Hello Saturday! I hope you’re all doing well. This week on the blog I shared slow-grilled sweet potatoes with bacon and ranch, a summer pesto mini meatball soup, and an amazing Hot Cheetos grilled corn. I also published a new Summer Fridays post with lots of seasonal favorites and quick ideas. As always, you can … Read more

Apple cider donut cake made it into the weekend rotation! I love this time of year — especially the first weekend of October. It finally feels like fall, and that means it’s donut and cake season. Whether you call it a donut cake or a doughnut cake, this apple cider version is exactly what autumn … Read more

Welcome to The Pretty Dish Book Club for May! Here’s a quick recap of April and what’s coming up this month. The Pretty Dish Book Club has become an incredible community — more than I ever expected. Thousands of photos have been shared across Facebook and Instagram, and it’s been amazing to see everyone cooking … Read more

I have a plan for your Thanksgiving leftovers this weekend! Think turkey, mushrooms and pillowy dumplings in a rich, savory broth — honestly the most comforting soup you can make, and it’s perfect for using up leftover turkey. This turkey and mushroom version is adapted from one of my favorite recipes on the site: creamy … Read more

In keeping with tradition, today we’re having eggnog for breakfast. Yes—eating it. For the past few years, my first post-Thanksgiving recipe has been an eggnog breakfast. The first time was accidental, then it became a favorite, and now it’s a little holiday tradition I look forward to. I’ve already made an eggnog breakfast crumble crunch … Read more

I think I’ve died and gone to heaven. I made this dessert last night and it is almost gone—literally. Technically it started as a chocolate tart, but I don’t own a tart pan and I’m not about to buy one. My kitchen storage is limited and my shoes deserve the closet space. So I turned … Read more

I’m a little weird about vegetables in winter — mostly because many of them don’t feel like vegetables at all. Squash, for example, is practically a potato in disguise. When you can mash it with brown butter, cinnamon and brown sugar, it stops being a boring green thing and becomes irresistible. Try doing that with … Read more

We’ve arrived in the heart of spring — a perfect time to refresh your weekly menu with comforting, seasonal meals. Ready to plan your meals? Here are simple, satisfying dishes to try this week. What to Eat This Week Chicken Soup Risotto — a cozy, creamy risotto enriched with tender chicken and warm flavors that … Read more

We never have pancakes or waffles on weekday mornings. Mostly that’s because Mr. How Sweet moves very slowly before coffee. Watching him shuffle around the house, dodging corners and laundry baskets in a sleepy haze, is often the highlight of my morning. Honestly, it’s that funny. My favorite moment was one early morning after we … Read more