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

I live for pimento cheese BLTs. A creamy, tangy pimento cheese spread on toasted sourdough, piled with crispy bacon, ripe tomatoes and shredded romaine—this is my ideal summer sandwich. It’s the season for perfect BLTs. This version is a small twist on the classic: a smear of pimento cheese on toasted sourdough, then layers of … Read more

Hello! Welcome back. This week on the blog I shared a zucchini ricotta crostata, along with grilled summer salmon with chimichurri. I also posted the easiest mango frosé and a new Summer Fridays roundup. You can find a new weekly menu and a recent “A Week in the Life” update on the site as well. … Read more

It’s here — the How Sweet Eats Holiday Entertaining Guide has arrived, and it’s my holiday gold. After months of work I’m thrilled to finally share this holiday entertaining guide with you. It’s the start of my favorite season, and everything inside was created to make hosting simple, beautiful and delicious. The How Sweet Eats … Read more

Good news — we’re in the process of switching servers. The site may be a little slow or not loading perfectly right now, but everything should be back to normal soon. Thanks for your patience and for reloading and leaving comments. You all are amazing. After making my first batch of homemade crackers a few … Read more

Cozy comfort food takes center stage this week. Warm, satisfying meals and simple, flavorful recipes make it easy to plan delicious dinners and snacks for the whole family. What are you cooking this week? Here’s a thoughtfully selected menu of cozy, comforting dishes to inspire your meal planning. This Week’s Menu Cozy cauliflower chickpea curry … Read more

Hey hey and happy Saturday! This week on the blog I shared these amazing buttery lobster rolls. I also posted red, white, and blue berry hand pies and a collection of 4th of July recipes to help plan your holiday menu next weekend. You can find a new weekly menu here, along with a fresh … Read more

This week on the blog I shared a cozy tomato orzo soup, cheesy baked pesto meatballs with burrata, and autumn monster cookie bars. Each recipe is simple, comforting, and perfect for the shift into cooler weather. If you missed it, my September favorites are up — a curated list of seasonal treats, pantry essentials and … Read more

The best-sounding drink right now? Strawberry cashew smoothies. Hello, pink drink. Refreshing, cold, and icy — perfect any time you want a bright, fruity treat. This smoothie is surprisingly simple and wonderfully creamy. The color is vivid pink and inviting, and it tastes even better than it looks. One thing: there’s no banana in this … Read more