Okay, I spoke too soon. Full disclosure: I made this pumpkin coffee cake well before I attempted a marathon of chewy pumpkin cookies. The timing is honest—I promise this cake existed first. This is the cake that introduced me to that irresistible brown sugar glaze; from the first bite I was hooked. The glaze balances … Read more

These grilled buffalo chicken thighs are easy, flavorful, and perfect for summer. Topped with melted cheddar and paired with a bright grilled corn and scallion salad, this dish is light, refreshing, and satisfying. I’ve got dinner covered tonight! This grilled buffalo chicken stays tender and juicy. It’s served with a crisp corn salad that adds … Read more

I love this week’s menu — it feels like spring in every bite! This week features a bright salad, a cozy breakfast-for-dinner, and easy sheet-pan fajitas. What To Eat This Week Start the week with the asparagus croque madame — a perfect spring dish that balances fresh asparagus with rich, melty comfort. Then move on … Read more

We love these blackberry chip overnight oats! Easy to prepare ahead for breakfast, chewy and satisfying oats swirled with a quick blackberry sauce and studded with chocolate chips. Truly delicious. Summer mornings call for bright, effortless breakfasts. These blackberry chip overnight oats are a perfect warm-weather treat—cool, refreshing and pleasantly chewy, with ribbons of blackberry … Read more

Happy December 12th! I’m so excited to begin counting down the 12 days of Christmas with you. Many of you have asked if I’ll be doing another 12 Days of Christmas series this year. While a full vlogging series isn’t in the cards — we’re busy cuddling a newborn — I couldn’t resist sharing some … Read more

New favorite flavor alert: smoked maple in everything. I’ve been on a mission to test smoked maple recipes lately, and this smoked maple Old Fashioned is one of the best. It’s the perfect drink for fall and winter—smoky, deeply flavored and wonderfully warming. It hits like a cozy bonfire in a glass. The inspiration came … Read more

At 6PM last night, cupcakes were the furthest thing from my mind. Until I saw that bowl of batter. After a food-and-wine filled weekend, all I wanted was a simple, one-course meal without three forks and two spoons. Staying near the airport for an early flight, I dragged myself to the nearest restaurant and sank … Read more

My 2022 women’s gift guide is here — a collection of my favorite things that I reach for again and again. This guide gathers tons of tried-and-true favorites: cozy loungewear, reliable travel pieces, everyday essentials and a few indulgences I love year after year. You may have seen many of these in my favorites roundups, … Read more

Welcome to another sangria recipe on the blog! This pinot grigio peach sangria is light, fruity, and perfect for summer weekends—full of peaches, a splash of brandy, and fizzy club soda. Frozen fruit chills the pitcher without watering it down. Last year I started using bags of frozen peaches in sangrias because they keep the … Read more

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