Happy Halloweener! We don’t have “real” Halloween today because of the storm, so I wanted to share a cake you can make if your plans were postponed. If trick-or-treating got moved or canceled, this recipe is an easy, comforting celebration you can bake at home. I’m relieved no one has to brave wind, rain and … Read more
This roasted carrot soup deserves a regular spot in your meal rotation. I enjoy it for lunch or dinner, either as a light main or an elegant starter. It’s a great transitional dish for chilly days moving into spring and an easy way to use up leftover carrots. Warm and comforting yet bright and fresh, … Read more
You know that dramatic “what would your last meal be?” question?
I’ve found a new answer. A huuuuuuge new answer.
And you’re looking at it.
In true Jessica fashion, this might be my favorite thing until the next favorite appears, but honestly — this is so fantastically delicious I can hardly stand to look at it.
This grilled zucchini is tossed in a bright red wine vinaigrette, topped with creamy burrata and finished with toasted pine nuts for a satisfying crunch. An ideal summer side that’s full of flavor and texture. I’ve discovered a new favorite way to enjoy zucchini. If you love briny, tangy flavors and the contrast of smoky … Read more
Hello summer Friday! EATING We’re all about melon right now. Watermelon wedges with blue cheese are a house favorite, and cantaloupe prosciutto skewers with lemon-mint pesto are perfect for warm days. Both are light, bright, and effortless to throw together when you want something fresh and seasonal. DRINKING Pinot grigio peach sangria has been on … Read more
Oh my gosh. I have to tell you about these waffles — they are pure delicious madness. This recipe is everything autumn: cool mornings, cozy sweaters and fireside cuddles. It screams fall. I actually found the recipe at my mom’s house. She saves newspaper clippings and every food section she comes across. She still calls … Read more
I’ve got the citrus itch. The only way to scratch it is with grapefruit and tequila — maybe a little lime and salt, too. It sounds like a margarita, but it’s not. This one has bubbles: a bright, seltzery fizz and a homemade citrus syrup that I’ve been resisting drinking by the spoonful all week. … Read more
Click here to update your google readers! http://feeds.feedburner.com/howsweeteats/smSp A few weeks ago while out shopping, my mom, our friend Barb, and I found a punch at one of our favorite stores. It immediately caught our attention — part treat shop, part weekend bar — and that combination makes it hard to resist. We asked the … Read more
I’ve been keeping a little secret. It’s a secret in pudding form. While everyone else is talking about lunges (yes, I’m doing them), choosing a word for the year, kale, and organizing, I keep thinking about pudding. Not exactly the boxed kind—more like a fresh, chia-based pudding that feels indulgent but is simple to make. … Read more
Yes — we’re doing it: grilled bread stuffing. This might be the best Thanksgiving stuffing I’ve ever tasted. The flavors are simple and classic, but savory, smoky and deeply satisfying. It deserves every exclamation point. With all my grilling obsession, how did I not think to grill bread for stuffing sooner? The idea actually came … Read more