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

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

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

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

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

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