I did something a little monumental this weekend. Well, monumental for me. I actually planted something — a vegetable — in a pot at my house. I even had a bag of manure on the driveway. I’d like to think this is the start of a new, green-thumbed me, although I complained through the whole … Read more

Hello lover! I’m sharing my favorite French onion soup with you. Rich, caramelized onions, plenty of melty gruyère and a little splash of bourbon make this soup decadent and comforting. It’s perfect for a chilly day or a cozy Valentine’s dinner—personally, I’d pick this for Valentine’s every time. I have an older slow-cooker version on … Read more

You want to know the truth? When I want to make something effortless, I make nut butter. It’s one of those projects where you toss nuts into a food processor, let them whirl around, and wait for the magic to happen. The only moment that feels like actual effort is resisting the urge to lick … Read more

I made you dinner. Eating pork on New Year’s is supposed to bring good luck — so I combined that tradition with a bright, colorful meal: pulled pork tostadas. They’re festive, flavorful and perfect for using up leftover pork. I never need a reason to eat pork, but if good luck is involved, I’m all … Read more

[The winners of the giveaway are listed below. Please email me at howsweeteats [at] gmail [dot] com with your mailing address.] Andrea Ortlieb — “Over Christmas each year, instead of buying presents for her 10 children, their spouses and children, my grandma would rent a hotel room for two nights for each family. We would … Read more

If there was ever a bandwagon worth joining, this is it. How many donuts are in your Instagram feed right now? Count them — I’ll wait. Apparently it’s National Do(ugh)nut Day, and yes, that’s an actual thing. I spent a big chunk of my day happily trapped in the Instagram vortex instead of doing the … Read more

It was a tempting week in the How Sweet house. After spending too many moments stealing spoonfuls from a jar of salted caramel, I realized I needed to do something with it. Instead of making peanut butter cups, I made salted caramel cups. Milk chocolate surrounding salty caramel sounded irresistible. I used a mini muffin … Read more

This sticky apple cider chicken makes a lovely fall dinner. Boneless chicken thighs are seared until golden, finished in a sticky apple cider and honey glaze, and served with a crisp, refreshing autumn slaw. The combination is light, satisfying, and full of seasonal flavor. Fall dinners are my favorite. This recipe is tender, sweet, tangy … Read more

This summer squash couscous salad is pure summer on a plate. Tender pearl couscous tossed with bright basil pesto, softened zucchini and summer squash, salty feta, crunchy pistachios and plenty of fresh herbs makes a vibrant side or a satisfying light main. Green, fresh, and perfect for warm evenings. This couscous salad blends fluffy, slightly … Read more

I’ve gathered my favorite fall recipes to inspire your seasonal cooking and entertaining. Over the years I’ve shared a lot of football and tailgate recipe collections each Labor Day. Since that’s well covered, I went digging through past posts and pulled together the recipes I’m most excited to make this season. Sometimes I’m slow to … Read more