Mr. How Sweet has many moods, but not many tastes. He prefers a limited set of favorite foods — and he especially prefers them served together, often in casserole form. If a meal doesn’t already resemble a casserole, he’ll mash and mix it until it does. I’m pretty sure I’ve seen that behavior elsewhere — … Read more

Hello everyone — I have some very exciting news! My next cookbook is officially in progress, and I can’t wait to share the details with you. All summer I’ve been planning this book. In truth, the idea has been brewing for longer, but now I’m knee-deep in recipe testing, dozens of photo shoots and many … Read more

I have the most refreshing cocktail for you today! Fresh cherry vodka sodas — perfectly refreshing for hot summer days. If your air conditioning gives out and it’s sweltering inside, this might just be the cure. I get ridiculously excited every year when cherry season arrives. This week I debated between a cherry bourbon smash … Read more

I’ll race you to the loaf of bread. Then we can dive into the saucy center—competitively, of course. Or we could try toe touches off the diving board and see who jumps highest. I spent hours doing that years ago. Let’s relive it! Okay, important news. Two weeks ago, I turned on the TV in … Read more

This roasted red pepper soup is silky smooth, packed with fire-roasted flavor and absolutely delicious. Topped with fresh basil and melty fontina grilled cheese bites, it’s comforting, satisfying, and perfect for chilly days. Soup season is going strong. This vibrant roasted red pepper soup highlights smoky sweetness and bright tomato notes. It’s velvety when blended, … Read more

Tonight’s dinner is broccoli cheddar spaghetti squash — and it’s glorious. I could eat my vegetables like this every day. I crave anything broccoli cheddar, and this melty, cheesy broccoli sauce tucked into tender spaghetti squash “noodles” does not disappoint. It’s satisfying, comforting and tastes like absolute heaven. I’m honestly surprised I didn’t love broccoli … Read more

I should probably call this secret ingredient chili. You might be surprised by what elevates this chili — it’s a little unexpected but absolutely brilliant. Before you scroll any further: the secret is chocolate ice cream. Not just any chocolate — a super dark, rich, creamy chocolate ice cream. It adds a deep, savory-sweet complexity … Read more

IT’S HERE! I’m thrilled to announce The Pretty Dish book tour — I can’t wait to see you all and celebrate this book together. Thank you so much for the incredible support for this book. I’m truly grateful and would love to meet as many of you as possible. This tour is a bit more … Read more

Um, how delicious is this summer pesto mini meatball soup? It’s just the cutest, too. Sure, it’s in the 90s this week and may stay there for the remainder of the month, but nothing keeps me from a comforting bowl of soup. Am I right? For me, summer soup often means chowder, but the idea … Read more

Who’s with me on eating roasted kabocha squash for breakfast? I’m stopping by to share one last side dish idea before the holidays—one that will carry you through the rest of winter. Kabocha squash is lightly sweet with a savory depth that pairs beautifully with both sweet and savory toppings. Honestly, I might even prefer … Read more