Update your Google Reader! http://feeds.feedburner.com/howsweeteats/smSp Hi folks! How are you on this third-to-last day of 2009? Time is moving so fast. Some days I wish I could slow it down (mostly Saturdays), and other days I’m ready for it to hurry up (typically Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). But I shouldn’t … Read more

These chicken bacon ranch stuffed peppers are a favorite: caramelized bell peppers filled with a quinoa mixture packed with shredded chicken, broccoli, crispy bacon and ranch seasoning. Warm, comforting and full of flavor. There’s a new take on stuffed peppers that’s worth trying. I’m always experimenting with dinner ideas, and this one quickly became a … Read more

Who else is trying to squeeze every bit of summer produce into their meals right now? This week’s menu is packed with vibrant, seasonal flavors and easy crowd-pleasers. Start the week with grilled vegetable and halloumi skewers—served with a bright pistachio pesto that’s fantastic made ahead. These skewers are smoky, salty, and perfectly summery. Next, … Read more

Happy New Year! Feeling a little overindulged from the celebrations? Not ready to swap party food for a kale-only diet? Me neither. Whether you’re easing back into routine or just want fresh meal ideas, this collection is here to help. I love putting these menu roundups together—partly selfishly—because simple meal planning makes weeknights so much … Read more

Today I want to explain why cheese is the answer to so many culinary problems. Well, cheese — and the occasional brown rice krispie treat. I made some of those treats this past weekend, and despite admitting recently that we often eat the gooey mixture straight from the pot without pressing it into a dish, … Read more

Happy deviled egg season! Deviled eggs are one of those timeless snacks—sure, you could argue they’re for any season, but for me Easter always feels like their official kickoff. In my family we tend to make them in the warmer months: they rarely show up during winter or the holidays, which, if you stop to … Read more

I’m absolutely loving this week’s meals! My favorite salad, a delicious lunch and easy dinners are all lined up for the week. What To Eat This Week Start the week with smoky shiitake quesadillas—filling, flavorful, and simple to make. They’re great on their own or topped with your favorite additions. For a standout salad, try … Read more

We have a week of delicious meals ready for you. What’s on your menu this week? What To Eat This Week Chili lime salmon with mango slaw Green chile beef taco soup Burst tomato pasta with chickpeas Honey mustard chicken with asparagus Skillet bucatini pie Grilled mushrooms pizza Smashed pesto chickpea salad Strawberries and cream … Read more

Pancakes! It’s what’s for dinner. And lunch. And if you’re feeling extra loopy… maybe even breakfast. Sinseriously. That’s my new word — a mix of sincerely and seriously — that I use when I mean it. Maybe it won’t stick, but pancakes always do. I hadn’t planned on making pancakes that Saturday morning, but a … Read more

Gift guide week is here, and I’m excited to share this curated 2019 stocking stuffer guide filled with thoughtful finds under $25. I love putting these lists together because they make holiday shopping simpler and more fun—both for you and for me. Many items here have appeared in my monthly favorites throughout the year, but … Read more