Hello hello! This week on the blog I shared incredible short rib stuffed shells, French onion smashed potatoes, my favorite make-ahead holiday appetizers, and maraschino cherry chocolate chip cookies. It’s gift guide season — you can find my curated lists here: Gift guide for babies & kids Gift guide for him Gift guide for her … Read more

Some things in life just make sense. Chocolate and peanut butter. A sensible budget. Cozy fireplaces on chilly nights and cold ocean waves on hot days. Turquoise jewelry. Neon. Little crushes that are quirky but harmless. And some things don’t. Flats that hurt, skinny jeans, undercooked broccoli, and pillows that refuse to fluff back up. … Read more

Hello hello! This week on the blog I shared a delicious buttermilk herb smashed potato salad. I also posted strawberry focaccia bread and a sun-dried tomato and sweet corn skillet lasagna. Summer Fridays are back — you can find volume 1 and the new edition on the site. There’s also a fresh “What to Eat … Read more

S’mores overnight oats deliver a marshmallow-and-chocolate explosion in a bowl. Chewy overnight oats are studded with mini marshmallows and stirred with graham cracker crumbs for irresistible flavor. Top with a mini chocolate-covered graham cracker for the perfect finish. Around here, every season feels like s’mores season. If you’re a fan of chewy overnight oats, this … Read more

Happy Saturday! This week on the blog I shared our favorite everyday grilled steak salad, along with an amazing grilled marinated zucchini recipe, a refreshing rosé Aperol spritz, and a new Summer Fridays post. I also posted a roundup of everything I read in July. You’ll find a new weekly menu and last week’s “A … Read more

These are my top Thanksgiving essentials I can’t do without. I cook the big meal every year and it always runs smoothly, so I know exactly what you need in your kitchen to make the holiday much less stressful. I’m thrilled to share my annual HowSweetEats Thanksgiving recipes along with my must-have Thanksgiving kitchen essentials. … Read more

I have a new love. Actually, an obsession. Hello again! I’m sharing another ridiculously simple recipe I’ve been eating a lot lately as we wrapped up the final hectic weeks of cookbook work. After cooking so many complex dishes all at once, it’s been a relief to return to fast, satisfying meals that are perfect … Read more

This creamsicle snack cake is dreamy — a tender orange cake made with Greek yogurt, finished with a light vanilla cream glaze. It’s the perfect breakfast bite, afternoon snack, or late-night treat. Snack cake time! This creamsicle snack cake has a soft, tender crumb thanks to Greek yogurt and bright citrus flavor from fresh orange … Read more

I love sharing my annual beauty gift guide — it’s one of my favorite posts of the year. Holiday gift sets are perfect for sharing with friends, filling stockings, or treating yourself. Below are tried-and-true favorites I reach for again and again. If you want even more options, check out my other monthly beauty roundups. … Read more