Yay for the last week of January! We’re ending the month on a delicious note with a week of comforting, easy-to-make meals that leave room for leftovers and simple weekday life. What to eat this week Kick off the week with a warm bowl of cheddar cauliflower chowder — a comforting, cheesy soup that reheats … Read more

Can you tell how much I have SUN on the brain? I am ready. I’m ready to sit in the driveway and sip a boozy punch. I’m ready to toss cherries into cocktails and justify it as a serving of fruit. I’m ready to clink these pink glasses at 6PM (fine, 4PM) on a Thursday … Read more

It’s our final summer Fridays roundup of the year — my last seasonal list before we fully settle into autumn favorites. EATING Right now I’m obsessed with my fig burrata caprese. Figs are so juicy and delicious at the end of summer. I’m also making summer stuffed shells on repeat — they’re always a hit … Read more

Who can resist mini heart pies? Since having kids, I’ve become completely obsessed with Valentine’s Day. It’s not just the day itself but the whole lead-up that’s so much fun to celebrate with them. My son Max gets ridiculously excited about the little decorations we put up for the holiday. He still calls it “ValenTIMES … Read more

Hello weekend. I usually don’t rush the pumpkin season — I wait until autumn is official, typically toward the end of September. But this year the air feels different. It’s already so chilly here that I’ve started decorating for fall, experimenting with recipes that feel like Thanksgiving, and craving all things pumpkin. I’m amused at … Read more

[This post is sponsored by McCormick! In 2017, I partnered with them to share a few favorite recipes using their spices.] I present a winning pairing: apple and cheddar—specifically, apple cheddar mini pies. It might be hard to beat classic duos like chocolate and peanut butter or wine and cheese, but apple and cheddar is … Read more

These baked avocados are absolutely delicious and make an easy, satisfying weeknight meal. If you often find yourself tired of the same dinners and craving something different and comforting, this recipe is for you. Baked avocados bring something unexpected to the table—creamy, warm, and full of flavor. You might remember the popular chicken salad stuffed … Read more

Subscribe here! http://feeds.feedburner.com/howsweeteats/smSp Need some inspiration for holiday entertaining? If you missed any of the appetizer posts over the past few weeks, here’s a tidy roundup—perfect for planning your party menu. Good news: I’ll be sharing more ideas throughout the year, so check back for new posts. Buffalo Chicken Dip Fruit Salsa Fresh Spinach and … Read more

Today Is My Third Wedding Anniversary It’s been three years today, and if you’re reading this you’re probably wondering two things: how many “pouring” or “dripping” photos can I fit into one post, and what have I learned in three years of marriage? The short answer: more than I expected, and in small, funny, sometimes … Read more

This caramelized onion beef stew is a cozy, nourishing meal perfect for cold weather. Tender chunks of beef simmer with potatoes, carrots and mushrooms in a deeply flavored caramelized onion broth — comforting and full of flavor. There’s nothing better than a warm bowl of stew on a blustery day. This beef stew balances a … Read more