’ve mixed blueberries with unexpected partners — basil, bacon, breakfast pastries — and it usually works. One summer I … Read more

I live for a fall cheese board—and this one tops the rest thanks to bourbon crackling caramel. This board is all about contrasts: creamy, salty cheeses paired with a sweet, crackling caramel and smoky honey roasted pepitas. It’s a simple idea that feels elevated and perfect for autumn entertaining. We haven’t done a huge cheeseboard … Read more

Oh my gosh. Summer is officially here and I’m inexplicably excited. I even washed an old pair of Arden B white cropped pants from 2007 last week to prepare for the season. They’re still in a wrinkled heap at the edge of my bed, but it’s the thought that counts. Two things I will never … Read more

…for most of 2017! We’re excited to share that a new little pumpkin will be joining our family this Fall. If you’d like more updates and thoughts about pregnancy and parenting, there are additional posts on the baby page. Thank you so much for being here! xo