Since I gave you a 14 hour recipe yesterday, today I thought we’d make something a bit quicker. This one’s more like nine hours. The good news: you won’t coat your kitchen in flour, dig dough from under your nails, or scrape melted butter from your oven. Instead you can toss everything into a pot, … Read more

I need answers. Do you fall asleep with the TV on? Are you married, single, or living with a partner? I’m conducting a little informal research for a study I’m starting: How High Is The Divorce Rate Between Couples Who Fall Asleep With the Television On. If you’d like to contribute, keep reading. Over the … Read more

It’s the return of summer Fridays! If you’re new here, Summer Fridays are our weekly virtual coffee dates where we chat about what we’re doing, loving, craving, watching and more — and take a true summer Friday. This is the seventh year in a row for these posts, and I’m so glad they’re back. They’re … Read more

This is the perfect meal in our home. We have chicken to please Mr. How Sweet. And wine to enchant my taste buds. Marriage is all about balance and compromise. About a year ago, Mr. How Sweet became a little obsessed with sangria. I had been telling him for years how delicious it was, but … Read more

Here are my top 25 favorite Kentucky Derby recipes—yes, 25! These are the recipes we love most for Derby weekend, from classic pimento cheese and mint juleps to a pretty strawberry rose tart. Mix and match to build a delicious spread for the Run for the Roses! I’m excited to share some of my favorite … Read more

When I spotted Honeycrisp apples at the store yesterday, I was so excited I could have burst. My plan was simple: caramelize them. Well, that…and maybe eat a few slices with a mountain of bacon. Don’t ask. This parfait was new to me. A few weeks ago Brittany made a quinoa parfait that looked so … Read more

These chili lime salmon bites are smoky, savory, and buttery—tender salmon chunks seared to a crisp exterior, served over a refreshing, crunchy mango slaw. Perfect for warm weather dinners or any time you want a light but satisfying meal. Who wants something cooling for dinner on a hot day? These chili lime salmon bites are … Read more

I had high hopes for these brownies. They didn’t turn out quite as pretty as I imagined, but dunking each corner in white chocolate saved them. When I walked into the kitchen and saw two full rows missing, I knew they must have been delicious despite their appearance. Mr. How Sweet did some serious damage, … Read more

Curried tomato tortellini soup—coming right up! I love a little alliteration at dinnertime. Just when I thought I had my go-to tomato soup, I found another one worth keeping. This version isn’t the classic grilled-cheese companion—though you could pair them if you wanted. It’s built to cradle cheese tortellini, and it’s perfect with brown butter … Read more

Everything I want to eat this week is on the summer menu! What’s on your menu this week? What To Eat This Week Chickpea Crunch Salad Chimichurri Salmon One-Pan Lemon Chicken and Couscous Crispy Potato and Gruyère Pizza Honey Mustard Chicken Skewers Crispy Fish Tacos Summer Chicken Tortellini Salad Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal Cups This … Read more