I honestly don’t know what made me buy that giant bag of cranberries. It felt ridiculous. I wasn’t even sure if cranberries could be eaten raw and whole — I assumed biting into one would chip a tooth. Turns out they’re perfectly edible. Go figure. I come from a family of women who happily reach … Read more

Is it even cool enough for this cozy drink yet? I planned ahead so I’d still have recipes to share once the baby arrives, and this was actually meant for Thirsty Thursday a couple weeks ago — when it was still about 90 degrees here. I’m not usually one for hot drinks, and I certainly … Read more

I am jealous. I’ve been wanting an ice cream maker for months—so I could experiment with outrageous flavors like olive oil and gorgonzola ice cream. But I care about you all so much that I’d rather give one away than buy it for myself. If it weren’t for you, I’d be at home on the … Read more

We love grilled romaine salads! This perfect grilled romaine is piled with juicy tomatoes, crispy bacon, homemade ranch, crumbled blue cheese, chives and toasty breadcrumbs. Every bite delivers contrast and flavor. A grilled romaine salad is the ideal summer dinner. Smoky, slightly charred romaine topped with crunchy bacon, sweet tomatoes, tangy blue cheese and creamy … Read more

I finally stepped out of my comfort zone. This year I decided to bake more bread, and the first thing I tried was an amazing homemade naan. I brushed it generously with melted butter, and it transformed my view of store-bought flatbreads. The texture was pillowy and slightly charred in places, and the flavor was … Read more

Summer is here! unofficially, at least, which means bright, light meals and plenty of fresh produce to enjoy over the coming months. With warmer days ahead, now is the perfect time to plan a week of simple, flavorful dishes that celebrate seasonal ingredients. What To Eat This Week Start the week with a refreshing rotisserie … Read more

This spatchcock spring chicken is a comforting, flavorful dish. The flattened chicken is pressed into a cast iron skillet and cooked until tender, then served over garlic-herb smashed potatoes with a white wine pan gravy. It’s simple, homey, and perfect for chilly spring evenings. This is spring comfort food at its best. A spatchcocked roasted … Read more

{via} Oooooooooh hey — it’s the weekend! I’m so ready. I nearly had a heart attack this past Monday when I saw on Instagram that kids are already heading back to school. How what where when why, and why so early? Is that a thing now? We never went back until at least the third … Read more

Enjoy a fresh and flavorful summer menu curated for the week. Which of these will you try this week? What to Eat This Week Summer risotto stuffed peppers One-pot garlic butter chicken and orzo Vodka sauce baked bucatini Grilled garlic baguettes with Italian chopped salad Summer salmon with chimichurri Summer shiitake tacos Southwest couscous bowls … Read more

Please update your Google Reader! http://feeds.feedburner.com/howsweeteats/smSp I’m a bit scatter-brained when it comes to baking. Sometimes I’ll see a photo and want to recreate it, other times an idea simply pops into my head. One constant, though: I almost never have butter sitting out. Do you struggle with this too? Since I go through what … Read more