Many months ago, back in September, I made individual pumpkin spice breakfast cakes. They were simple, comforting, and perfectly moist. I made them several days in a row and ate more than my fair share. They satisfied my sweet tooth while still feeling wholesome — whole wheat pastry flour gives that cozy, slightly nutty flavor … Read more

Hello! What a week — strange and surreal. I truly appreciate you stopping by and trying new recipes here and on Instagram. I hope this space gives you a little escape and some tasty inspiration. This week I published a comprehensive list of favorite pantry meals, along with an updated What to Eat This Week … Read more

Become a fan of How Sweet It Is on Facebook! Saturday night I had an intense craving for chocolate. That’s nothing unusual — I usually want chocolate most of the time — but this craving was different. I wanted something deeply, richly chocolatey: not a cookie, not a brownie, but a dense, chocolate loaf. After … Read more

Please come over so I can serve you a cocktail right now. Imagine a giant basket of warm, rustic tortilla chips, salty guacamole, bright mango salsa and frosty margaritas in chilled glasses. I know — irresistible. With Cinco de Mayo and the weekend nearly here, it’s the perfect time to cook a few standout recipes. … Read more

Happy weekend! This week on the blog I published a few new posts I think you’ll love: a flavorful chimichurri salmon, a bright lemon and chive potato salad, a roundup of great recipes for Father’s Day weekend, and the latest Summer Fridays installment. I also shared everything I read in May — lots of good … Read more

These are the classic butterball cookies I used to make with Mother Lovett while she was still with us. If you prefer treats that are on the milder side and not overly sweet, these butterball cookies are perfect. They’re light, delicate, and subtly sweet — a cookie for people who like restraint in their desserts. … Read more

The best fall cocktails—carefully curated for cozy nights, gatherings, and crisp-weather entertaining. Autumn is, without a doubt, the perfect season for cocktails. From spiced apple creations to pomegranate spritzes, maple-forward sippers and a few pumpkin-forward drinks, this collection gathers my favorite fall recipes in one place so you can choose the perfect drink for any … Read more

These pull-apart sloppy joe sliders are an ideal game-day dish: brioche slider rolls filled with melty provolone, a homemade sloppy joe mixture, and sweet pickles. Absolutely delicious. This one’s a major family favorite. These sloppy joe sliders are perfect for weekends or gatherings. Toasty rolls, melty provolone, savory sloppy joe filling, and crisp pickles—baked until … Read more