We love this creamy tomato soup topped with crispy quinoa. The velvety bisque is finished with golden roasted quinoa and asiago cheese crisps, then garnished with fresh basil ribbons for a comforting bite. I live for tomato soup! This smooth tomato soup uses fire-roasted tomatoes for deep, smoky flavor and is served with toasted quinoa … Read more

This winter pear salad is bright, refreshing, and an ideal side for holiday meals. A warm spiced orange vinaigrette lifts the crisp greens, while candied walnuts and shaved Asiago add texture and richness. It’s light, flavorful, and perfect alongside roasted chicken or cozy winter mains. A Friday salad that’s anything but ordinary. This winter pear … Read more

{via} I’m currently obsessed with these seasonal recipes and treats — cozy, comforting, and full of flavor. Roasted red pepper tortilla soup — a smoky, bright twist on a favorite. Sriracha chopped-cheese grilled burger — spicy, cheesy, and utterly crave-worthy. Creamy vanilla Coke — a nostalgic, fizzy treat with a vanilla kick. Curried butternut squash … Read more

I consider enchiladas to be ammunition. Especially these BBQ chicken enchiladas. Traditional enchiladas were the first dish I ever made for Mr. How Sweet, long before we were married. They remain his most requested meal — he asks for them regularly. If I want him to do something, enchiladas usually do the trick. He’ll do … Read more

This cilantro-lime flank steak has become a staple in my kitchen lately. It’s seriously good — hearty, satisfying and full of flavor. Flank steak is versatile and easy to prepare, which makes it perfect for weeknight dinners, cookouts, tacos, salads and more. If you haven’t tried it recently, this is your sign to get some. … Read more

Hey! How’s your Monday going? Want to share a bowl of buttery pasta? I’m juggling finishing the last of the weekend’s chocolate chip cookies (if you caught my Snapchat, you saw my husband doing the baking) and watching the Tony Awards — and I’ve been half-seriously trying to turn this whole evening into a little … Read more

I want to bake you cookies. Actually, what I really want to make you is a sandwich—this exact one. Then we can bake cookies afterward. Picture a picnic: Coke in glass bottles with red-and-white striped straws, a blanket, a basket and the kind of relaxed afternoon where ants might wander across our legs. I’ve never … Read more

Oh look… it’s Monday recipe time. This is the sort of recipe I reach for on a Monday — something a little more interesting than the usual weeknight dinner. After an indulgent weekend when I realized I didn’t eat a single vegetable, I wanted a meal that felt lively without being heavy. These turkey burgers … Read more

Let’s talk about the state of my refrigerator. I’m not really a pack rat. It’s one of the few traits I’m glad I didn’t inherit from my mom and Mother Lovett, and I can easily toss old birthday cards, outgrown toys, or whatever else. Our house may often look cluttered, but that’s not because I … Read more

These grilled naan pizzas are simple, flavorful, and endlessly adaptable. Piled with charred vegetables, fresh mozzarella and bright chimichurri, they’re an easy crowd-pleaser. Grilled pizza is one of the best ways to enjoy a quick, satisfying meal. This method lets you switch toppings however you like while staying effortless and fast. Add a vibrant herb … Read more