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

Otherwise known as: how to eat all the hummus. If eating an entire hummus platter is wrong, I don’t want to be right. Making this at home is absolutely doable, and the result is anything but boring. Creamy bean dips that are perfect for pita and crunchy chips? Yes, please. We fell in love with … Read more

I adore this grilled zucchini Caesar: large zucchini chunks charred and caramelized on the grill, finished with a tangy Greek yogurt Caesar dressing, shaved Parmesan, and crisp sourdough breadcrumbs. A perfect summer dish. I’ll turn anything into a Caesar. This grilled zucchini Caesar is simple but bold: hearty zucchini pieces grilled until slightly charred, drizzled … Read more

Your weekend just got an upgrade: loaded mashed potato pancakes are on the menu! This recipe is a full-on nostalgic throwback for me — my mom used to make mashed potato pancakes when I was growing up. Maybe not every week, but they were memorable enough that it felt like she did. I loved them: … Read more

Happy National Doughnut Day! I usually roll my eyes at food holidays, but National Doughnut Day is one I always celebrate. If you love doughnuts even a little, join me. Last year I shared a puff pastry doughnut recipe that’s my fast, foolproof shortcut. Yes, it’s a cheat compared to yeasted doughnuts, but puff pastry … Read more

Finally, it’s February! There are plenty of tried-and-true favorites on this week’s menu. We’re starting the week with a classic: thai coconut chickpea curry. It’s a perfect Monday meal—hearty and comforting without being overly heavy, and leftovers make an excellent lunch. I usually serve it with coconut rice, though quick-cooking rice works well in a … Read more