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Pomegranate Orange Punch Recipe (Video)

I made us punch—spiked pomegranate orange punch, to be exact. That alone is reason to celebrate. I can’t get enough of these jewel-like pomegranates this season. I’d happily decorate the house with arils if it didn’t look a little like a crime scene whenever I slice one open—there’s something almost cinematic about all those bright … Read more

Weekly Meal Plan: What to Eat June 21–27, 2020

Hello and welcome! This week’s menu is full of vibrant, summery flavors you’ll want to make again and again. We’re featuring light pasta dishes, crisp salads, and refreshingly simple rolls—perfect for warm weather dining. Start the week with a crispy chickpea chopped salad. It’s a satisfying meatless option with plenty of crunch and contrasting textures, … Read more

Top Recipe Disasters from 2014: Kitchen Fails and Lessons Learned

If you only knew.

Honestly — if you knew how many ridiculous things went awry in my kitchen year after year, you might laugh yourself to death.

Another year, another batch of recipe disasters. I can’t believe this is the fifth year I’m rounding up my kitchen mishaps, and even then it barely scratches the surface.

To be fair, this year wasn’t as catastrophic as 2012 or 2013, when I was deep in cookbook recipe testing and would ruin multiple recipes every week. Sometimes my brain confidently decides that odd combinations will work — spoiler: they don’t always.

If you need a confidence boost, here are past years of disasters:

And now — 2014.

If you’ve visited here before, you already know our house is well-stocked with favorites: chicken (often), steak, bacon, rice, chocolate and — of course — chocolate chip cookies. If Mr. How Sweet could eat only one food forever, it would probably be steak. His second favorite? Chocolate chip cookies, without a doubt. And if he … Read more

Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

Say it with me!

Burrata Grilled Cheese.

My life has changed forever. Is yours changed too? Mine is — forever. Truly.

In partnership with McCormick, I’m excited to share a colorful, fun cupcake idea that’s perfect for spring brunches and celebrations. These olive oil cupcakes topped with a rainbow mascarpone buttercream are playful, lightly sweet and surprisingly simple to make—no mixer required for the cake. The tender, mild crumb from the olive oil pairs beautifully with … Read more

Whipped Potatoes with Manchego Cheese

These manchego whipped potatoes are a dreamy, silky side dish. The potatoes are whipped until light and fluffy, and the manchego melts into them for extra savory, cheesy flavor. Simply delicious. Moving along in our Thanksgiving series… Meet a pile of the most delicious mashed potatoes you’ll make this season. Manchego whipped potatoes are airy … Read more

Greek Salad with Homemade Whole Wheat Pita Recipe

I’m totally cheating.

I’m keeping this simple today: five star ingredients make my favorite Greek salad. It can be made without lettuce, which I love, and it’s versatile enough to serve as a light side or the main event.

This broccoli cheddar orzo soup is a delightful twist on the classic. Broccoli cheese soup cooked with tender orzo becomes extra comforting, deeply flavorful and remarkably satisfying — like a warm hug in a bowl. I may have just found your new favorite soup. This broccoli cheddar orzo soup keeps all the cozy charm of … Read more

Currently Crushing On: Who I’m Obsessed With Now

Happy Easter weekend! Whether you’re celebrating Passover, Easter, or simply enjoying a relaxed Saturday, I hope your weekend is wonderful. There’s so much good stuff on the blog this week. Many of you have already tried the Easter snack mix — it’s delightfully addictive. The salted citrus bars are dreamy, the spring Niçoise salad is … Read more