{via} I know it sounds cliché, but I can’t believe it’s already September and Labor Day weekend. Summer flew by faster than I expected. Somehow I’m starting to look forward to fall — it’s my favorite season and I missed fully enjoying the last couple of autumns. For the next couple of weeks though? I’ll … Read more

This is my give-me-a-break-from-candy-canes dinner. My no-more-cookies-and-it’s-only-the-second-week-of-December dinner. The it’s-the-holiday-season-so-I’m-on-a-dinner-making-strike-until-January dinner. The truth is that I need a dinner intervention. Big time. The last few weeks my dinner ideas have been totally shot. My brain turns into a black hole after mid-afternoon—empty and uninspired—so I found myself digging through a thesaurus for dinner words. I … Read more

Wishing you a joyful holiday season filled with warmth and happiness. May this time bring peace to your home and good cheer to everyone you hold dear. I appreciate your presence and support more than words can say. Thank you for being here — it truly means the world to me. With love and gratitude, … Read more

This sheet pan smoked sausage tortellini is an ideal easy weeknight dinner. Smoked turkey sausage, sweet peppers, onions and cheese tortellini roast together on one pan for a simple, flavorful meal that comes together in about 40 minutes. This is dinner solved. Smoked sausage sheet pan dinners are a staple for a reason: they’re fast, … Read more

Wait a minute! Yes—I’m actually making this: chocolate, coffee and wine together. A red wine latte. A WINE LATTE! Served warm in a comforting mug of love. This is exactly how I want Valentine’s Day to look. And yes—this is a cabernet CHOCOLATE latte. We’re doing it. I originally considered a plain red wine latte, … Read more

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