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
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Wishing you a joyful Christmas and a peaceful holiday season. Your support and presence here every day mean everything to me — I’m so grateful to share this space with you. Thank you for reading, commenting, and being part of this community; your encouragement inspires everything I create. This time … Read more
Time to make August taste delicious! It’s hard to believe it’s already August — peak season for summer produce. Let’s take advantage of the bounty and enjoy bright, fresh meals all week long. Monday: Start the week with a Southwest salmon salad. This dish is wonderfully flexible — swap in what you have on hand, … Read more
Buffalo Brussels sprouts are on the menu this weekend! Crispy, golden Brussels sprouts roasted with buffalo wing sauce, melty blue cheese, pickled onions and an optional drizzle of ranch — a bold, tangy twist on a classic vegetable that makes for an irresistible appetizer or side. Can you say HEAVEN? I’m a huge fan of … Read more
Bet you never thought I’d suggest roasted broccoli on toast. It might have seemed unlikely back in 2012, but here we are: broccoli on toast, and I’m into it. I don’t even know. But I like it. Putting vegetables on toast has become my favorite way to eat them. I’ve been topping toast for years, … Read more
Christmas comes early… Okay, not really — but these bright red and green cocktails are seriously festive. How much more fun would your holiday gatherings be with a tray of these pomegranate margaritas? Ugh. Let’s make that happen. Like five minutes ago. I only noticed how perfectly “Christmasy” they looked while uploading photos, which is … Read more
We love this Caprese puff pastry. Flaky puff pastry is layered with fresh basil pesto, juicy ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. It makes a simple weeknight dinner or an elegant summer appetizer. This truly tastes like a sheet pan of summer. This puff pastry is spread with bright basil pesto, … Read more
Oh how I am so in love with this butternut white chicken chili! It’s felt like ages since I shared a weeknight dinner recipe. I spent the last couple of weeks focused on a Thanksgiving menu and all the holiday details, which was so fun, but we still need easy, comforting dinners on busy nights. … Read more
This is our favorite Caesar pasta salad. Made with a tangy Greek yogurt Caesar dressing, it’s an easy, flavorful dish that works as a starter, a side, or the base for chicken, steak, seafood, tofu, or chickpeas. We love Caesar salad in many forms, and this summery version — with tender pasta and golden sourdough … Read more