Today is a special day: it’s Mr. How Sweet’s birthday. Happy Birthday Mr. How Sweet! Many years ago Mr. How Sweet was born. If it were up to him, today’s blog would feature steak with a side of chicken, or maybe the meal he had on Saturday — a cheeseburger with orange chicken from Trader … Read more

Oh yes — I did it. I put pulled pork in your guacamole. Or on your guacamole, more precisely. Honestly, who does this? I do. I’m doing it right now. I like to share a pork-forward recipe between Christmas and New Year’s for anyone who includes pork in their holiday traditions for luck. Over the … Read more

These are the simplest, tastiest, and quickest spiced cashews you can make—I promise they’ll disappear fast. If you’re skeptical, I’ll bake you cookies or snack on a piece of broccoli to make amends. I first heard about Ina Garten’s chili-spiced cashews and was eager to try them. Predictably, I couldn’t resist tweaking the recipe a … Read more

New favorite meal alert! I can’t decide what I love most: the pumpkin seed pesto or the caramelized delicata squash. So instead of choosing, I combined them into one dish — and it’s absolutely delicious. This warm, comforting bowl tastes like fall without relying on the usual orange-hued ingredients. It’s cozy, bright, and full of … Read more

This may be my favorite year yet for a kids’ gift guide. With a newly turned two-year-old and an almost five-year-old, I feel confident about the toys and items my kids truly love and play with most. Below are tried-and-true favorites we reach for again and again. I’d love to hear what you would add … Read more

I’m doing it. I added quinoa to another unexpected dish. Yes, it’s trendy, but I love the texture quinoa brings — a tiny, pleasant pop that complements crunchy bread. This version was part of our semi-untraditional Thanksgiving and it was a hit. I hadn’t developed a new stuffing in years and wanted something different: quinoa … Read more

I would drink this even if it didn’t taste good. Look at the colors! Yes, I tried the Starbucks pink drink, but this is the pink drink I want right now—because vodka. Here’s the thing: I’ve never been much of a frozen-drink person. Maybe when I was a teenager I loved the idea of those … Read more

We’re kicking off February with a week of delicious, comforting meals. From soups and salads to sheet-pan dinners and cozy roasts, there’s something here for every night. What will you make this week? What To Eat This Week The chickpea chopped salad is vibrant, hearty, and full of flavor—a versatile base that works with lots … Read more

This turkey meatloaf is sponsored by Shady Brook Farms Turkey. I’ve finally found a turkey meatloaf worth raving about. This is the best turkey meatloaf — made mini — because everything mini is better. Serve it with roasted garlic cauliflower mash and a green vegetable for a lighter comfort-food dinner that’s approachable any night of … Read more

Now this is my kind of green—deliciously drinkable. Okay, drinking green. Who needs green juice? (Fine—me. Especially on mornings I need a little boost.) This is my version of green juice: a bright, syrupy kiwi margarita that’s perfect for spring celebrations like Kentucky Derby season and Cinco de Mayo—two of the best food and cocktail … Read more