Something strange has happened. I’m in spring cleaning mode. By spring cleaning mode I don’t mean I’m tackling the things that actually matter, like scrubbing baseboards, mopping the foyer floor, or clearing out the space beneath the kitchen sink where dubious items collect. I barely even know what a baseboard is, and my mom says … Read more

You know what? This week has been a little much. Maybe it’s the debate bumping my favorite show off the schedule. Maybe it’s social media overload and the urge to unfriend everyone until November. Maybe it’s the creeping approach of my 30th birthday. Or maybe it’s the kind of week where I ate ice cream … Read more

Hello and happy fall! This week on the blog I shared a cozy fire-roasted black bean tortilla soup, a crunchy Caesar slaw with crispy chicken, my favorite fall drinks, and chewy pumpkin chai crinkle cookies. Each recipe is full of seasonal flavor and easy to make for weeknight dinners or weekend baking sessions. You can … Read more

Smashburger fries are the ultimate weekend snack — perfect for game day, a shared appetizer, or a lazy Sunday. Think crispy, thin fries piled with creamy cheese sauce, bite-sized smashburger pieces, a tangy house-style drizzle, pickles, and jalapeños. Pure heaven. If that doesn’t scream “WEEKEND,” I don’t know what does. Yes — cheeseburger fries. Crispy … Read more

Little bit of a mouthful there. But it’s like a cookie on top of another cookie! Yeah. Like total dirty cookie-on-cookie action. Some of these stacked straight up, others decided to mix things up a bit. I dunno… they’re all a little mixed together. To solve the classic weekend debate—“I want a chocolate cookie” versus … Read more

These brown butter mashed sweet potatoes are incredibly creamy and silky. Nutty brown butter is folded into the potatoes along with plenty of fresh herbs, making them an ideal side for a Thanksgiving spread or any cozy meal this season. Side dish season! There’s something special about a side dish that feels simple but elevated … Read more

How about pairing a little chocolate with beer? If you’re currently daydreaming about layered flavors in a milkshake, you’re in good company. This version combines dark stout, creamy vanilla ice cream, marshmallow cream, rich chocolate ganache, whipped cream and crunchy graham cracker shards in one glorious glass. And yes, it’s finished with a toasted marshmallow … Read more

I have another chicken dish for you that won’t disappoint. I’m not sure this fits the strictest definition of cashew chicken — I don’t always know how “traditional” versions are made, and this one was mostly improvised. Still, it’s essentially cashew chicken, How Sweet style: a spin on my crunchy honey chicken with a few … Read more

Here are my favorite fall dinner recipes—cozy, comforting, and full of autumn flavors. Enjoy! Hello! I’m a little obsessed with fall dinners. It might seem early, and we’re still enjoying late-summer produce, but if you like planning dinners ahead, this curated list will help you map out comforting, seasonal meals. Think roasted squash, savory pumpkin, … Read more

Here’s the big question. Are you a chocolate or vanilla person? I can never decide. It depends entirely on my mood. Sometimes I want a deeply fudgy chocolate base, other times I crave the clarity of vanilla bean. When it comes to desserts, I often choose the over-the-top version—how many treats can you stack inside … Read more