I really don’t know what I did before I made these muffins. I woke up slowly, the kind of morning when everything feels heavy and loud. I shuffled downstairs, collapsed on the carpet and groaned, “I can’t wake up. I will die if I wake up now!” Around that time I remembered brushing my fingers … Read more

Clearly, it was a cheesy kind of weekend in the How Sweet house. Even down to the part where Mr. How Sweet cut the sleeves off three Dale Earnhardt t-shirts. It really happened. And then he ate all my cheese straws. He was batting 1000. This was my first time making cheese straws, and I’m … Read more

Now this is the kind of green drink I can get behind. This could easily sit alongside kale and broccoli on the superfood list. I’m really into matcha right now. I briefly tried avoiding coffee (for all of two weeks), but matcha gives me steady energy without the crash, and the flavor is growing on … Read more

Enjoy a week of delicious meals to close out January! Planning your menu for the week? Here are simple, satisfying dishes to try. What To Eat This Week Chickpea basil curry — a comforting, herb-forward plant-based curry that’s filling and full of flavor. Baked spaghetti squash and meatballs — a lighter twist on classic spaghetti … Read more

I love these last-minute Halloween recipes — quick snacks, meals, treats, mocktails and cocktails that come together in a flash. Almost time to trick-or-treat! I enjoy hosting family and friends on Halloween evening, both before and after trick-or-treating. One of our favorite little traditions is watching the kids dump out their candy and go wild … Read more

This is how we make the best fig focaccia bread! Earlier this year I made a caramelized onion focaccia that quickly became one of my favorite recipes. Since then I’ve been eager to try a different variation, and this fig-studded focaccia is the result. Figs on focaccia—fresh, savory, and slightly sweet. This version is loaded … Read more

I guess I’m really into my skillet this week. That wasn’t entirely planned. Maybe it was a little accidental-on-purpose. Can we talk about the Brussels sprouts? Two years ago I tried them the right way for the first time — not steamed to death with nothing but salt and pepper — and it changed everything. … Read more

{via} Happy Saturday! We’re back in a late-winter cold snap after enjoying nearly 80-degree days, but I’m thrilled we turn the clocks ahead this weekend — more daylight, finally. We don’t have any major plans, and I’ll be hunkering down to make progress on the book. How about you? What are you up to this … Read more

Let’s talk about ugly meals. Why must they always be the best dishes? Think about crockpot meals, certain soups, mushroom cream sauces, beef stew, fudge, and anything curry-related. Those humble, messy-looking dishes often end up tasting incredible. Take Thai curry, for example. I’ve found it nearly impossible to photograph these dishes without them looking like … Read more

This summer chickpea pasta salad is one of my favorite salads. I make it ahead for weekday lunches or serve it as a bright, tangy side for dinner. It’s satisfying, full of flavor, and always a crowd pleaser. Summer loving! This salad is packed with summer garden vegetables, tender pasta shells, chickpeas, fresh herbs and … Read more